Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

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Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc.

Company Overview

Corporate Valuation Advisors, Inc. (CVA), founded in 1988, is a full-service valuation and financial advisory firm with over 35 years of experience. CVA provides professional valuations of business enterprises, tangible assets, and intangible assets, while advising its clients on a range of complex tax and financial reporting issues. Recognized as a premier independent valuation firm, CVA has built long-term relationships by delivering high-quality, credible analysis and exceptional client service.

Clients and Industries Served
CVA serves a nationwide and international client base, with engagements throughout North America and in South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Its clients range from small and mid-sized businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, as well as major lending institutions and private equity firms. The firm’s global portfolio spans diverse industries from manufacturing, energy, and financial services to healthcare, technology, and consumer products – reflecting CVA’s broad expertise and adaptability. This wide reach and industry experience underscore CVA’s ability to meet the valuation needs of virtually any organization, large or small.

Major Service Areas
• Financial Valuation & Advisory: CVA offers comprehensive financial valuation services for a variety of purposes, including business enterprise valuations, intangible asset valuations, and fairness & solvency opinions. These services support mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting (e.g. purchase price allocations and impairment testing), tax planning (e.g. IRC 409A valuations), and other strategic transactions. Clients rely on CVA’s independent opinions to assess transaction fairness and to satisfy regulatory and accounting requirements.

• Real Estate Valuation & Consulting: CVA provides reliable real estate appraisal and consulting services for clients across the country. Its real estate valuation team produces certified appraisals for a multitude of purposes – such as buy/sell decisions, mortgage financing, estate tax calculations, insurance, and tax appeal support. The firm also performs cost segregation studies and other consulting analyses to help clients optimize real estate holdings. Backed by advisors with highly regarded credentials and extensive experience, CVA’s real estate practice delivers accurate, well-documented valuations for properties nationwide and internationally.

• Machinery & Equipment Appraisals: CVA’s professionals conduct machinery and equipment (M&E) valuations across a wide range of industries. The firm has deep experience appraising industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, vehicles, and other tangible personal property for purposes such as asset-based financing, leasing, insurance coverage, purchase price allocation, and property tax assessment. Clients benefit from detailed M&E appraisal reports that support lending transactions, risk management, and financial reporting with confidence in their accuracy and fairness.

• Property Tax Consulting: CVA’s property tax consulting division specializes in minimizing clients’ real estate tax burdens through expert property tax appeals and advisory services. For more than 35 years, CVA’s property tax professionals have successfully managed assessment appeals for business and property owners, often achieving significant tax savings. Through strong strategic partnerships, CVA provides the same high level of representation on a nationwide basis, making the firm a trusted partner for companies seeking to reduce property tax liabilities. (Notably, CVA often operates on a success-fee basis for tax appeals, meaning clients only pay if their taxes are reduced – a truly risk-free value proposition for clients).

Expertise and Credibility

CVA distinguishes itself through its independence, credibility, and expert team. As an independent consulting firm, CVA delivers unbiased, well-reasoned, and defensible valuation analyses. The firm’s professionals are highly experienced and hold respected industry credentials (such as the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation), ensuring that every appraisal meets the highest standards of quality and ethics. CVA’s valuation conclusions are known to withstand intense scrutiny by auditors, the IRS, and legal authorities, giving clients confidence in the reliability of the results. This commitment to rigorous analysis and client service has earned CVA an excellent reputation and long-term relationships with many of America’s leading corporations, law firms, accounting firms, and private equity groups. In all its engagements, CVA remains focused on credibility, accuracy, and timely delivery – values that have been the cornerstone of the company’s success for decades.