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Valuations and
Mergers
& Acquisitions

Know your value today. Grow it for tomorrow.

Every major business decision – whether you are planning a transition, navigating a dispute, or exploring a deal – starts with one question: what is it worth? At Manning Elliott, we help business owners, investors, and professionals answer that question with clarity and confidence.

Our advisors provide expert guidance tailored to your business goals. From valuations for tax planning and shareholder agreements to M&A transactions, we ensure you have the insights needed to protect your interests and maximize value.

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Business Valuations Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory Exit & Succession Planning

Business Valuations

Whether you are buying, selling, restructuring, or resolving a dispute, an accurate valuation is the foundation of every smart move.

We take the time to understand your business, not just the financials, but the story behind them, offering insights that empower you to make informed financial decisions.

Our Services:

Transaction support
M&A valuations, fairness opinions, and deal pricing

Tax and Estate Planning
Corporate restructurings, estate freezes, gift and succession valuations

Financial reporting
Purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, stock option (409A) valuations

Litigation and disputes
Shareholder disputes, family law valuations, guideline income reports, economic loss quantification

Strategic advisory
Exit and succession planning valuations, financial forecasting and modeling

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

An M&A transaction is one of the most consequential decisions a business owner will ever make.

Our team provides clear, personalized guidance to help you navigate these processes, aiming to enhance value and reduce risk at every stage.

Our Services:

Selling your business
Preparation, buyer identification, marketing, negotiation, and closing support

Acquisition advisory
Target sourcing, financial and operational assessment, deal structuring

Management and employee buyouts
Viability assessment, financing strategy, stakeholder negotiations

Valuation and deal structuring
Independent pricing, tax and accounting optimization

Strategic M&A planning
Market analysis, alignment with business objectives, post-merger integration

Exit & Succession Planning

Whether you are passing the business to family, selling to a partner, or preparing for market, we help you plan ahead so you are ready when the time comes.

Our Services:

Readiness assessments
Identifying gaps and areas to strengthen before a transition

Value optimization
Strategies to increase business value through operational and financial improvements

Succession structuring
Ownership transfer plans that support continuity and performance

Pre-sale preparation
Internal reviews, risk mitigation, and marketing materials for potential buyers

Valuations and M&A Contact

Dedicated to guiding
your growth.

Principal, Vancouver

Hao Zheng CBV, MBA

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