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INDEPENDENT VALUATION OF PRIVATE EQUITY AND DEBT
Valuation is the cornerstone of the private equity Industry as it impacts the main actors of this market: LPs, GPs and supervising authorities. A fair valuation can be challenging to justify when the valuation is provided by a party that is also interested in the performance of the investment (e.g., GPs).
Getting a fair valuation of your private equity or private debt instruments can be costly and time-consuming. The onboarding of an external party can bring an independent aspect to your valuation and provide confidence while avoiding conflicts of interests issues.Each Private Investment case is different and we endeavour to fit to each specific situation in order to provide bespoke solutions.
How does Finalyse address your challenges?
Valuation
Valuation of all types of private investments: equities, loans (convertibles, mezzanine, structures, etc.).
Due diligence
A due diligence process at the inception of a deal or for a year-end exercise.
Market data
Gathering all market data: transactions (when available), FX rates, equity volatility, yield curves and credit spreads.
Compliance
Compliance with regulations: AIFMD, EUVECA, etc.
Best market practices
We follow the International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation (IPEV) guidelines.
Support
We provide support and follow-up explanations in case of need.
How does it work in practice?
To avoid any conflict of interests, Finalyse offers you its independent due dilligence and valuation service, with the following main aspects:
- Various approaches (public multiples, DCF, recent transactions, impairments, option based).
- Independent and consistent computation of NAV over time.
- Compliance with regulations (AIFMD, EuVECA).
- Best market practice (IPEV guidelines).
- One-stop-shop for the valuation of private equity, OTC derivatives and structured products.
- The service is enhanced with a fully documented justification of the price.
- Quarterly presentation of prices to the valuation committee (if needed).
Key Features
A sound and detailed valuation report
- Risk dashboards linked to a valuation (stress tests, sensitivity to market data, scenario analysis) at portfolio or position level
Open dialogues with Investment managers as well as full transparency of the process
The service is enhanced with fully documented justification
Specific support can be provided on request from auditors, regulators, or shareholders
Ali, Partner at Finalyse, joined Finalyse in 2008 and founded the Valuation Services department.
With 25 years in the financial industry, including senior roles at top European banks, as head of structured products.
Now leading Valuation Services, Ali drives strategy and business development, adapting to market demands and client needs.
He's widely respected at Finalyse as an expert in Structured Products and OTC Derivatives, providing clients with advanced solutions in a dynamic financial landscape.
As part of Finalyse’s alternative investments valuation team, Silvio evaluates alternative financial products, such as ABS, MBS, etc. He contributes to the set up of new financial instrument valuation models and performs Due Diligence before investment and ongoing. Silvio also performs the valuation of private equity and private debt instruments of dedicated investment funds, using different methodologies to evaluate the funds underlying companies on an ad-hoc basis, primarily market-based and DCF models, including scenario analysis and stress tests.
Client Cases
We provide valuation and due diligence services to asset management firms that need to use the fair value of their PE investments. We offer a recurrent semi-annual valuation of portfolios for the computation of NAV. We also act as independent advisors for the evaluation of the fair value of private equity and private debt instruments on a case-by-case basis. We finally provide due diligence reviews during the investment process (or during the life of investment) into private projects and deliver a piece of final advice on all risk management aspects. This includes, among others, liquidity analysis, market risks (peers’ analysis, forex, interest rates), country risk, suitability of the vehicle and consequences, exit aspects and fair valuation.