When two parties pool a business, the split is only as fair as the numbers behind it.
A joint venture works when each party knows exactly what they are putting in and what it is worth. Sherwood Australia prepares independent, AFSL-licensed valuations of the businesses, assets, and intellectual property that go into a JV — so the equity split, buy-in, and exit terms are grounded in defensible value rather than negotiation alone.
Joint ventures rarely fail on the idea. They fail when the parties never agreed what each contribution was worth — a going business, a customer base, a technology, capital, or a licence.
An independent valuation puts a defensible number on each side of the table before the shareholders' or JV agreement is signed. It sets the equity split, the price of a later buy-in or buy-out, and the mechanism for valuing the venture if a party exits.
Because Sherwood is independent of every party, the number holds even when interests diverge later on.
Valuing each party's business, assets, and IP so the ownership percentages reflect real contributed value.
Independent valuation of the intellectual property or technology one party brings to the venture.
An agreed basis for pricing a new partner in, or an existing party out, as the venture matures.
A valuation mechanism for the day a party wants out — or the venture is wound down and split.
Clear, reasoned, and prepared to the standard investors, partners, and advisers expect.
Every assumption, add-back, and adjustment stated and justified so the split can withstand scrutiny.
A view of each party's contribution — business, assets, IP, or capital — on a consistent basis.
Support through negotiation and, where useful, input into the valuation clauses of the JV agreement.
We discuss the venture, the parties, and what each is contributing — and confirm our independence.
We gather the financials and documents for each contributed business, asset, or technology.
We value each contribution on a consistent basis and document the reasoning in full.
We explain the findings and support the parties through to a signed, fairly-priced deal.
"Sherwood's valuation work brought clarity and credibility at a critical moment. Their expert report helped resolve a long-standing dispute without the need for costly litigation. It was a game-changer."
"The valuation was robust, defensible, and tailored to the reality of our situation — exactly what we needed."
"They took on a complex company most firms wouldn't touch and delivered a valuation we could stand behind."
We also value businesses for capital raising and prepare independent expert reports & fairness opinions. See the full range of business valuation services.
Confidential, no-obligation. All parties and advisers welcome.
Tell us a little about your situation and Anthony Vago will be in touch — confidential, no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call +61 492 280 220 or email anthony@sherwoodaustralia.com.au.
