When a business is in administration, every decision turns on what it is really worth.
In voluntary administration, insolvency, or a solvent wind-up, value has to be assessed clearly and quickly — on the right basis for the situation. Sherwood Australia prepares independent, AFSL-licensed valuations for administrators, liquidators, directors, and their advisers, distinguishing going-concern value from orderly-realisation and forced-sale outcomes.
A business worth one figure as a going concern can be worth far less in a forced sale. In an insolvency, getting that distinction right is not academic — it shapes the recommendation to creditors, the assessment of a DOCA, and the return every stakeholder receives.
Sherwood assesses value on the basis the situation calls for: going-concern where a sale or restructure is realistic, orderly realisation where assets are sold over time, and forced-sale where they are not. Each is documented so the reasoning is transparent to creditors, the court, and any related party.
The result is an independent number administrators and directors can stand behind.
Independent value to support recommendations to creditors and the realisation of assets.
Valuations that let creditors weigh a DOCA against the return from a winding-up.
An independent view of value to inform director decisions and restructuring options.
Arm's-length valuations where a business or assets are sold to a connected party.
Clear on the basis of value and prepared to withstand challenge from creditors or the court.
Going-concern, orderly-realisation, and forced-sale outcomes set out and compared.
Value attributed across the business, tangible assets, and any intellectual property.
Where required, support through creditor processes and court proceedings.
We discuss the entity, the appointment, and the decision the valuation needs to support.
We move quickly to gather financials, asset registers, and the documents relevant to the date of value.
We assess value on each relevant basis and document the reasoning in full.
We explain the findings and, where needed, support the report through creditor or court processes.
"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 act in shareholder & partnership disputes and prepare independent expert reports & fairness opinions. See the full range of business valuation services.
Confidential, no-obligation. Insolvency practitioners 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.
