A valuation is not just a number. It is the foundation of your negotiating position, tax strategy and transaction planning.
Quinn M&A provides business, company and share valuations for private business owners, shareholders and acquirers across the Australian mid-market. Our valuations are prepared with commercial rigour, technical discipline and real transaction context — not estimated by a generalist.
Led by Michael Quinn and supported by an integrated advisory platform, our valuation work brings together financial analysis, legal awareness, tax sensitivity and real-world deal judgement. That matters when a valuation is being relied on for a sale, acquisition, dispute, restructure or tax matter.
Independent. Defensible. Commercially grounded.
Independent and arm’s length
Prepared independently and designed to stand up to scrutiny from counterparties, courts and financial institutions.
Transaction-aware judgement
Grounded in real market knowledge, not just theoretical modelling or formula-driven outputs.
Mid-market context
Relevant to sales, acquisitions, restructures, tax matters, disputes and shareholder decisions across the mid-market.
Senior-led expertise
Michael Quinn leads the work, supported by broader capability across legal, tax, structuring and transaction execution.
The quality of a valuation can shape the quality of the decision that follows.
A valuation often becomes the anchor point for negotiation, shareholder discussions, tax planning, structuring decisions and litigation strategy. If that anchor is weak, the decision-making around it tends to weaken as well.
At Quinn M&A, valuation work is treated as a form of judgement, not just calculation. That means looking beyond financial statements alone and considering the commercial realities that influence value in private markets: customer concentration, industry dynamics, management depth, geographic spread, risk profile, owner involvement and likely transaction context.
One advisory relationship. Stronger alignment between value, structure and outcome.
Most firms can produce a valuation. Far fewer can connect that valuation properly to transaction structure, legal execution, tax implications and shareholder outcome.
Quinn M&A occupies a rare position in the Australian mid-market: Michael Quinn is both a Chartered Accountant and a Solicitor, supported by broader specialist capability across M&A, valuation, tax, structuring and transaction execution. That is not just a credential story. It is a structural advantage when the valuation is going to influence real commercial decisions.
Valuations built for the decisions clients are actually making.
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Transaction planning
For owners preparing for sale, acquirers assessing opportunities, or parties evaluating merger or restructure scenarios.
Shareholder matters
For share transfers, minority interests, partnership issues, succession planning and shareholder realignment.
Tax and structuring
For tax-related decisions, restructuring, estate planning and matters where value needs to be defensible and properly supported.
Disputes and formal matters
For litigation support, expert witness work, family law matters, insurance claims and dealings with lenders or courts.
A clear, defendable process from scope to report.
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Clarify the purpose
We begin by understanding why the valuation is needed, who will rely on it, what the time constraints are, and what specific legal, commercial or evidentiary context applies.
Define scope and engagement
We confirm the scope of work, likely methodology, information requirements, timeline and engagement terms so expectations are clear from the outset.
Gather and test information
We review financial and non-financial information, disclosures, records and management context, and identify any constraints or assumptions that may affect the work.
Research and analyse
We analyse performance, risk, market data, industry context, comparable evidence and the commercial realities that influence value in private transactions.
Apply the right methodology
We select and apply the valuation approach best suited to the circumstances, which may include earnings-based, market-based or discounted cash flow methods where appropriate.
Deliver a logical, defendable report
Our reports are designed to be clear, well-reasoned and defensible, with assumptions, methodology and logic explained in a way the client and relevant stakeholders can understand.
Need a valuation that will stand up to scrutiny and support a real decision?
Whether the issue is a transaction, tax matter, shareholder question or dispute, the right valuation work can materially improve the quality of the outcome.
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