28 November 2023 - Business Valuation in M&A and Purchase Price Allocation Valuation

Nov 2, 2023

When it comes to M&A transactions, pricing evaluation is a critical step that requires the adoption of an appropriate valuation method. Valuing a company or business is a complex process that necessitates a deep comprehension of the underlying factors that drive value. Hence, it is essential to select a valuation approach that reflects the unique characteristics of each target company or business.

Highlights of this Webinar:

  1. Discussion on HKEX Guidance Letter (released in Oct 2023): Disclosure of the basis of consideration and business valuations in notifiable transactions
  2. Practical application of valuation approaches across different stages of business development The way to value a start-up company and its challenge
  3. Key consideration in purchase price allocation valuation
  4. Valuation approaches for (i) intangible assets and (ii) earnout in PPA

Speaker : Kenny Lui FCPA, CAIA, LLM

Kenny is the Managing Director of WeValue. He has over 20 years of professional and practical experience in international accounting firms and international financial services companies. Prior to joining WeValue, Kenny was a director in Deloitte valuation and modelling team. He served Deloitte's valuation and modelling team for almost 13 years upon the establishment of its valuation team in Hong Kong. Before joining Deloitte, he served the audit function of PricewaterhouseCoopers as well as the finance team of Zurich Insurance Group responsible for the valuation and financial modelling.