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M.01The most common approach for French SMEs: the company's restated operating profit is multiplied by the multiple observed for comparable transactions in the same sector and size range. The owner's salary, one-off items and related-party rents are restated first.
M.02Future free cash flows from the business plan are discounted at a rate reflecting French interest rates, the size of the company and its specific risks. Used for growing companies and as a cross-check.
M.03Balance-sheet assets and liabilities are restated at market value — real estate, inventories, receivables, provisions. Essential for holding companies, property companies (SCI) and asset-heavy businesses.
M.04For shops, restaurants, pharmacies and small businesses, French practice also uses sector scales expressed as a percentage of turnover or a multiple of profit, cross-checked with recent sales in the same area.
M.05Selling the shares of a company and selling its business (fonds de commerce) are taxed and valued differently. The value of the shares is the enterprise value minus net debt, with discounts for minority stakes where relevant.
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Q.01Usually by combining a multiple of restated EBITDA or profit with an adjusted net assets approach. For shops and restaurants, sector scales based on turnover are also used as a cross-check.
Q.02The fonds de commerce is the business itself (customers, lease, brand, equipment). Shares represent ownership of the company, including its debts and cash. The price, the taxes and the legal process differ.
Q.03Our partner XVAL, specialised in business valuation in France, issues reasoned reports for sales, shareholder agreements, family transfers and disputes.
Q.04A documented valuation is strongly recommended for any donation of shares, especially under a Dutreil pact, so the declared value can be justified to the tax authorities.
Q.05Typically one to three weeks after receiving the accounts, depending on the size of the company and the purpose of the report.
Q.06The last three years of financial statements, the current year's figures, a business plan if available, the lease and the list of significant contracts.
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