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Planning for gift and estate taxes, as well as business opportunities, is
demanding and complicated. A professional valuation is one of the most
important tools to assist you in these areas. With a valuation prepared by The
Commerce Trust Company, a division of Commerce Bank, N.A., you can rest assured
you will receive a clear, well-documented value conclusion.
THOROUGH, ACCURATE REPORTING
Our Commerce Trust staff of business valuation specialists is ready to serve
your needs with thorough, accurate reporting. You will receive a full narrative
report containing an in-depth analysis of the factors that contribute to your
company's value, including operations, financial condition, earnings outlook,
economic outlook, industry outlook, comparable companies, and
marketability/control factors. You can be sure that every aspect of your
business valuation is carefully researched and substantiated every step of the
way.
DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS
At Commerce, our valuations are performed by professionals who devote 100% of
their time to business valuation and serving the needs of privately held
businesses. This focus on business valuation allows Commerce to provide
valuation services comparable to national accounting and consulting firms at
considerably lower cost. The professionals at Commerce have completed
valuations of hundreds of companies across varying industries, ranging from
small sole proprietorships to large national corporations. The Commerce
business valuation group has associates who are members of the Association for
Investment Management and Research and the American Society of Appraisers.
COMPLIANCE WITH ESTABLISHED STANDARDS
Our valuations comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice (USPAP), the adequate disclosure regulations recently adopted by the
Internal Revenue Service (Reg.§§20.2001-1,25.2504-2 and
301.6501(c)-1;REG.-106177-98), and follow the guidelines set forth in Revenue
Ruling 59-60.
COUNT ON COMMERCE
We have committed to becoming the bank that asks, listens and solves. It's our
promise to you that we will take the time to ask about your needs, listen
carefully to your responses and solve challenging financial matters within the
framework of your situation, your financial picture, and your priorities.
The Commerce Trust Company offers stability, dependability, and personalized
professional service. Commerce has been providing trust and investment services
since 1906, and is currently responsible for administering more than $15
billion in total assets, with full investment discretion for more than $9
billion. If you would like to discuss how a Commerce business valuation could
benefit you, please contact your Commerce representative.
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