Business Appraisal and Valuation

Peridot Valuation provides high-quality business appraisals for owners, attorneys, tax professionals, trustees, and ESOP administrators across the United States. Whether you need support for an ownership transfer, estate matter, tax filing, transaction, or exit plan, our valuations identify value drivers, address risk, and provide practical insight for important financial decisions.

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Our Business Appraisal Services

Specialized valuations support ownership transfers, tax filings, estate planning, ESOPs, transactions, and other business decisions.

Business Appraisal

A formal appraisal of a business or ownership interest that can help owners, advisors, and stakeholders understand value, risks, and relevant business considerations.

Succession Valuation

Valuation support for family business succession and ownership transfers, helping stakeholders evaluate the interests being transferred and prepare for an orderly transition.

ESOP Valuation

Valuations for employee stock ownership plan needs, including controlling and minority interests and support for plan administration and reporting requirements.

Estate Tax Valuation

Business interest valuations for estate planning, estate administration, and date-of-death reporting involving closely held companies and private ownership interests.

Gift Tax Valuation

Independent valuation support for gifts of business shares or LLC interests, including work connected with gift tax filings and IRS requirements.

Transaction Valuation

Valuation analysis for transaction planning, buy-sell decisions, exit planning, partner considerations, and other situations involving closely held companies.

Practical Valuation Insight

Clear Valuations for Important Decisions

A business appraisal turns financial, operational, and market information into a supportable view of business value. Peridot Valuation helps identify value drivers and risks buyers may see, while providing formal work for tax, estate, ESOP, judicial, divorce, and transaction needs. The firm’s experience with controlling and minority interests supports varied ownership and planning situations across the United States.

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The Peridot Difference

Why Choose Peridot Valuation?

Specialized experience and practical guidance for complex business valuation needs.

Proven Experience

Jack Schroeder has prepared more than 80 business valuations across varied ownership and planning situations.

Specialized Focus

Focused valuation support for ESOPs, estates, trusts, tax returns, transactions, and judicial proceedings.

Practical Insight

Identifies value drivers, buyer concerns, and actionable recommendations before a business sale.

Credentialed Expertise

Credentials include CVA and M&AMI designations, with recognition from NACVA and M&A Source.

Meet the Valuation Team

Get direct guidance from Peridot Valuation’s owner and valuator.

Portrait of Jack Schroeder, Owner and Valuator at Peridot Valuation

Jack Schroeder

Owner and Valuator

Jack Schroeder is the owner and valuator at Peridot Valuation, a business valuation firm serving clients across the United States. He has prepared more than 80 business valuations, with extensive experience valuing both controlling and minority interests for ESOPs, divorce settlements, estate planning, and transaction analysis. Jack also brings hands-on experience valuing and transacting closely held companies, giving him a practical understanding of what drives value and risk in a business sale. He holds credentials as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI), and is recognized by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) and M&A Source. Jack earned his BS in Business Administration, with a minor in Applied Analytics, from the University of Southern California. He is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable valuations with fast turnaround for every client he serves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is business appraisal?

Business appraisal is the process of developing an opinion of the value of a business or ownership interest. The work considers the company’s financial information, operations, ownership structure, risks, and other relevant factors. A formal appraisal may support transactions, succession planning, ESOPs, estate and gift tax matters, divorce settlements, judicial proceedings, or other decisions requiring a defensible valuation.

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Have Questions About Your Valuation?

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Credentialed Expertise

Awards and Recognition

National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts credential

Credentialed by NACVA

Credentialed by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).

M&A Source credential

Credentialed by M&A Source

Credentialed by M&A Source.

Certified Valuation Analyst credential

Certified Valuation Analyst

Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA).

Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary credential

Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary

Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI).

Discuss Your Business Valuation

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