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      In many business valuations, much of the effort occurs before the actual analysis even begins: gathering data and ensuring consistency across different valuation scenarios. Cost-of-capital parameters, market information and multiples often come from different sources and are processed in separate applications.

      This results in disconnected systems, redundant workflows and numerous manual processes. At the same time, expectations for transparency, quality and traceability are increasing. In many business valuations, a large proportion of the effort is expended prior to the actual analysis: on gathering the data and ensuring it remains consistent across different valuation scenarios. Cost-of-capital parameters, market information and multiples often come from different sources and are processed in separate applications.

      This results in data silos, redundant steps and numerous manual processes. Added to this are increasing demands for transparency, quality and traceability of the results.


      An integrated ecosystem for modern business valuations

      The KPMG Valuation Cloud brings together up-to-date valuation data, digital applications and KPMG’s many years ofvaluation expertise one central platform.on a central platform. Instead of using data sources and tools in isolation, users work within an environment that covers the entire valuation process: from identifying relevant valuation parameters through to impairment testing. right through to impairment tests. All applications access the same data and methodological foundation. This makes valuation processes more consistent and easier to trace.

      The KPMG Valuation Cloud brings together:

      • Quality-assured cost of capital, peer group and valuation data
      • Market and transaction multiples robust valuation analysesfor well-founded valuation analyses
      • Digital solutions for business valuations and impairment tests
      • KPMG’s long-standingvaluation expertise and methodological standards

      Digital support at every stage of the transaction

      Business valuations require consistent data, transparent methodologies and efficient processes at every stage of a transaction. The KPMG Valuation Cloud combines three elements into a single integrated ecosystem.

      The KPMG Valuation Data Source provides quality-assured data for valuation parameters and market information. KPMG Multiples enables valuations based on market and transaction multiples. Finally, KPMG Impairment Test enables efficient and consistent impairment testing.

      In this way, the KPMG Valuation Cloud supports companies throughout the valuation and transaction lifecycle, from the initial valuation to post-deal regulatory and accounting requirements.The KPMG Valuation Data Source provides the necessary data foundation for valuation parameters and market information. KPMG Multiples enables valuations based on market and transaction multiples. Finally, KPMG Impairment Test allows impairment tests to be carried out efficiently and consistently.

      In this way, the KPMG Valuation Cloud supports companies from the initial valuation through the transaction to post-deal regulatory and accounting requirements.

      Components of the KPMG Valuation Cloud

      Relevant cost of capital parameters at a glance

      Pricing with foresight

      Reliable guidance for impairment analysis


      Added value for our clients

      • A consistent data basis for different valuation purposesConsistent data foundation for various valuation scenarios
      • More efficient valuation and documentation processes
      • Higher transparency and traceability of valuation assumptions
      • Combination of digital solutions and KPMG’s valuation expertise

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      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      The KPMG Valuation Cloud brings together valuation data, multiples and digital applications on a single platform for this purpose. It provides support for business valuations – for example, in the context of M&A transactions – as well as for impairment tests under IFRS and other valuation-related issues.

      The KPMG Valuation Cloud provides support for business valuations, M&A transactions, impairment tests, strategic decisions and other valuation-related issues.

      The KPMG Valuation Cloud currently comprises the following solutions KPMG Valuation Data Source, KPMG Multiples and KPMG Impairment Test.

      The platform is aimed at business valuers, corporate finance teams, M&A professionals, auditors, investors and controlling departments.

      The underlying market and valuation data is updated monthly and undergoes continuous quality assurance.

      Yes. KPMG Valuation Data Source, KPMG Multiples and KPMG Impairment Test can be used independently of one another or as an integrated ecosystem within the KPMG Valuation Cloud.

      The shared data and methodology base makes valuation processes more consistent, efficient and traceable. At the same time, the effort required to source, validate and maintain relevant valuation data is reduced.