MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Equipment Appraisal for Mergers & Acquisitions
Equipment appraisal services for mergers and acquisitions covering purchase price allocation, acquisition financing, and buy-sell transactions, prepared in accordance with USPAP. Ironclad Desktop Valuations appraises manufacturing, construction, IT, and medical equipment for M&A due diligence and financial reporting nationwide.
- Fair Market Value & Fair Value
- Desktop Reports, No On-Site Visit
- Nationwide Coverage
ASSET TYPES
Ironclad Desktop Valuations Appraises Manufacturing, Construction, IT, and Medical Equipment for Mergers and Acquisitions
Manufacturing & Industrial Machinery
Production lines, CNC machines, and plant machinery valued for due diligence and purchase price allocation.
Construction & Heavy Equipment
Excavators, loaders, dozers, and attachments appraised as collateral for acquisition financing.
IT & Office Equipment
Servers, workstations, and networking gear valued for asset-purchase agreements and tech-sector deals.
Medical & Laboratory Equipment
Diagnostic, imaging, and lab equipment appraised for practice acquisitions and roll-ups.
Restaurant & Food Service Equipment
Commercial kitchen and food service assets valued for hospitality and franchise transactions.
Farm & Agricultural Equipment
Tractors, implements, and agricultural machinery appraised for farm and dealership acquisitions.
M&A VALUATION
How Buyers and Sellers Establish Equipment Value in a Deal
Equipment valuation in a merger or acquisition usually turns on more than one standard of value at once. Buyers and sellers rely on fair market value to price the tangible assets changing hands, on orderly liquidation value to understand the downside if the combined business is later wound down, and on fair value when the transaction must be reported under accounting standards. We identify which standard each part of the deal requires and document the market evidence behind it.
After the deal closes, the acquirer typically allocates the purchase price across the assets acquired. Under ASC 805, Business Combinations, the machinery and equipment must be recorded at fair value on the opening balance sheet, and a supported appraisal keeps that purchase price allocation defensible for the company's auditors. During diligence, the same tangible-asset analysis tells the buyer whether the target's equipment is worth what the books say.
Where a lender is financing the acquisition, our reports establish the equipment collateral value the loan is written against. See our related equipment appraisal for loan collateral for financing-specific reporting. Each appraisal is prepared in accordance with USPAP and documents condition, age, remaining useful life, and comparable market data, so the value holds up with counterparties, lenders, and auditors. Tell us your closing date or reporting deadline, and we confirm the timeline up front. See our equipment appraisal pricing for transaction reports.
ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
How Your M&A Equipment Appraisal Works
- 01
Submit Equipment Details
Provide the target's asset list, photos, specifications, model and serial numbers, and condition information for the equipment in the transaction.
- 02
Transaction Value Analysis
Our certified appraisers research comparable sales and market data to establish fair market value, orderly liquidation value, or fair value, as the deal requires.
- 03
Deal-Ready Report
Receive a USPAP-compliant appraisal documenting defensible values for due diligence, purchase price allocation, or acquisition financing.
USPAP COMPLIANT
Certified Equipment Appraisers for Mergers and Acquisitions
Every transaction appraisal we deliver is prepared in accordance with USPAP. Our appraisers hold credentials with leading organizations such as the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the NEBB Institute (CMEA), so buyers, sellers, lenders, and auditors receive a qualified, defensible valuation.
ASA Accredited
CMEA
CAGA
USPAP
FAQ
M&A Equipment Appraisal Questions
What value standard is used to appraise equipment in a merger or acquisition?
It depends on how the value will be used. Buyers and sellers pricing the deal rely on fair market value, the price the equipment would change hands for between a willing buyer and seller. Downside analysis uses orderly liquidation value, and financial reporting after the deal uses fair value. We confirm the appropriate standard for each part of your transaction and apply it in a USPAP-compliant report.
How does an equipment appraisal support purchase price allocation?
After a business combination closes, ASC 805 requires the acquirer to record the assets acquired at fair value on the opening balance sheet. A supported machinery and equipment appraisal establishes the fair value of the tangible assets so the purchase price allocation is defensible for the company's auditors, rather than resting on book value or estimates.
Why do acquisition lenders require an equipment appraisal?
When a lender finances an acquisition, the target's machinery and equipment often serve as collateral. An independent, USPAP-compliant appraisal establishes the equipment value the loan is written against, giving the lender a defensible basis for the credit decision and the borrower a clear picture of available collateral.
Can a desktop appraisal support M&A due diligence?
Yes. USPAP standards govern how an appraisal is developed and reported, not how the property is inspected. Our desktop methodology applies the same market analysis and documentation used in an on-site inspection, producing a defensible valuation for diligence, purchase price allocation, and financing, without the cost and delay of a site visit during a time-sensitive deal.
Close the deal on a defensible equipment value.
USPAP-compliant fair market value, liquidation value, and fair value reports for due diligence, purchase price allocation, and acquisition financing, on a timeline confirmed up front.