Small Business Appraisal

We specialize only in business valuations and are not involved in the sale of the business . Therefore any valuation is done at arm’s length without any ulterior motive or potential conflict of interest.  A business appraiser’s opinion should be totally independent in order to maintain credibility. The appraiser is not an employee nor the advocate or agent of the business being valued. A professional appraiser is an independent expert and must be an advocate for his/her own professional opinion. Any appraiser must be able to adapt to your own unique situation. To listen is critical.

We value corporations, both Chapter C and S, partnerships and professional practices. Keystone Corporation understands and respects the confidentiality of all information submitted to it and will not disclose such information with out the company’s written permission unless as a result of the rule of law or by an order of the court.

• Peter Louis’s specialization is in Business Valuation Service and formerly specialized in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
• He practiced as an Attorney and Conveyancer of the Supreme Court of South Africa, specializing in corporate law. Immigrating to the United States, he became in-house counsel to an international company with sales in excess of $4 billion.
• He subsequently co-founded Keystone International, which became a dominant M&A brokerage firm with offices throughout Florida. Keystone was a representative in the State of Florida for the Geneva company, and received their prestigious “Top Gun” award several times for having sold more businesses than any other associate in the United States.
• A former two-term president and founder of the Florida Business Brokers Association,
• He has also received certification as a Certified Florida Business Intermediary, as well as a Certified Business Counselor from the Institute of Certified Business Counselors.
• He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in California and was previously licensed in the State of Florida.
• He is an associate member of the American Bar Association.
• Keystone Corporation and Peter Louis have been involved in the merger or acquisition of businesses the total of which exceeds $100. mm.
• Neither Peter Louis nor Keystone Corporation are presently involved in merger or acquisitions and specialize in small business appraisal and business valuations for medium sized businesses.

Since 1999 Peter Louis has been involved in Business Valuations for accountants, tax attorneys and financial advisors as well as business management. Today we provide the highest quality valuations for
• The conversion from a Chapter C Corporation to Chapter S Corporation.
• For the sale of the business of the company.
• For the donation/sale of all or part of the corporate stock
• For the valuation of a minority interest in the company either for a donation or because of a shareholder’s dispute.
• For estate or gift planning.
• For litigation support
• For bank requirements
• For personal financial and succession planning.
• For divorce
• For partnership disputes.

A well-documented business valuation is critical in achieving your business objectives. Our many years of experience and research allow the valuation to withstand outside scrutiny. In creating the report, we consider all material aspects in order to arrive at a Fair Market Value.

Keystone provides the highest quality professional business appraisal valuation. Our certified business appraisers specialize in many types of business appraisal services, including small business appraisal. A Keystone certified business appraiser will help you achieve your business objectives and assist you with any challenge to the appraisal business valuation. Our many years of experience and expert opinions on mid-sized business appraisals and small business valuations will allow us to arrive at a Fair Market Value. Let Keystone Serve you. What is the value of your business?