OUR SERVICES

PEPPERMIND provides independent business valuations, financial analyses and expert opinions for corporate, transaction-related, accounting, tax and dispute-related purposes.

Corporate Finance:

We perform business and share valuations in connection with corporate reorganisations and shareholder matters, including mergers, squeeze-outs, domination and profit transfer agreements, contributions in kind and changes in ownership. We also prepare valuations for financing-related purposes.

M & A Transactions:

We support buyers and sellers throughout the transaction process. Our services include purchase price analysis, transaction structuring, financial and tax due diligence, purchase price mechanisms, fairness opinions and purchase price allocations in accordance with Austrian and international standards.

Financial Reporting and Tax Valuations:

We advise on valuations for financial reporting and tax purposes. Typical assignments include impairment testing, valuations of investments and intangible assets, purchase price allocations, transfer pricing matters, transfers of functions, reorganisations, business succession and exit taxation.

Litigation / Dispute Resolution / Forensics:

We provide independent expert opinions and financial analyses in litigation and arbitration. We assist legal counsel and decision-makers with the assessment of valuation issues, the quantification of damages and the clear presentation of complex financial matters. Our forensic work focuses on documenting and explaining relevant facts in a form suitable for evidentiary proceedings.

Business Valuation:

We determine business and equity values for transactions, corporate decisions, shareholder matters, accounting and tax purposes. Our analyses consider the business model, market environment, financial performance, value drivers, risks and the applicable valuation framework. The selected methodology always reflects the purpose and circumstances of the engagement.

Independent Expert Opinions:

We prepare independent expert opinions on business valuation and financial matters for contractual, statutory, tax and dispute-related purposes. Our reports may support a party’s position in court or arbitration proceedings and can also be used in out-of-court negotiations and decision-making processes.

MANAGING PARTNER

Martin Schmidt

Martin Schmidt

Martin Schmidt has more than 20 years of professional experience as an Austrian tax adviser and certified public accountant. His areas of expertise include financial reporting for small and medium-sized companies and groups, Austrian and international tax law, transaction advisory, business valuation and due diligence.

Qualifications: Austrian Tax Adviser • Certified Public Accountant • Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) • Master of Laws in International Tax Law • Court-certified expert in taxation, accounting and competition economics

Memberships: Austrian Chamber of Tax Advisors and Public Accountants (KSW) • European Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts • Austrian Association of Court-Certified Experts

Independent expertise. Clear conclusions. Reliable results.