Explain realization of name valuation in company

Question

I suppose that a valuation consciously realized in my name tells me how much I have to offer for the company, am I right?

Answer 1

No. This implies to neglect, firstly, a valuation depends upon certain hypotheses of flow generation and risks (as the value always depends upon expectations); moreover a company will have various values for various buyers. And second thing, that the transaction will create no value for the buyer, if the acquisition price is equal to the value: if the price paid in an acquisition is equivalent to the value for the buyer then the value created through the acquisition equals zero.

Conversely, one should remember that value normally represents a number in a spreadsheet, whereas the price is frequently cash. Here is a huge difference among €20 million in cash and €20 million written in form an Excel spreadsheet or in form a valuation report.