How Companies Are Valued in Cyprus: Legal, Financial and Transactional Perspectives

20/10/2026 15:30 - 18:45

22/10/2026 15:30 - 18:45

_{Module 1: Introduction to Company Valuation in Cyprus}

• Why valuation matters: investment, M&A, shareholder changes, restructurings
• The Cyprus business landscape and common valuation contexts (private limited companies, holding structures, group reorganisations)
• The role of valuation professionals — auditors, financial advisors, lawyers, and tax specialists
• How Cyprus legal and tax frameworks shape valuation outcomes

_{Module 2: Valutaion Approaches and Methodologies}

• Asset-based, incomebased, and market-based methods
• Practical application of Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and EBITDA multiples
• Adjustments for debt, working capital, and intangible assets
• Selecting the right valuation method for the company type and purpose
• Common mistakes and misinterpretations

_{Module 3: Legal and Tax Frameworks Affecting Valuation}

• Cyprus Companies Law and its relevance to share transfers and restructurings
• Tax implications in valuation: Capital Gains Tax Notional Interest Deduction, transfer pricing, and reorganisation reliefs
• How valuation interacts with mergers, and capital reductions
• Regulatory expectations for independent or “arm’s length” valuations

_{Module 4: Practical Valuation in Transactions}

• How valuations are used in shareholder exits, buyouts, or investor entry
• Minority and control premiums, discounts, and their legal implications
• Valuation in group reorganisations and crossborder restructurings
• Negotiating and documenting valuation outcomes (term sheets, SPAs, shareholder agreements)
• Cyprus case examples and industry benchmarks

_{Module 5: Reading, interpreting and Challenging a Valuation Report}

• Structure and contents of a valuation report
• Assessing assumptions, financial forecasts, and discount rates
• Understanding sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling
• Red flags and due diligence on valuation credibility
• Workshop: participants review and interpret an anonymised Cyprus valuation report

This course is suitable for:

• Legal professionals
• Corporate services professionals
• Accounting and tax professionals
• Finance and investment professionals
• Real estate professionals
• Compliance and regulatory officers
• Management and business development executives
• Administrative staff involved in client, property, or investment structures
• Directors and Partners

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