DLS Marine, a McLean Group companyDLS Marine: The Marine Practice of The McLean Group
The McLean Group
Marine Practice — DLS

Marine Business Valuations

Combining extensive knowledge of vessels and equipment with decades of advanced business valuation experience.

Overview

Marine Business Valuations

In partnership with affiliate investment banking firm The McLean Group, DLS Marine offers expert business valuation and transaction advisory services to owners in the maritime industry.

DLS Marine has been the leader of marine vessel and equipment appraisal for decades. With a team of ASA-accredited appraisers and NAMS-certified surveyors, we ensure our command of the peculiar challenges of valuation in marine transportation and shipbuilding and repair companies. Through partnership with The McLean Group, secure unmatched benefits by working with two leaders in their respective fields who, together, offer unbridled value to business owners in the maritime industry.

What We Do

Our business valuation work

Pre-transaction Analysis

Condition and remaining life of your business and assets, maintenance practice review, Opex and Capex study and working capital assessment.

Transaction Advisory and Fairness Opinions

Support in every phase of the transaction, drawing on combined marine appraisal and valuation expertise.

Tax Compliance

Navigating complex tax requirements for stock options, stock appreciation rights and other forms of deferred compensation.

Litigation Support

Valuing minority interests and quantifying economic damages for litigation and arbitration.

Equity Incentive Plans

Valuations undertaken for financial reporting (ASC 718) or income tax purposes (Section 409A).

Most credentialed team in the business

NAMS — National Association of Marine Surveyors
AICPA — American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
ABS — American Bureau of Shipping
NACVA — National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
ASA — American Society of Appraisers
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