Investment Consulting and Appraisal

Having an extensive experience in investment consulting and appraisal of investment projects, we offer our clients a package of services enabling them to take informed decisions at all stages of project implementation: from the conceptualization of a project to its completion.

 

From concept to reality

Project conceptualization phase and choosing the most efficient way of its completion

During the project conceptualization phase we shall help you to get your bearings by explaining in detail the project's investment potential.

The job will consist of a preliminary analysis of the investment project based on the client's intentions, marketing studies and current market expectations. This will be followed by a comparative analysis of competitive projects and a calculation of some financial indicators illustrating the project's investment potential. On completion of the service a preliminary model for the investment project will be built and a preliminary business-plan will be drawn up.

This step allows getting detailed insights into the would-be project and introducing amendments to it in case of need.

According to the results of 2008, the Company was ranked in the top ten of appraisal companies based on the number of evaluated investment projects.

 

Assessment of contributions to investment projects, including properties involved in the investment project

At this stage a contribution of each project party and all assets involved in the project are assessed.

As a result, the appraiser draws up a fair market value appraisal report prepared in accordance with the effective appraisal legislation of the Russian Federation and Federal Appraisal Standards (FSO 1, FSO 2, FSO 3).

Elaboration of a business-plan of the investment project

At this stage the model and detailed business plan of the investment project are prepared, the fair value market appraisal of the contribution of each project party and the market research being their foundation.

Assessment of efficiency of the investment project on the whole and in the interests of each project party (investor)

The job consists of a detailed analysis of the investment potential, assessment of the project's risks and sharing of risks between the project parties.

This step allows taking a decision whether there is a good reason to engage additional parties for the project and deciding on the level of their involvement.

Assessment of the budget efficiency in case federal or municipal property is involved in investment activities

Assessment of properties involved in investment activities is a mandatory procedure when dealing with projects related to the development of state-owned property.

Generally, any investment project with either federal or municipal property involved is run on the basis of competitive bidding. The distribution of investment shares in such projects is done after the analysis of the budget efficiency is made and the city's or government's partnership share is determined. The result of this analysis makes the basis of the initial terms and conditions of bidding.

You can read more about the principles of implementation of projects where federal and municipal properties are involved as well as about the comments on the applicable legislation in this area in section Publications, article Appraisal of Investment Projects.

Monitoring process and business planning

The job consists of a periodic monitoring of the market and an adjustment of the business plan in accordance with the current situation and market expectations.

This step allows making expeditious decisions, including those on the additional fund raising and on the form of this financing (co-investment, pledge, etc.).

Assessment of investment shares

Generally, the assessment of investment shares is done with a view to attract fresh funds. This procedure is carried out in full compliance with the effective appraisal legislation of the Russian Federation and Federal Appraisal Standards (FSO 1, FSO 2 and FSO 3).

Assessment of results of investment activities upon completion of the project and sharing the results between the project parties (investors)

The appraisal is done in full compliance with the effective appraisal legislation of the Russian Federation and Federal Appraisal Standards (FSO 1, FSO 2 and FSO 3).