Business Valuation Services in Santa Barbara
We Value Your Business, Santa Barbara
Independent, credentialed business appraisers serving Santa Barbara business owners, attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, and advisors.
CFA · ASA · ABV — Credentialed Business Appraisers
Kevin Lowther, ASA, ABV, FMVA Partners, Central Pacific Valuation
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Why Choose Central Pacific Valuation
Central Pacific Valuation delivers independent, objective business valuations to Santa Barbara. As a boutique firm focused exclusively on business appraisals, we provide the personalized attention and deep local market knowledge that larger firms cannot match.
Independent Business Appraisers
Central Pacific Valuation brings decades of expertise to Santa Barbara’s business community. From healthcare providers and hospitality operators to wineries, tourism, and professional services, we understand the unique factors that drive business value on California’s Central Coast. Our professional business appraisers provide comprehensive valuation services for Santa Barbara businesses ranging from $2 million to $2 billion in value, ensuring you receive accurate, defensible appraisals that stand up to scrutiny.
Professional Business Appraisers
Our professional business appraisers understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Santa Barbara County. We’ve completed business valuations across Santa Barbara’s key industries, giving us insights into local market conditions, industry multiples, and economic factors that impact business value in your specific sector.
Experienced Appraisers
We are professional business appraisers with over 30 years combined experience providing business valuation services to these businesses. What that means is you’ll get expert business appraisal help tailored to Santa Barbara’s unique market conditions and businesses such as technology, aerospace, biotechnology, and hospitality.
What Do You Need a Valuation For?
Selling or Buying a Business
Pre-transaction analysis before you negotiate, sell, acquire, or restructure.
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Estate & Gift Planning
Valuations for IRS filings, family transfers, trusts, and succession planning.
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Partner Buyout or Buy-Sell
Objective analysis for redemptions, exits, buy-sell agreements, and ownership disputes.
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About Central Pacific Valuation
Central Pacific Valuation is a boutique California business valuation firm serving business owners, attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, and advisors. We provide independent, defensible valuation analysis for tax, transaction, shareholder, succession, litigation support, and advisory purposes.
- Estate & gift tax valuations
- Shareholder and buy-sell matters
- M&A and transaction advisory
- Property holding company discount studies
- Divorce and dispute-related valuations
- Closely held business appraisals
For Professional Advisors
We work alongside attorneys and CPAs across California, providing independent business valuations that support your clients’ strategic needs.
For Attorneys
Valuation support for estate matters, shareholder disputes, marital dissolution, buy-sell issues, and settlement-focused engagements.
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For CPAs
Estate and gift tax valuations, succession planning, buy-sell matters, and valuation support prepared under the applicable professional standards for the engagement.
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How a Valuation Engagement Works
Scoping & Proposal
An easy scoping and onboarding process, followed by a clear proposal with defined fees.
Data Requirements
Clear data requirements uploaded through our secure, easy-to-use client portal.
Analysis & Valuation
Credentialed appraisers perform the analysis, applying the appropriate valuation standards and methodologies.
Draft & Final Report
A clear draft for review, followed by a defensible final report written for the people who need to rely on it.
Most valuation engagements can be completed in 4 weeks.
Business Valuation & Appraisal Services in Santa Barbara
Estate & Gift Tax Valuations
Valuations for IRS filings, family transfers, trusts, and succession planning.
Comprehensive Business Valuations
Full-service business valuations for enterprises and closely held companies.
Property Holding Company Discount Studies
Discount studies and entity valuations for real-estate and asset holding companies.
Shareholder / Buy-Sell Matters
Objective valuations for buy-sell agreements, redemptions, and ownership disputes.
Divorce & Dispute-Related Valuations
Impartial valuation expertise to facilitate resolution in complex disputes.
M&A & Transaction Advisory
Strategic pre-transaction valuation analysis for buyers, sellers, and advisors.
Industries We Serve in Santa Barbara
Aerospace & Defense
Valuations for defense contractors and aerospace companies
Coworking & Commercial Leasing
Valuations for coworking spaces and commercial property leasing companies
Education & Childcare
Valuations for private schools, Montessori, preschools, and daycare operations
Grape Growers
Tailored insights for vineyard and grape production businesses.
Healthcare
Valuations for medical practices and healthcare service providers
Hospitality & Tourism
Valuations for hotels, restaurants, and tourism-related businesses
Industrial Sales & Services
Supporting distributors and service providers in industrial markets.
Nursery & Horticulture
Valuations for retail and commercial nursery operations
Residential & Commercial Plumbing
Valuations for residential and commercial plumbing and fire sprinkler companies
Software & SaaS
Valuations for software companies, SaaS platforms, and fintech
Staffing Companies
Clear valuations for employment and staffing businesses.
Wineries & Craft Breweries
Specialized analysis for vineyard operations, wine producers and craft brewers
Recent Santa Barbara Projects
Automobile Dealership
Valued a minority interest in an automobile dealership for estate and gift tax planning. Coworking Leasing Company
Valued a coworking leasing company
Investment & Holding Companies
Valuations for investment holding companies, venture funds, and diversified holdings
Investment Holding Company
Valued a minority interest in a diversified investment holding company for estate and gift tax planning.
Life Sciences Company
Valued a division of a life sciences company in connection with a corporate reorganization and related tax compliance.
Logistics Companies
Expertise in valuations for logistics companies.
Medical Practice Valuation
Medical practice valuation - comprehensive appraisal Preschool / Daycare
Valued a Montessori school and preschool / daycare operation for transaction planning purposes
Residential Plumbing Company
Valued a residential plumbing company for transaction purposes. Specialty Medical Practice
Valued a minority interest in a specialty medical practice to support the admission of a new partner.
Venture Investment Holdings
Valued an investment holding company in closely held venture funds and private companies Winery Valuation
Gifting a minority stake in high profile winery.Need a Business Valuation in Santa Barbara?
Independent, credentialed business appraisers serving Santa Barbara and the surrounding region.
What Our Clients Say
Joel A. Bock, CPA, MST, Managing Partner
Their professional demeanor and responsiveness allows us to refer them to our clients without hesitation. We have relied upon their work for dozens of income, estate, and gift tax engagements and it has consistently withstood the scrutiny of any taxing authorities.
Cyrus Mojibi, CEO
Kevin and Shannon handled a wide range of complex valuation work for us with exceptional professionalism and care. Their reports were thorough, well-supported, and delivered promptly. I would not hesitate to work with Central Pacific Valuation again.
Thomas R. Maxwell, CPA, MST, Partner
Their work has consistently been thoughtful, well-supported, and defensible, while still being practical and understandable for clients and advisors. I would not hesitate to recommend Central Pacific Valuation to clients, attorneys, or other professional advisors.
J. Darby Howard, Jr.
Given the court deadlines I was facing, it was essential that the work be completed accurately and within a very short timeframe. They demonstrated exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail. I highly recommend Shannon and Kevin to anyone seeking valuation services.
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Tell us what you need, and we’ll help you determine the right scope, report type, timing, and fee structure for your engagement.
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Please find our contact details below and contact us today for your business valuation needs!
- Email: info@centralpacval.com
- Mon to Fri: 9.00am to 5:00pm
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