Serving Washington State
Transaction Advisory
Transaction advisory is provided in connection with valuation engagements to support decision-making prior to acquisition, disposition, or restructuring.
The focus is on independent valuation-based perspective, not transaction execution.
Purpose of Transaction Advisory
Certain transactions require an objective view of value and structure before commitments are made.
This includes evaluating:
- Whether pricing is supported by underlying value
- How assets and entities are aligned within the transaction
- Whether assumptions are consistent with market conditions
The objective is to support informed decision-making, not to facilitate or broker the transaction.
Typical Situations
Transaction advisory is commonly provided in connection with:
- Acquisition or disposition of closely held businesses
- Transactions involving both business and real estate components
- Internal reorganizations or ownership changes
- Partial interest transfers
- Situations requiring independent valuation perspective prior to execution
These engagements often involve multiple entities and interrelated assets.
Valuation-Based Approach
Transaction advisory is grounded in multi-disciplinary valuation analysis, including:
- Business valuation
- Commercial real estate valuation
- Ownership and entity structure considerations
The analysis focuses on:
- Alignment between value and transaction terms
- Reasonableness of assumptions
- Consistency across asset classes and entities
Independent Perspective
This role is distinct from transaction execution.
- No brokerage or deal facilitation
- No representation of buyer or seller in negotiations
- No success-based compensation
The objective is to provide independent, valuation-based insight supporting the client’s decision process.
Relationship to Commercial Reasonableness
Transaction advisory and commercial reasonableness analysis are often complementary.
- Transaction advisory focuses on pre-decision evaluation
- Commercial reasonableness focuses on economic substance and alignment
Both are grounded in valuation and may be performed within the same engagement.
Senior-Led, Select Engagements
This is a senior-led practice.
- Engagements are handled directly by the principal
- Work is selective and situation-specific
- Analysis emphasizes clarity, independence, and defensibility
The focus is on assignments where valuation insight materially affects transaction decisions.
Professional Background
David Hahn, ASA, CVA, CCIM, CM&AA, MAFF, MBA
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
Certified Business Valuation Analyst
Senior valuation professional with over 35 years of experience in business valuation, commercial real estate, and multi-disciplinary ownership-level analysis across complex asset, entity, and ownership structures.
Contact
For valuation engagements involving transaction advisory:
📞 425-644-6200
✉️ david@dhahn.us
Engagement Note
This practice is selective and is not structured for standardized, high-volume, or price-driven assignments.