Hilco Offers You the Three Most Important Attributes You Can Have in a High-Tech Inventory or M&E Appraisal.
1. Experience
Our appraisers regularly provide valuations for high-technology OEMs, supply chain manufacturers, distributors and retailers. They fully-understand both the supply and demand sides of the high-tech sector. Through their own and reliable third party research, as well as data provided by Hilco Industrial, a leader in high-tech asset disposition work, our appraisers and analysts need not speculate on current demands for high-tech machinery, equipment and inventory. They know what is happening on a real time basis. In the past 2 years, alone, Hilco has delivered high-tech inventory and M&E appraisals involving on-site inspections of more than 110 facilities.
2. Validation Through Asset Disposition Capabilities
Hilco—a world leader in asset disposition services—knows high-tech asset values, in part because our disposition capabilities support the quality of our appraisals. Through years of in-the-field experience, we have come to understand all sectors of the technology products marketplace.
3. Meaningful Reporting and Timely Delivery
Our user-defined reports are based upon an understanding of each client’s specific needs, and are delivered on schedule to the client’s request. Look to Hilco Appraisal Services for your high-technology inventory and M&E appraisal requirements. Count on Hilco for reliable valuations and quick turnaround. You’ll find personalized involvement by our high-tech experts at every stage in the appraisal development and delivery process.
Experienced Leadership
Steve Feldman Team leader. Steve’s experience includes hundreds of high-tech appraisal and disposition engagements. He has been a consultant to financial institutions on asset-based loans and recovery, and has testified as an expert witness on valuation in litigation. Steve, who has been an appraiser and industrial asset disposition professional for more than 30 years, is a Certified Equipment Appraiser (CEA) through the Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA). He also holds membership in the Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA).
Inventory Specialists
High-technology inventory appraisals are managed by Ed Zimmerlin, Jr. Ed has appraised high-tech inventories associated with printed circuit board and semiconductor production, telecommunications, test and measurement, audio/video and other asset classes. Ed is a certified appraiser.
Machinery and Equipment Specialists
High-technology machinery and equipment appraisals are conducted by an experienced team with more than 60 aggregate years in valuing M&E, much of which has been in the high-tech sector. Certified appraiser, Gary Laubscher, headquartered in Hilco’s Charlotte, NC, office, has extensive experience in these high-tech sectors: semi-conductors, laser, telecommunications, post production video, audio/video/DVD/CD replication, circuit board insertion and electronic component assembly. Nelson Thorpe and Marc Rabbow, certified appraisers headquartered in Hilco’s Oakland, CA, office, understand the international high-tech marketplace. Their expertise encompasses semiconductor manufacturing, test and measurement, printed circuit board and surface mount technology, telecommunications, photonics, aerospace, biotechnology, audio and video post production, satellite broadcast, and head-end cable TV, among other industries.
As an added measure to assure our values reflect the realities of current market conditions, we draw on recent asset sale data provided by M&E disposition specialists at Hilco Industrial, led by Robert Levy and Steve Wolf. They have managed negotiated sales and auctions for many well-known technology companies including: Intel, NEC, Fairchild, Burroughs, Hewlett Packard, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Compaq, 3 COM, Micron Technology Agere Systems, Sanmina-SCI, Flextronics, Zilog and Telogy. To facilitate a free flow of data, Hilco Appraisal Services and Hilco Industrial have developed and integrated their information gathering and reporting systems.
Real Estate Specialists
Consider the time-saving benefits of coordinating real estate valuations with inventory and M&E appraisals. Todd Haney and Hilco’s real estate appraisal group are experienced in valuing high-tech manufacturing and distribution properties.
Hilco’s “Added Value” Promise
1. Reliable gross and net liquidation values with clear and accurate exit strategies based on the collective experience of Steve Feldman and his team.
2. When realistic, modeling WIP conversion to finished goods, to maximize value.
3. User-defined appraisal reports, based upon your specific needs. Delivery of reports to promise date.
4. Recommendations on best practices for post-appraisal collateral monitoring to help recognize the early warning signs of declining values.
5. Communications, process execution and quality control properly managed by your “point person,” Steve Feldman. Steve will also be available to provide appraisal insights and perspectives, helping you get behind the numbers.
ALL HILCO HIGH-TECH APPRAISALS ARE USPAP COMPLIANT