Case Study
Strategic Business Valuation for InNOW India Pvt. Ltd.
Industry
Water & Wastewater Treatment, Agritech, and Transportation
Location
Gurugram, India
Client
InNOW India Private Limited
Valuation Conducted by
Finshore Management Services Ltd.
Engagement Date
July 2019
Prepared for
Share Transfer Compliance (Income Tax Rule 11UB)
Background
InNOW India Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of InNOW LLC, USA, specializing in advanced technologies for water purification, wastewater recycling, agriculture solutions, and transportation systems. The company partners globally to customize cost-effective, eco-friendly, and impactful water solutions for the Indian subcontinent.
Project Objective
To determine the fair equity value of InNOW India Pvt. Ltd. for share transfer between non-resident shareholders as required by Indian tax regulations. The company required a valuation based on its current operations, financial health, and potential in the Indian market.
Challenges Identified
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- Highly dependent on government contracts (e.g., planned projects in Bihar)
- Recurring cash outflows without confirmed revenue streams
- Difficulty sustaining operations without continued equity infusion from the US parent company
- Lack of consistent earning history, making future projection methods unreliable
Valuation Approach Used
After evaluating three standard methodologies, only the Net Asset Value (NAV) Method was deemed appropriate due to the following:
- Discounted Free Cash Flow (DCF) was ruled out due to the absence of reliable financial projections.
- Comparable Company Method (CCM) was not applicable as no identical publicly listed company existed in India.
- NAV Method was selected for its alignment with the company’s financial condition and regulatory requirements.
Valuation Outcome (As on July 31, 2019):
- Equity Share Capital: ₹59.26 million
- Reserves: ₹(41.35) million
- Net Worth: ₹17.90 million
- Adjusted Equity Value: ₹47.01 million (including liabilities as per Income Tax provisions)
- Value Per Share: ₹7.93
- Total Shares: 5,925,539
Strategic Insights from Company Assessment:
Key Offerings and Partners
- CapDi (with Voltea) – Chemical-free deionization
- AdEdge – Specialty arsenic and fluoride removal
- BiOWiSH – Microbial solutions for wastewater
- Epiphany Water – Solar ZLD systems
- Water Warriors – Sewage treatment innovations
- ROTec – RO enhancement technologies
Subsidiary Ventures
- AdEdge India Water Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (JV) with global installations and PHED-certified technologies for Bihar and West Bengal projects.
Conclusion
X-Ciel Consulting provided strategic support to validate InNOW India’s operational and asset-based valuation. This helped the company remain compliant under Rule 11UB and plan for further capital requirements. The case showcases X-Ciel’s capability in handling technically complex, compliance-sensitive valuation documentation aligned with government frameworks.
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