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You can trust Leadenhall to go beyond the maths, provide a deeper understanding of the assumptions made, and produce a valuation that you truly understand.

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Richard Norris was in Athens for the Valuation Research Global (VRG) annual meeting, & he came home with great photos. For our clients, VRG membership means one point of contact in Australia, backed by local specialists across a network serving clients in 60+ countries.

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Earlier this month, Richard Norris, Nathan Timosevski & Katy Lawrence hosted a CFO lunch in Sydney. Thank you to Peter Wong (Beroni Group), Jacqui Smith (Motio), Shawn van Boheemen (Noxopharm), Carla Balanco (DroneShield) and Paul Brittain (Ashley Services Group) for joining us.

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For some of our Leadenhall team, Friday lunchtime means lacing up their running shoes. What began as a casual run club has become a regular fixture, with 6 teammates taking it all the way to race day. Jack, Chris, Usukh, Nate, Fung and Vicky did the 10km Mr Bean Run in Sydney.

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The conflict in the Middle East continues to constrain global oil supply. With higher energy & shipping costs leading to upward revisions in global inflation forecasts, major central banks are tightening policy rates. Our updated discount rates assessment: https://t.co/JQ5OqlLlii

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Auditors are taking a harder look at the evidence behind unlisted asset valuations.

@financialreview article [paywall]: https://t.co/M6lWEZrwPD

If your board hasn’t reviewed its valuation policy in a while, now is a good time. Our team is happy to talk it through.

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When Hammons Holdings acquired Sydney Zoo, it brought Leadenhall in to help value a very unusual mix of assets. This case study looks at how the team approached the assignment and some of the surprising considerations.

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Christmas in July at The Gidley last month, and a very good excuse to get everyone around one table. Thank you to the Leadenhall team and especially our clients for a year worth celebrating.

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Thanks to Pemba Capital Partners for having Richard and Katy visit to present on business valuation and where it most often comes unstuck. We covered forecasting and discount rates, model selection for complex instruments, and the commercial issues showing up in PE-backed deals.

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Merry ‘Christmas in July’ from the original Leadenhall. When director Katy Lawrence took her family to London over actual Christmas break, one stop had to make the itinerary: Leadenhall Market, our namesake, where merchants have gathered to trade since the 14th century.

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After a period of volatility around Mar '26 due to the Middle East conflict, the cost of capital appears to have settled at a level broadly similar to the levels observed in Dec '25. Our full assessment of every WACC input, including our recommended EMRP: https://t.co/Vdb7KRA7Os

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ASIC has highlighted asset values & impairment testing as key focus areas in its financial reporting surveillance program. To discuss how we can support your financial reporting valuation requirements, contact us: https://t.co/Rzmg33PSsC

ASIC report: https://t.co/iijSx4DBX5

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With government bond yields at their highest levels since 2011 and market conditions continuing to evolve, we have provided an early warning on our assessment of the equity market risk premium (EMRP) as at 31 May 2026 for Australia: https://t.co/yRN9LZt3un

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The Melbourne gathering of Leadenhall’s CFO lunch series brought together a great group of finance leaders:

Darren Keamy, Imugene Limited
Carrie Collett, Patties Food Group
Marc Lichtenstein, Close the Loop
Trent Bond, Sports Entertainment Group
Macdonald Chiwanga, RSEA Safety

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As reporting season approaches, impairment testing is once again front of mind for finance teams, audit committees and boards. Read the article here: https://t.co/w80KudtMo7

#Leadenhall #NowYouKnow #FinancialReporting #ImpairmentTesting #Valuation #DiscountRates

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Thank you to the @ASICmedia team for meeting with us to discuss our views on the evolving Independent Expert Report landscape. We appreciate the ongoing dialogue as the industry works to strengthen the quality, transparency & robustness of expert reports.

https://t.co/3J7XakjBwA

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After 3 valued years w/ Leadenhall, we’re farewelling Nick Kipriotis as he embarks on a new chapter overseas. We’re sad to see him go, but Nick leaves with our gratitude & best wishes. He's always welcome at Leadenhall & as they say, sometimes the best people find their way back.

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RBA signalled upside risks to near-term inflation, shifting market expectations from cash rate easing to potential tightening. Aus GDP growth stayed in line with forecasts despite policy uncertainty since Jun 2025. Our discount rate assessment as at 31 Dec https://t.co/5ysc7wETFb

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As we wrap up the year, we’d like to thank our clients, partners and colleagues for your trust, collaboration and support throughout 2025. From all of us at Leadenhall, we wish you a safe, restful & enjoyable holiday season and look forward to working together in the year ahead.

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In Oct, General Manager Richard Norris joined valuation leaders from around the world at the 2025 Valuation Research Global (VRG) Conference in Chicago. The 3 day program covered issues shaping the future of valuation, including the role of data & AI in professional services.

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ASIC’s latest review increases pressure on auditors to lift transparency and tighten procedures for unlisted asset valuations. Leadenhall supports stronger, independent valuation practices.

AFR article: https://t.co/PkwsHGbTPN

ASIC Report 816: https://t.co/f97hBLMo1v