Howard Fry - APPRAISER
Specialized in the valuation of high technology tools.
Expertise on semiconductor manufacturing tools.
Specialized in the valuation of high technology tools.
Expertise on semiconductor manufacturing tools.
Although uncommon, biases exist and can influence an appraisal, weather intentionally or not. The ASA Accredited Appraisal Reviewer has training, skills, and demonstrated expertise to objectively review an appraisal’s conformance to USPAP Rules, proper use of ASA valuation methodologies, and credibility of the conclusion of value. Appraisal Review is superior to a third appraisal or averaging values to resolve differences in FMV values between different appraisers. Review reports can reveal data inadequacies, adjustment flaws, and illogical analysis used to define the value conclusion.
An Opinion of property value from an accredited senior appraiser conforming to USPAP rules using ASA valuation methodologies supportable with vetted timely data, logical and traditional analytical techniques, and supportable, defensible valuation conclusion. Typical uses and users of appraisals are finance/lenders for acquisitions, insurance companies for policy coverage levels, customs declarations, charitable donations, mergers and acquisitions. A proper appraisal requires a definition of value, the intended use of the value, the users, and a definition of the problem the appraisal is to resolve. The U.S. IRS has a definition of Fair Market Value for charitable donations. The World Trade Organization (WTO) defined the methodology for determining Customs Values for import/export claims.
Are you buying or selling a used ion implanter, sputter deposition system, high temperature furnace, or any other semiconductor fabrication equipment. Request a valuation for understanding market price ranges and transaction activity for selling or trading, with or without property condition or identification specified, and caveats applicable to the valuation range.
On-site or live video inspection of assets for identification confirmation and condition determination. Subject property is photographed and identified often upon the requirement of the lessor for acquisition funding or inventory confirmation and valuation during mergers and acquisitions.
High tech equipment for research, development, and manufacturing has seemingly unlimited designs and configurations. A thorough and comprehensive understanding of the tool configuration is critical to determining present and future value. Installation, relocation, decontamination, transportation, and packaging of tools is essential to preserve functionality and value.