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How branding builds value and drives growth Presented 'Live' on: Thursday, 07 May 2026 This session brings together brand and valuation perspectives to show how brand drives growth, efficiency and enterprise value. Speakers: Tim Heberden, Managing Principal - Valuations, QANTM Valuations Charlie Rose, Strategy Director, Principals You will learn, in this 30-minute presentation: How branding builds business value - From demand and pricing power through to margin and growth The

Intellectual property is often a core driver of business value, yet many businesses only turn their attention to it once key decisions are already underway. In this video, Tim Heberden , Managing Principal at QANTM Valuations, shares insights from over 25 years of experience in intangible asset valuation. He outlines common patterns seen across businesses, why opportunities around IP can close quickly, and the importance of understanding and articulating value early.

Data: can the new 'oil' be reliably valued? Presented 'Live' on: Thursday, 12 February 2026 Data assets are increasingly central to competitive advantage across sectors including financial services, TMT, energy and FMCG. Yet data remains one of the least understood and most inconsistently valued asset classes. Reliable valuations of data assets is now critical to informed decision-making in areas such as corporate strategy, risk management, M&A, tax compliance and financia

The Intangibles Playbook: Protecting and Amplifying Value Presented 'Live' on: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 Across industries, the bulk of corporate value is generated by brands, data, technology, customer relationships, and other intangible assets. Yet these are often overlooked in strategy discussions and performance tracking, leaving boards and executives exposed to hidden risks and missed opportunities. Intangible assets are your most powerful drivers of growth — and your big

Amplifying Deal Value Through Intangible Assets Presented 'Live' on: Thursday, 21 August 2025 A large portion of the value of most businesses is generated by technology, data, brands and other intangible assets. The bulk of these assets do not appear on balance sheets; and they are often poorly substantiated in information memorandums. Time and again we see businesses leaving intangible value on the table in fund-raising and exits. Speakers: Tim Heberden, QANTM Valuations Ger

Not all patents are created equal: what really drives patent value? Presented 'Live' on: Thursday, 09 April 2026 Patents are often treated as shorthand for innovation and value. But in practice, some patents create real commercial leverage while others add little beyond optics. So what separates a genuinely valuable patent from one that is merely registered? Speakers: Michael Caine, Vice President - International Federation of IP Attorneys Jack Shan, QANTM Valuations You w

When selling a business, it’s common for owners to focus heavily on financial performance while overlooking the value of their IP and intangible assets. In this short video, Qantm Valuations Managing Principal Dean Prebble explains why intangible assets such as intellectual property, know-how, systems, and brand can play a critical role in business sale negotiations. When these assets are properly identified and clearly articulated, they can protect margins, support future gr

Valuing and Amplifying IP Assets On 10 February 2026, Tim Heberden, Managing Principal at Qantm Valuations, was featured as a speaker at the webinar hosted by the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AustCham HK). Globally, intangible assets contribute about USD80 trillion to the market value of listed companies. Although the bulk of this value does not appear on balance sheets, IP assets play an increasing role in: Funding: For growth-companies, success in raising eq

Watch the full 11-minute highlight video below to explore these insights in more depth. The foundation of business value has shifted. In 1975, only 17% of enterprise value was derived from intangible assets. Today, intangibles account for around 90% of corporate worth globally. Patents, software, algorithms, brands, customer data, relationships, trade secrets, and know-how are now the real drivers of competitiveness. Yet under current accounting standards, much of this valu

How value is shifting beneath the surface in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and beyond. Intangible assets have quietly become the...