Food & Agriculture

Improve asset performance, reduce risk and increase return on investment

For those operating in the food & agriculture who need to manage:

• A global population estimated to reach nine billion by 2050
• Growth of the middle classes in BRIC countries, meaning the demographics of demand for food is changing
• As a result the supply chain is being put under intense pressure
• Climate change is expected to impact upon land use and water resources
• Growing patterns reducing crop yields

Taking into account that food and agriculture assets are:

• Generic across multiple primary and secondary sectors
• Part of a global mature resale market
• Considered to have contrasting residual markets
• Material balance sheet assets

Why sector expertise matters in the food and agriculture sector

Hickman Shearer’s experts understand the capital asset challenges associated with:

• The differing processes and technologies
• Health and contamination issues
• The importance of efficient high performance processing equipment
• Retaining accurate fixed asset records and information
• Using book values to benchmark transactions

A comprehensive range of sector specific services including:

• Valuation for financial reporting, loan collateral, restructuring, expert witness or insurance
• Capital asset management to verify and improve asset performance
• Used equipment sales to release funds to achieve strategic goals