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Foundry · Cordis Group · 2026
Founder & Publisher, Ron Smith

Cordis Foundry does not produce business valuations. We synthesize how the field thinks about pricing, what buyers discount for, and the operational work that closes the gap. For valuation opinions, consult a registered appraiser.

Deal Notes draw on publicly reported transactions and on anonymized composite patterns observed across multiple Cordis engagements. Composite patterns alter sector, geography, size, and timing to prevent identification of any single transaction. Foundry does not publish information that would identify a Cordis client.

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