Valuing Donations of Private Business Stock
Some business owners may be considering donating corporate stock to charities in 2024. Donations of public stocks are generally easy to value because their prices are listed […]
Recent FTC Rule Could Affect the Value of Noncompete Agreements
Noncompete agreements can be valuable to a business, especially after a merger or acquisition. Estimating the value of these agreements has become more complicated in light of […]
Consider Alternative Indicators of Business Value
When valuing a business, experts often look beyond the company’s financial statements. Management interviews and document requests may provide additional objective insight into […]
What’s the Difference Between a Calculation of Value and a Conclusion of Value?
Most business valuation assignments call for a conclusion of value. However, there may be times when a calculation of value can be a […]
Challenges of Valuing Family-Owned Businesses
Working together can bring out the best — and worst — in families. Here are some issues business valuation experts consider when appraising […]
Estimating Damages: Lost Profits vs Diminished Business Value
In commercial litigation, it’s common for business valuation experts to measure damages based on lost profits or diminished business value — or both. Here’s an introduction to […]
How a Business Valuation Pro Can Help Avoid M&A Pitfalls
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity increased significantly in the fourth quarter of 2023, signaling a hot M&A market for 2024. But there are […]
Using Business Valuation Pros for Fairness Opinions
Uncertainty about inflation, regulations and geopolitical risks abounds in today’s marketplace. A fairness opinion can protect against costly litigation if your company engages […]
Use a Business Valuation Pro to Evaluate Solvency
Business bankruptcies increased 40.4%, from 13,481 to 18,926, from 2022 to 2023, according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Solvency opinions […]
When to Consider Subsequent Events in a Business Valuation
Business valuators sometimes consider major events that happen after the valuation date. For example, what if a business is subsequently sold, files for […]
