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 […]
Factoring Industry Risk into the Business Valuation Equation
There’s generally a trade-off between risk and return in business valuation. Investors expect to receive a higher return as a company exposes them […]
Ready, Set, Value!
When the parties know what to expect at each phase of a business valuation project, it makes the process easier for everyone. This awareness promotes collaboration and […]
Timing Counts When Valuing a Business
In today’s uncertain markets, the value of a business may change significantly over time. So it’s important to choose the valuation date carefully. Often, the […]
Rebuttal Reports May Bridge the Gap Between Conflicting Business Valuation Conclusions
It’s common for business valuation professionals to disagree about the valuation of a private interest — even when both are objective and apply […]
Liquidation vs Going-Concern Value: What’s Right for a Distressed Business?
U.S. commercial bankruptcies surged in 2023, as businesses across many industries struggle with rising costs, a tight labor market, lackluster demand, economic uncertainty […]
Levels of Value: Why it Matters in a Business Valuation
A business may have more than one value, depending on the purpose of the business valuation and the characteristics of the ownership interest. […]
Beware of Fixed-Value Provisions and Other Business Valuation Faux Pas in Buy-Sell Agreements
Buy-sell agreements are a critical tool for closely held businesses and professional practices. The valuation provisions of these agreements play a significant role […]
How Business Valuation Pros Use Transaction Databases
Transaction databases contain the details of thousands of real-life public and private stock sales. They’re used by business valuators when they apply the […]
