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 […]
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 […]
