Can marketability discounts apply when valuing controlling business interests?

Discounts for lack of marketability are well established when valuing minority interests in closely held businesses. But many valuation experts ...
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How market uncertainty can affect business value

Businesses face uncertain conditions today, including geopolitical and cybersecurity risks, inflation concerns, environmental issues, and a lack of ...
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What drives value for manufacturing companies?

Manufacturers are as varied as the products they make. They come in different sizes and specialties. So no ...
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Supreme Court: COLI proceeds are included in business value

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling resolves a circuit split on a business valuation issue — and it ...
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Valuing a business for a dissenting or oppressed shareholder case

Shareholders who own a minority interest in a business may not always agree with key decisions made by ...
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A business valuator is a must-have when filing a business interruption claim

Meteorologists warn that the 2024 hurricane season could break records, possibly surpassing 2020, the worst hurricane season on ...
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Valuing a business for a divorce

When a marital estate includes an interest in a closely held business, determining its value for purposes of ...
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Business owners: Understanding value is key to updating your estate plan

Summer is a great time for business owners to review their estate plans. Maybe your kids are home ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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