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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Challenges of valuing family-owned businesses

Working together can bring out the best — and worst — in families. Here are some issues business ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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