Resources & Articles
Business Valuations
Minority Shareholdings – Does a
Minority Discount Apply?
Who are minority shareholders? A minority shareholder is any shareholder who does not own a controlling interest in a public or privately-held company. What is...
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How Should Redundant Assets be Treated in a Business Valuation?
Assets owned by an operating company can be divided into three broad categories in a business valuation: In a business valuation, tangible assets, goodwill, and...
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Work in Process (WIP) Valuation Strategies
In many industries – and especially in construction – the method by which a company chooses to value its work in process and consequently recognize...
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Role of an Expert
When a dispute or litigation arises the people involved will often need to seek the advice of several professionals. While their lawyers will often act...
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Working Capital in Business Transactions
Defining Working Capital “Working capital” is the capital of a business which is used to fund day-to-day operations and meet shortterm obligations. In its most...
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Considerations When Preparing Guideline Public Company Multiples for a Private Business
Among the approaches or methodologies employed by business valuators to determine the value of a business or equity interest is the market approach. The market...
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“Special Purchasers” and Their Impact on Fair Market Value
There are many instances when a formal business valuation is required regarding the fair market value of a business without exposing it for sale to...
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Understanding “Enterprise Value”
and “Equity Value”
When business owners discuss valuations, they sometimes use the term “price.” However, there is an important distinction in business valuations between “value” and “price.” In...
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Thinking of Selling Your Business: What to Expect and When
Many business owners are asking about and considering what steps are needed to sell their businesses and get the best price. Over the past two...
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Debunking Four of the Most Common Misconceptions About Business Valuations
When a business owner retains the services of a business valuator, they often enter the process with several misconceptions about the nature of business valuations...
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