When valuing a business, recent market volatility may well translate into higher discounts for lack of marketability (DLOM) because investors generally will pay less for...
How Business Valuators Estimate the DLOM in a Volatile Market
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Valuation
Divorce Valuations: Active versus Passive Appreciation
It's common in divorce cases that involve an interest in a closely held business for that investment to be the marital estate's most valuable asset. In many states, when the...
Taking Marketability Discounts on Controlling Interests
In a business valuation context, the term "marketability" refers to the ability to quickly convert property to cash at minimal cost. While publicly traded stocks are readily...
The ABCs of Business Valuation
You may understand some of the theory behind business valuation, but you probably don't know the procedures involved in the analysis and preparation of a report. Clients and...
Three Approaches to Valuing a Business
Most closely held business owners want to know the value of their investments, especially if they are going to sell or gift shares to family members or charities. Valuing a...
Valuations in Shareholder Disputes
Shareholder disputes are common occurrences in today's complex business world. These disputes can often be divisive, long-lasting and expensive. They can arise in almost any...