by Appraisal Economics | Jan 5, 2015 | Interest, Valuation
Carried interest entitles a private equity fund’s general partner, which itself may be a partnership of several entities or individuals, to receive a share of the fund’s profits, usually after the fund exceeds a certain return. The tricky part comes when a...
by Appraisal Economics | Dec 20, 2014 | Asset Appraisal, Intellectual Property
If you have an idea for an invention, business, or creative endeavor and hope to market it, you will need to take steps to protect your intellectual property. If you do not protect your idea, and subsequently share it with others, it could easily be stolen. In order...
by Appraisal Economics | Nov 12, 2014 | Fairness Opinion, Mergers and Acquisitions, Valuation
In a corporation or large company, important decisions are made every day. To make sure that the decisions that affect the company’s value, like mergers or going private, are fair to all parties involved, qualified business analysts or advisors are commissioned...
by Appraisal Economics | Oct 11, 2014 | Stock Options, Valuation
Companies grant employee stock options (ESOs) as a form of compensation to align the incentives of employees and shareholders. In addition to aligning incentives, ESOs enable companies to compensate employees without an immediate cash expenditure. Historically,...
by Appraisal Economics | Sep 15, 2014 | Bankruptcy, Restructuring
If you’ve hit a tough spot financially with your business, you may wonder whether it’s better to restructure your debt or file bankruptcy and start all over again. The choice is a difficult one, and one that must be approached by carefully considering all...
