How Do You Value a Business in a Buy-Sell Agreement?
If a company has multiple owners, it will most likely have some form of a buy-sell agreement in place. A buy-sell agreement is designed to protect the interests of an individual owner’s estate as well as the interests of the other owners and the company as a whole. It...
read moreHow Do Valuation Firms Determine Trademark Value?
A good trademark can add inherent value to a company. When you consider the level of competition and number of choices out there, a distinguishing name, symbol, or phrase is essential to create brand awareness and produce a following. We can easily name a few brand...
read moreWhat Goes into Patent Valuation?
A truly new concept for goods or services might be able to receive patent protection and could be worth billions of dollars. Many are worth much less. Valuation experts provide patent valuation services to determine the values of individual patents and patent...
read moreWhat Is Portfolio Valuation and Why Are Firms Turning to Third Party Valuation Services?
Private equity funds, hedge funds, and other institutional asset managers are increasingly engaging independent valuation experts to perform various portfolio valuation services rather than conducting the portfolio valuations internally. A portfolio valuation is...
read moreThe Top 4 Worst Mergers and Acquisitions
When considering a merger or acquisition, there will always be a certain amount of speculation involved. However, with enough research into markets, trends, and revenue streams, and the use of valuation services, companies can take a great deal of the guesswork out of...
read moreDetermine Whether to Lease a New Stadium
When sports team owners are considering the possibility of moving stadiums, there are a lot of different factors to take into account. In many cases, teams will be staying in the same general area in order to preserve their loyal fan base, but some have moved further...
read moreThe Importance of Solvency Opinions in Mergers and Acquisitions
When your company is contemplating either a merger or a business acquisition, there are many factors to consider; however, the first and foremost concern will be whether or not the move will benefit your company, now and in the future. You'll want to ensure that any...
read moreThe Importance of Intellectual Property Valuation to Your Legal Counsel
Intellectual property disputes are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon, and for good reason. As more and more of our ideas and technological developments go virtual, the ways in which they can be utilized, transmitted, and shared become increasingly hard to...
read moreShareholder Buyout Disputes
Unfortunately, shareholder buyout disputes can and do happen. It’s important to prevent these disputes from threatening the success of your business’ future, while resolving or minimizing the impact of these disputes. Settling buyout agreement problems, whether over...
read moreThe Difference Between Valuation Methods
It has been said in the world of navigation that “before you chart a course for where you’re going, you must first determine where you are.” Such an adage would appear to be true in managing a business, as well. Without knowing vital information such as spending,...
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