The NICE Method Theory and Application

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American Society of Appraisers Business Valuation Review™
Summer 2022 Volume 41, Issue 2 pp. 53-66
William H. Frazier, ASA

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valuation methods & approaches
family limited partnership (FLP), income approach, fair market value (FMV), net asset value approach (NAV), holding period, nonmarketable investment company evaluation (NICE)

Summary

The Nonmarketable Investment Company Evaluation (NICE) Method, a valuation method under the Income Approach to value, determines the fair market value of noncontrolling equity interests in closely held investment entities such as family limited partnerships.1 In this paper I describe the theory of the method and the mechanics of its application in a valuation model. Recently, I have developed the Excel-based NICE-R Model, which is designed to be a transparent and user-friendly valuation tool.2 Finally, while this paper provides the basic NICE Method theory and my interpretations as to how the data are applied, the user of the model has the freedom to disagree and substitute her or his own opinions.
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