BV News and Trends November 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Newest What It’s Worth guide examines insurance agencies
What makes insurance agencies and brokerages tick? How are changes in the industry impacting firms?
BVU News and Trends March 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Treasure Trove of Data in the 2021 Business Reference Guide
Here’s a look at what’s in the 31st edition of this guide, including an example of how to value equity using a rule of thumb.
Conceptual Overview of the Integrated Theory
The integrated theory of business valuation provides a conceptual framework for disciplined analysis of valuation questions. Too often, valuation analysts are tempted to view individual components of a valuation assignment on a piecemeal basis. Adhering to the integrated theory helps valuation analysts develop base valuation conclusions, discounts, and premiums that are rooted in a shared perspective of the subject company and the subject ownership interest. This first webinar in the three-part series sets the stage ...
BVU News and Trends January 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Business Reference Guide updated for 2021
The 2021 edition of the Business Reference Guide (BRG) by Tom West is now available.
BVU News and Trends December 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
EBITDA/sales ratio added to 2020-21 RMA eStatement Studies
Many valuation experts use the annual RMA Statement Studies for industry-specific financial benchmarks.
Home health and hospice sector bouncing back, per Levin study
Deal volume in the home health and hospice sector accelerated in the third quarter of 2020, up 120%, with 22 publicly announced transactions, compared with 10 acquisitions in the second quarter of 2020, according to data from HealthCareMandA.com and Deal Search Online.
Senior healthcare M&A hits new low in 3Q20, per Levin
The number of publicly announced seniors housing and care acquisitions in the third quarter of 2020 fell to a new recent low, with 58 deals announced, based on new acquisition data from Irving Levin Associates.
Ups and downs in healthcare M&A, per Levin data
Different sectors in healthcare experienced different levels of mergers and acquisitions activity in the third quarter of 2020, according to new acquisition data from Irving Levin Associates.
Food for thought in BVR’s new guide to valuing restaurants
There is no magic formula for doing valuations for firms impacted by the pandemic—especially in the hard-hit restaurant sector.
Reminder to take the A/E firm valuation survey
If you haven’t done so already, please take a few minutes to respond to a survey on the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industries (A/E firms) for the A/E Business Valuation and M&A Transaction Study, 8th edition, from Rusk O’Brien Gido + Partners.
Participants needed for A/E firm valuation study
Rusk O’Brien Gido + Partners is collecting transactional data on the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industries (A/E firms) for its A/E Business Valuation and M&A Transaction Study, 8th edition.
BVU News and Trends April 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BVU News and Trends March 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Healthcare M&A activity in 4Q19, per Levin reports
Several recent reports from Irving Levin & Associates examined healthcare M&A activity in various sectors for the fourth quarter of 2019 versus the third quarter.
BVU News and Trends February 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BV opportunities in the construction industry
Ever since the housing crash, residential and commercial construction has been in a steady state of rebound.
Two new EV/EBITDA SME transaction studies from Epsilon-Research and UK 200
Epsilon Research has released the Q3 2019 Argos Index, which measures private midmarket company valuations in the euro zone.
Two new resources from BVR
Valuations in the cannabis industry and BV benchmarks are the subjects of two new resources from BVR.
Using Industry Benchmarks to Establish Secure Negotiating Positions for M&A Purposes
M&A parties are often at odds with the valuation, causing many deals to ultimately fall apart. One solution to this dilemma is to select a multiple based on how the subject company compares to industry benchmarks. The authors include a discussion of a new resource: The Valuation Benchmarking Platform.
A/E industry flying high
“Fueled by a national economic expansion that appears to have no limits, the A/E [architectural/engineering] industry is undoubtedly finishing this decade exhibiting some of the highest levels of confidence, optimism, and growth that we can recall,” says a report from Rusk O’Brien Gido + Partners.
UK buyers deepen ‘local’ footprint with UK target companies
BVWire—UK had the pleasure of catching up with well-known experts Konstantine Mossios and Sandra Mossios of Business Valuation Benchmarks (BVB) at the ICAEW conference in London on 23 October.