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.
Helen Ziegler Benjamin v. Island Management
In a family dispute featuring related closely held companies and claims of breach of fiduciary duty and mismanagement, court, based on financial testimony from plaintiffs’ expert, orders inspection of defendant company’s records, including general ledger, fee agreements, and executive compensation.
Financial Expert Testimony Persuades Court to Order Inspection of Company Records
In a family dispute featuring related closely held companies and claims of breach of fiduciary duty and mismanagement, court, based on financial testimony from plaintiffs’ expert, orders inspection of defendant company’s records, including general ledger, fee agreements, and executive compensation.
Rules of Thumb Highlight the 2019 Business Reference Guide
By far, the most valuable information in the newest edition of this book is the coverage of pricing rules of thumb. This article discusses caveats when using rules of thumb and also reviews their use in litigation with reference to relevant court cases.
BVU News and Trends October 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
ASC benchmarking study released
The median EBITDA margin for an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is 20%, according to the “2019 ASC Benchmarking Survey” from HealthCare Appraisers Inc.
Industry Snapshot: Automobile Dealers
An at-a-glance overview and update on current trends, value drivers, and valuation approaches in the complex world of automobile dealerships.
BVU News and Trends May 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
New edition of ASC valuation survey released
Valuation multiples for controlling interests in ambulatory service centers (ASCs) are increasing, according to the “2019 ASC Valuation Survey” from HealthCare Appraisers Inc.
Valuations steady for A/E firms, per new study
Valuations of minority interests in privately held architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms (A/E firms) held steady from 2017 to 2018, according to a new study.
BVU News and Trends March 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Updated Business Reference Guide available
Now in its 29th year, the Business Reference Guide (BRG) has been updated for 2019.
BVU News and Trends June 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Valuation benchmarks for ASCs
HealthCare Appraisers Inc. has interviewed ambulatory surgery centers(ASCs) to determine trends in the value and characteristics of ASC ownership interests.
Newest valuation data for A/E firms
The latest transactional data on the fair market value of businesses in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industries (A/E firms) is now available in the Architecture/Engineering Business Valuation and M&A Transaction Study, 5th edition.
Valuing paving contractors
BVR just released a new installment in its series of What It’s Worth guides: Valuing Paving Contractors.
Market Multiple Adjustments: Get a Grip on GRP
A follow-up of an earlier article that focuses on the attributes of growth, risk, and profitability (GRP) in a benchmark analysis of guideline companies.
Healthcare services multiples from Duff & Phelps
Valuation data from the January 2017 Healthcare Services Sector Update from Duff & Phelps.
Flawed yardstick analysis sinks lost profits award
A drawn-out damages case in which a startup compression sportswear company sued the defendant "private label" manufacturer over an abandoned licensing deal promised to make the plaintiff rich but ultimately ended with nominal damages.