QMDM increases foothold in DLOM toolbox
Almost a quarter (22%) of valuation analysts polled say they use the quantitative marketability discount model (QMDM) for quantifying a discount for lack of marketability (DLOM).
Cheng v. Coastal Lb Assocs.
This case concerned the purchase of minority interests in a California limited liability company under the Corporate Code concerning the purchase of these interests in lieu of a liquidation of the company. The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s order confirming the purchase of these interests at a discounted fair market value.
California Court of Appeal Allows a Discount for Lack of Control in the Buyout of 25% Interests in an LLC
This case concerned the purchase of minority interests in a California limited liability company under the Corporate Code concerning the purchase of these interests in lieu of a liquidation of the company. The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s order confirming the purchase of these interests at a discounted fair market value.
Three Court Cases You Must Read Before Writing Your Next Valuation Report
Former IRS officials give their insights into the thinking of the IRS on business valuations. This was a session at NACVA’s recent 2021 Business Valuation and Financial Litigation Hybrid and Virtual Super Conference.
Pourmoradi v. Gabbai
This California appellate case reviewed the trial court’s decision that discounts for lack of control and lack of marketability were not appropriate in determining the value to be paid to the plaintiffs in this corporate dissolution case where the remaining 50% owners exercised their right to purchase the plaintiff’s 50% interest in the LLC.
California Appellate Court Remands for Application of Trial Court of Wrong Standard of Value Denying Discounts
This California appellate case reviewed the trial court’s decision that discounts for lack of control and lack of marketability were not appropriate in determining the value to be paid to the plaintiffs in this corporate dissolution case where the remaining 50% owners exercised their right to purchase the plaintiff’s 50% interest in the LLC.
Recap of recent BV cases of note
A number of recent cases have emerged that contain various valuation issues.
The most popular option model for estimating DLOM
Almost half (48%) of respondents to a recent survey say they use option pricing models to estimate a discount for lack of marketability (DLOM), and the Finnerty model is the one most cited, according to BVR’s DLOM survey.
D&P/Kroll survey of cost of capital inputs
During a recent Duff & Phelps (a Kroll business) webinar, the audience was polled on various valuation and cost of capital topics.
Full results of DLOM survey now available
BVR’s survey on methodology and practice for estimating a discount for lack of marketability (DLOM) garnered over 200 responses.
Ghaidarov Offers a New Framework for DLOM
Ghaidarov, who has published papers related to option price models for estimating a discount for lack of marketability (DLOM), presents a new concept for illiquidity discounts.
DLOM survey reveals methods of choice
The use of restricted stock studies remains the most cited methodology for quantifying a discount for lack of marketability (DLOM), according to the preliminary results of BVR’s 2021 DLOM survey.
Updated data for estimating DLOC in closely held holding companies
Closed-end fund (CEF) data are commonly used to derive discounts for lack of control (DLOC) for closely held holding companies invested in marketable securities.
Kakollu v. Vadlamudi
In this marital dissolution case, the Indiana Appellate Court affirms the trial court’s decision that no DLOM is allowed in the valuation of a control interest. The husband’s expert failed to provide sufficient evidence that a DLOM was appropriate at the level the wife’s expert claimed. The court also affirmed the decision that $50,000 of legal and expert fees the husband paid in advance is not part of the marital estate and thus not subject to offset.
Court Affirms No DLOM in Valuation of a Control Interest, Wife’s Legal Fees Are Not Part of Marital Estate
In this marital dissolution case, the Indiana Appellate Court affirms the trial court’s decision that no DLOM is allowed in the valuation of a control interest. The husband’s expert failed to provide sufficient evidence that a DLOM was appropriate at the level the wife’s expert claimed. The court also affirmed the decision that $50,000 of legal and expert fees the husband paid in advance is not part of the marital estate and thus not subject to offset.
Discounts inappropriate under controlling agreement, appeals court finds
In a buyout dispute involving a limited liability company, the Oregon Court of Appeals recently overturned a trial court’s decision to apply discounts when valuing the departing member’s minority interest.
Reminder: Please take our DLOM survey
BVR is conducting a short survey that examines the methodologies and specific tools practitioners use to estimate DLOM.
DLOM for a 100% interest in a private company?
One-third of valuation practitioners apply a discount for lack of marketability to a 100% interest in a private company, and 50% say “maybe,” reveals preliminary results of BVR’s DLOM survey.
A busy initial public offering (IPO) market
June had over 60 initial public offerings, and the second quarter of 2021 was the busiest quarter for IPOs in over 20 years.
Practical Applications of DLOM: Methods and Data (Part 2)
From rules of thumb to complex approaches, determining what methods to use can be as difficult as determining the actual discount for lack of marketability. Join Pasquale Rafanelli and prepare yourself for upcoming DLOM engagements. In Part 1, learn the pros and cons of each method and how to apply and support them. See these concepts applied in the case study-based Part 2. Attend either or, better yet, both.
Practical Applications of DLOM: Methods and Data (Part 1)
From rules of thumb to complex approaches, determining what methods to use can be as difficult as determining the actual discount for lack of marketability. Join Pasquale Rafanelli and prepare yourself for upcoming DLOM engagements. In Part 1, learn the pros and cons of each method and how to apply and support them. See these concepts applied in the case study-based Part 2.
Updated Data in Largest Pre-IPO Study Reveal High Discounts
New pre-IPO data for the first quarter of 2021 has been added to the Valuation Advisors Lack of Marketability Discount Study, which is the largest study of its kind. The use of pre-IPO data is a widely used and accepted method for estimating a discount for lack of marketability (DLOM).
BV News and Trends June 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
How to Use New Data on Invested Capital Premiums
To estimate acquisition premiums the use of invested capital premiums is highly encouraged in certain situations. This article presents a case study and step-by-step guide to using these data that are now included in the Factset Mergerstat/BVR Control Premium Study.
Global BV News and Trends June 2021
Business valuation news from a global perspective.