Coronavirus Updates for 24 U.S. Industries
The latest news from the Vertical IQ industry research platform.
BV News and Trends June 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Damodaran tosses some dynamite during BVR webinar
Historical equity risk premium? “I don’t like a backward-looking and stagnant premium.”
Long-term inflation estimates rise, per Kroll infographic
Long-term inflation expectations for the U.S. and Germany, a key starting point to evaluate the long-term growth rate used in the terminal year of DCF analyses, are significantly higher when compared to June 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 crisis, according to a newly updated infographic from Kroll.
In Search of a Steady State: Inflation, Interest Rates and Value, The (inflation) Genie Escapes the Bottle!
In this very special complimentary program with BVR, renowned financial guru Aswath Damodaran looks at where inflation expectations stand and where inflation might end up – from the potentially catastrophic to the (mostly) benign. Inflation is the culprit behind markets approaching bipolar territory with their big ups and downs, and it remains a highly unpredictable macroeconomic factor.
Valuation amid inflation: a free interactive webinar with Aswath Damodaran
BVR has a very special event next week—a free one-hour webinar on June 14 titled In Search of a Steady State: Inflation, Interest Rates, and Value—The (Inflation) Genie Escapes the Bottle!
Cannabis lawsuit could be a game changer
A coalition of influential marijuana companies and stakeholders are planning to sue the federal government over alleged unconstitutional policies that affect their operations, according to a report in Marijuana Moment.
Strong M&A outlook in the food and beverage sector
“With an abundance of capital in private equity markets and large corporate players realigning their strategic vision, we believe 2022 is trending toward another strong year of M&A activity in the food and beverage space,” reports “Food and Beverage M&A Landscape” (Spring 2022) from Kroll.
Strong turnout for ASA Houston’s energy valuation event
BVR had 100 online attendees for its webcast of the Houston ASA Energy Valuation Conference, and more than 100 attendees were on-site, so it was another strong turnout for this event, which is in its 12th year.
Health Clubs & Gyms: Working Out the Value
Come and get your reps in! Learn what you need to know about the valuation of health clubs. Whether the club is a franchise or a stand-alone, the unique aspects of health club valuations require specific industry research to be performed that can make a big impact on the outcome of the valuation. Expert Gary Trugman has done the heavy lifting, and, by attending this program, participants will avoid making some of the fatal errors ...
New trends help eateries build business
Virtual restaurants—commercial kitchens that operate through delivery services and do not have a physical dine-in space—are increasing due to the coronavirus pandemic, reports the Vertical IQ industry research platform in a recent “Coronavirus Update” for the restaurant industry.
Unique Pitfalls in Valuing a Diagnostic Imaging Center
Some advice from Douglas Smith (Phase 4 Radiology Business Strategies LLC), whose entire practice is dedicated to the diagnostic imaging space. He is not an accredited valuation expert but is called in by appraisers as a third-party expert to perform analyses and forecasts for these entities.
Global BV News and Trends March 2022
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Valuation Lessons Learned From the Gaming Industry
No matter what type of firm you are valuing, there are several lessons to be learned from the gaming industry. Several industry experts from different markets—Las Vegas, Colorado, and Illinois—shared some fascinating insights into the business of gambling including how these firms operate and how they’re recovering from the pandemic.
BV News and Trends February 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Vertical IQ Enhances Its Industry Research Platform
Audience Q&As from a webinar on the Vertical IQ industry research platform. The addition of behind-the-paywall industry news from Lexis/Nexis will enhance the platform’s industry news feature.
BV News and Trends January 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BV News: Family firms in Italy weathered the COVID-19 crisis well
A study of listed firms in Italy found that family firms fared significantly better than other firms during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Practical Considerations for Valuing Imaging Centers
One thing consistent in healthcare is change. With continued increasing regulatory initiatives and consolidation and integration in the healthcare delivery system, imaging centers continue to be an area of focus for healthcare valuations. Trends in the healthcare economy are leading to alliances with, and acquisitions of, imaging centers by a variety of suitors. Valuation challenges abound, requiring the professional valuator to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the factors of influence on imaging ...
Global BV News: CBV Institute releases its 2021 journal
The Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBV Institute), Canada’s valuation professional organization (VPO) and standard-setter, puts out an excellent journal each year, and the 2021 edition is now available.
Journal of Business Valuation 2021 Edition
From the CBV Institute ...
BV News and Trends December 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Pandemic’s boost to gaming industry margins may linger
When we attended the ASA conference in Las Vegas in October, one thing we noticed was that the level of service in the hotel/casino was not what it once was.
Poll: Most business valuers are generalists
During a recent webinar, the audience was asked: Do you specialize within a particular industry?
Strong LEI performance continues, reports BVR’s EOU
In October 2021, the U.S. Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose 0.9%, to 118.3 points, reports the Economic Outlook Update (EOU), published by Business Valuation Resources (BVR).