BVU News and Trends April 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BV News and Trends March 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BVPro adds new guide on valuing fitness clubs
The BVResearch Pro platform adds new content continually to its collection of over 20,000 articles, books, special reports, court case digests, webinar transcripts, and more.
Still open: 2023 Pepperdine private cost of capital survey
At press time, the Pepperdine University annual survey of expected rates of return with respect to private companies is still open.
BV News and Trends February 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
New Research Strengthens Support for the Three-Stage DCF
Unpublished research from Roger Grabowski and Ashok Abbott reveals data on firm growth over three stages: startup, stabilizing, and long term.
SaaS valuation multiples see dramatic decrease
While the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry is poised for significant growth, revenue multiples are projected at a three-year low, averaging a prepandemic level of about 5.5%, according to a report from FirstPageSage.
Dental practices take top spot in industry research on Vertical IQ
For 2022, the most popular industry profile on the Vertical IQ industry research platform was dental practices, based on number of user visits.
BVR to webcast Energy Valuation Conference May 11
For the fifth year, BVR is pleased to partner with the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) to present a live webcast of the Energy Valuation Conference on May 11.
Vertical IQ enhances its industry research platform
Eleven U.S. industry sector profiles have been added to the Vertical IQ industry research platform, including: accommodation and food services; agriculture, forestry, and fishing; educational services; information sector; real estate; and transportation and warehousing.
Valuing Winery Losses—Understanding the Process and Addressing Common Issues
Winery losses present unique challenges, and it can be easy to encounter issues when evaluating them. The goal of this session is to provide attendees with enough background on the winery industry and winery losses in order to know the right questions to ask when dealing with them. This program will cover an overview of the typical kinds of winery losses, a high-level walk-through of the winemaking process, the crucial variables when it comes to ...
Reminder: The 2023 Pepperdine private cost of capital survey is now open
Every year, Pepperdine University conducts an annual survey of expected rates of return with respect to private companies.
The 2023 Pepperdine private cost of capital survey is now open
Every year, Pepperdine University conducts an annual survey of expected rates of return with respect to private companies.
2023 Overview of the Marijuana Industry: The Coming Wave of Consolidation and Beyond. Opportunities Abound!
The session will explore current trends and engagement opportunities in the cannabis industry. The continuing conflict between federal and state laws and regulations, coupled with the economic impact of inflation, the illicit cannabis market, and the aftermath of the COVID pandemic pause have resulted in a perfect storm for an incredibly unique industry. Recreational use of marijuana is currently legal for adults in 21 states and Washington, D.C., while medical marijuana is legal and available ...
BV News and Trends December 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Growth rates for software firms underestimated, says research paper
Both management and market analysts “systematically underestimate the annual growth rates of software companies,” according to researchers who examined these types of firms.
Restaurants and inflation: what’s the breaking point?
Restaurants have been raising prices more aggressively in recent months to offset rising food and labor costs, according to an update from the Vertical IQ industry research platform.
GDP up in 3Q22, reports BVR’s EOU
The U.S. economy—as indicated by gross domestic product—increased at an annual rate of 2.6% in the third quarter of 2022 after declining at a rate of 0.6% in the second quarter, according to the latest quarterly issue of Economic Outlook Update (EOU), published by Business Valuation Resources (BVR).
Valuing Assisted Living Facilities
This webinar will cover the basics of valuing assisted living facilities. We will look at valuation methods under each approach – cost, market, and income – and discuss pro’s and con’s of each. Before getting into each method, we will address industry factors and economic conditions pertinent to these valuations, as well as current topics and issues. An example valuation will be reviewed incorporating the methods and conditions discussed.
New Pepperdine Report Creates Buzz at the NACVA Conference
One of the more well-attended sessions at the Business Valuation & Financial Litigation Super Conference hosted by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) was a session Dr. Craig R. Everett conducted. He is the project director of the Private Capital Markets Project from Pepperdine University, which does an ongoing survey of expected rates of return of providers in the private capital market.
Key Industry Updates for Various Types of Stores and Retailers
The economy, high inflation, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the pandemic continue to impact firms in all industries, so it’s important for valuation analysts to keep up with these developments. Here are some recent and very targeted updates for various retail stores from the Vertical IQ industry research platform.
BV News and Trends October 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BV News and Trends September 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Take a fresh look at your long-term growth rate, says Grabowski
Do you estimate a long-term growth rate by taking long-term real GDP growth plus expected inflation? If you do, you may want to reconsider, according to recent research by Roger Grabowski (Kroll) and Ashok Abbott (West Virginia University).
Paper explores IPP investments in the US
An interesting paper examines the types of intellectual property products (IPP) capital employed by various sectors as measured in the National Income and Product Accounts (NIPAs) by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).