BVU News and Trends April 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Conference season! BVWire hits the road
What blooms in spring? BV conferences, of course!
Damodaran values Lyft ahead of IPO
Check out the spreadsheet Professor Aswath Damodaran (New York University Stern School of Business) used to value Lyft prior to its IPO this past Friday (March 29).
Key topics covered at ASA Energy Valuation Conference May 2
The Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) will present the Energy Valuation Conference on May 2 in Houston.
Newest survey on private rates of return
Some appraisers are not comfortable using public market data when estimating the cost of capital for a private company.
Energy Valuation Conference May 2: Attend Live in Houston or BVR Webcast
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, which will take place on May 2 in Houston.
Technology impacts valuations of dialysis centers
The latest article in a series that examines the valuation of dialysis centers focuses on the technological environment in which these enterprises operate.
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.
Vertical IQ: Very Smart Industry Research
A practitioner’s review of the newest platform for industry research that focuses on the financial aspects of how firms operate in a particular industry.
BVU News and Trends February 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Pepperdine launches 2019 cost of capital survey
Input is sought from anyone involved in the funding of private businesses for the annual cost of capital survey that is part of the research at the Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project.
BVR now offers Vertical IQ industry research
When BVR conducted a survey of business valuation firms, a new provider appeared when we asked about the industry research sources respondents use: Vertical IQ.
BVR Now Offers Vertical IQ as an Additional Source for Industry-Specific Research
The newest service for industry research is designed as an easy-to-use platform that focuses on the financial aspects of how firms operate in a particular industry.
Small biz maintains optimism
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index recorded an overall score of 69.3, indicating a pause in the upward trend of the Index.
Gender-specific risk?
Despite an overall sense of optimism at small businesses, those owned by women are facing more growth challenges than male-owned firms.
NYSSCPA to hold cannabis conference December 11 in New York City
If you’re either currently working with or considering a cannabis client, check out the 2018 Cannabis Conference on December 11 in New York City to be held by the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA).
Equity Volatility Size Adjustments by Industry
This article provides a means for determining equity volatility size adjustments in estimating lookback equity volatilities for eleven different industry sectors based on twenty years of historical data. The industry-specific size adjustments can be used for estimating volatility for common equity in privately-held or illiquid publicly traded companies. Consistent with an earlier article, I find that size adjustments vary significantly among industries, but I also find relatively minor differences for any given industry based on ...
BVU News and Trends December 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Survey: Small biz expects to do well in 2019
Small businesses are doing very well, and 70% say they expect to increase profits over the next 12 months, according to Accounting Today’s inaugural “Small Business Accounting Insights Survey” of over 1,000 owners and leaders from small businesses.
GDP growth continues on strong pace per 3Q 2018 Economic Outlook Update
The U.S. economy—as indicated by GDP—grew at an annual rate of 3.5% in the third quarter of 2018, putting it on pace to have the largest annual average GDP figure in over a decade, according to the 3Q 2018 Economic Outlook Update (EOU).
EOU: Solid growth in U.S. economy
The Leading Economic Index increased 0.5% in September, coming in at 111.8 points, the 12th consecutive month of gains, according to the September 2018 Economic Outlook Update (EOU).
What Appraisers Should Know About the History and Regulation of Cannabis
Key background information to know before doing a valuation engagement in this emerging industry.
BVU News and Trends November 2018
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Damodaran eyes cannabiz
Excited investors are rewarding new companies in the legal marijuana industry with large market capitalizations, according to Professor Aswath Damodaran (New York University Stern School of Business) in a blog posting.
Access to capital improves for small firms
According to the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and Dun & Bradstreet Q3 2018 Private Capital Access Index, small businesses are finding it easier to acquire capital.