Global: European PE buyout multiples have rebounded, per VRC
European median PE buyout EV/EBITDA multiples declined in 2023, to 11.0, versus 2022, but, “through the third quarter of 2024, median EV/EBITDA multiples have rebounded to 12.8x,” according to the “European Private Market Update Q3 2024” from VRC.
RESEARCH UPDATE: Monthly Recap of Research Papers October 2024
The featured paper is from 2021 but escaped our radar. The authors are Lauren A. Cooper (West Virgina University), James A. DiGabriele (Montclair State University), Richard A. Riley, and Trevor L. Sorensen (West Virgina University). Other papers examine an algorithm for PE IRR, assessing macroeconomic risk, global economic recovery from COVID-19, and the payment timing of deferred income taxes.
BV News and Trends August 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
SEC has an uphill battle over nixed private fund rule, per PwC
Last month, we reported that the SEC’s Private Fund Adviser Rule, which was supposed to kick in starting later this year, was presenting opportunities for independent third-party valuation experts because of the increased reporting and disclosures the rule required.
Free AICPA Portfolio Valuation Forum June 13
A panel of private equity and alternative investment industry experts will be featured on a free webinar from the AICPA on portfolio valuations. The panel will discuss the latest issues, trends, regulations, and methods affecting valuations and reporting in the current environment.
BV News and Trends May 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Kroll examines the staffing industry
Here are a few insights on the North American staffing and human capital industry from Kroll.
BV News and Trends February 2024
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Practice opportunity in new SEC rules for private funds
There is a “big opportunity” for valuation practitioners as well as accounting and attestation firms as a result of the new SEC rules designed to enhance the regulation of private fund advisers, remarked Justin Kuczmarski (NAV Valuation & Advisory LLC) during a session at the 2023 ASA International Conference recently in New Orleans.
Heat Maps for Valuing Venture-Backed vs. Closely Held Firms
During a recent BVR webinar, Joe Orlando (Exit Strategies Group) and Eric Sundheim (Mercovus Valuations) presented some heat map charts that illustrate the differences between the due diligence, tools, and approaches to valuing a venture-backed firm versus a closely held company.
BV News and Trends October 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
AICPA offers free replay of portfolio valuation event
If you missed the live AICPA Portfolio Valuation Forum, a free replay is available if you click here (free account registration needed).
BV News and Trends September 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Private Equity Roll Up of Professional Practices Valuation Considerations
This webinar transcript focuses on private equity roll-up acquisitions of professional practices and the possible effect of these transactions on business valuation.
Power Panel: How Should Healthcare BV Practice Change in Response to the New Stark Regulations?
In this power panel discussion, key thought leaders in healthcare business valuation discuss the ramifications of the recent update to the Stark regulations on BV practices.
Replay available of AICPA portfolio valuation event
If you missed the live AICPA Portfolio Valuation Forum, a free replay is available if you click here (free account registration needed).
Fair Value, Statutory Appraisals, Crypto, ESG, PE Deals, and More at the NYSSCPA BV Conference
As usual, the annual New York State Society of CPAs’ Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference presented some very interesting and useful information. This article provides a recap of what was discussed.
Tips on portfolio valuation policies from inaugural AICPA forum
BVWire attended the AICPA’s late afternoon forum on portfolio valuations on June 28, hosted by KPMG in its offices in New York City (it was also virtual).
Today! Free AICPA event on portfolio valuations
Today, June 28, the AICPA will debut the first in what will be a recurring event: the Portfolio Valuation Forum.
New AICPA event on portfolio valuations
On June 28, the AICPA will debut the first in what will be a recurring event: the Portfolio Valuation Forum.
Notable takeaways from the NYSSCPA BV conference
BVWire attended last week’s annual New York State Society of CPAs’ Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference, and—as usual—some very interesting and useful information was presented.
Valuing Specialty Medical Practices
Recently retired and devoted to writing new books, including the Engagement Guide to Understanding and Valuing Medical Practice Specialties, nationally known healthcare valuation expert Mark Dietrich shares his “trade secrets” from a 45-year career with valuation engagements in 46 states, as well as consulting in England and Scotland.
Global BV News and Trends March 2023
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: IPEV updates PE/VC valuation guidelines
International Private Equity and Venture Capital (IPEV), a trade group that sets valuation practices for private funds, has published the 2022 edition of its guidelines.
BV News and Trends March 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
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