Where acquirers often see value in prerevenue firms
Typical early-stage companies are built around technology, and they often have not yet generated any revenues.
M&A strategy pros convene April 30
A discussion of trends in transaction valuations in the context of M&As is part of the agenda at the spring M&A Strategy Forum on April 30, hosted by the Transaction Advisors Institute.
Global BV News: Eurozone private M&A soars despite COVID-19
Private equity acquisition prices in the eurozone soared to a new record, according to the free Q4 2020 Argos Index, confirming an overheated rebound to what now appears to be a business value “blip” caused by COVID-19.
Fairness opinion provider rankings for 2020
The “Global Mergers & Acquisitions Review: Full Year 2020/Financial Advisors” from Refinitiv contains M&A statistics and also rankings for worldwide providers of fairness opinions.
Global BVU News and Trends December 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
It’s easy. Retain 90% of your customers, grow 50%, and your business valuation client will be worth 10X
Here’s a quote on the current 4Q state of the UK private equity marketplace that explains the disparity in valuation expectations held by investors, owners, financial analysts, and those concerned about closely held businesses.
Global BVU News and Trends October 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
A plea for transparency from the UK private equity and venture capital industry
Listed company financial reports are supposed to be transparent, and often are not.
Global BVU News and Trends September 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
What factors contribute to inconsistent business valuation multiples?
Three professors at the Leipzig Graduate School of Management reviewed 1,149 recent private equity cross-border transactions to determine the consistency of the business valuation metrics.
Global BVU News and Trends August 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: Higher multiples for cross-border vs. domestic buyouts per new study
An analysis of over 1,000 global private equity transactions reveals that cross-border buyouts are associated with significantly higher valuation multiples than domestic ones, says a new study.
How can you get BV CPD during COVID-19?
The short answer is ‘virtual.’
Class-Action Litigation Involving ERISA/ESOP Valuation Issues
Join James F. Joyner and attorney Richard Pearl for unique insight into ESOPs and valuation principles. The general trend in ESOP transactions and valuation has been to acquiesce to fundamental changes because of the threat of litigation, even though ERISA or valuation principles do not require changes. Many defendants have been unable to adequately educate courts on some key issues. Get both the valuation and attorney perspective on how to address these issues.
Global BVU News and Trends June 2020
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Global BV News: D&P examines ‘breaking point’ for global firms
Almost half (47%) of alternative investment fund managers polled by Duff & Phelps say that three months is the “breaking point” at which the current economic restrictions impair the ability of businesses to resume business as usual after the lockdown.
IPEV offers guidance for 31 March valuations
The International Private Equity & Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines Board has issued special guidance for applying the IPEV Valuation Guidelines when estimating fair value at 31 March 2020.
BVU News and Trends April 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Global BV News: IPEV issues special guidance for March 31 valuations
The International Private Equity & Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines Board (“the IPEV Board”) has issued special guidance with respect to applying the IPEV Valuation Guidelines when estimating fair value at March 31, 2020, which will be “very challenging.”
BVU News and Trends March 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Rollover Equity: Don’t Just Take It at Face Value
The rights and preferences of rollover equity compared to the private equity sponsor’s shares and the sources of deal financing have important implications for valuation.
D&P examines impact of coronavirus on asset values
Duff & Phelps is monitoring the financial impact of the coronavirus on businesses and asset values across the investment funds sector globally, according to a client alert.
Fairness opinion provider rankings for 2019
The ‘Global Mergers & Acquisitions Review: Full Year 2019/Financial Advisors’ from Refinitiv (now a subsidiary of the LSEG) was released last week.
Fairness opinion provider rankings for 2019
The “Global Mergers & Acquisitions Review: Full Year 2019/Financial Advisors” from Refinitiv contains M&A statistics and also rankings for worldwide providers of fairness opinions.
BVU News and Trends November 2019
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
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