Low-cost alternative for public-company data
BVWire recently met with Derek Zweig, a valuation practitioner who saw the need for a more affordable source of financial data when doing a guideline public company analysis.
BV News and Trends January 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Survey reveals use of Excel add-ins for the GPCM
As part of BVR’s ongoing surveys related to data resources and methodologies, we recently ran a short survey on the use of Excel add-ins for the guideline public company method (GPCM).
Reminder: Please take a survey on Excel add-ins for the GPCM
As part of BVR’s ongoing surveys related to data resources and methodologies, we’re exploring the use of Excel add-ins for the guideline public company method (GPCM).
Please take a survey on Excel add-ins for the GPCM
As part of BVR’s ongoing surveys related to data resources and methodologies, we’re exploring the use of Excel add-ins for the guideline public company method (GPCM).
Probing Questions Valuers Will Face About Their Guideline Transaction Analysis
Here are the questions a trier of fact (or other reviewer) will ask the analyst about his or her guideline transactions method. Includes a worksheet judges use to compare the work of two opposing experts.
A ‘Radical’ Market Data Approach to Startup Valuations
Michael Blake (Brady Ware & Co.) has issued a challenge to appraisers of early-stage companies: add rationality to valuing startups by relying more heavily on market inputs. The income approach is not always effective in prerevenue situations, so Blake turns to guideline public-company and transaction method alternatives.
Relying on Guideline Public-Company Data in Appraisals of Closely Held Interests
What are the guidelines for using the guideline public-company data in appraisals of closely held interests? Join Rob Schlegel to learn the background and logic for appraisers relying on public-company transaction data, including the advantages and disadvantages. There are a variety of sources for these data, and several examples will be provided as to how these data are used. Winnowing the initial data group and concluding on the best fit given the client conditions imply ...
Today! Take a fresh look at the GPC method
What are the best sources of data for the guideline public-company (GPC) methodology when valuing a closely held interest?
BV News and Trends May 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Updated DealStats Companion Guide now available
The DealStats public- and private-transaction database has a newly revised Companion Guide that reflects updated charts, graphs, and exhibits.
GameStop and AMC set the stage to redefine ‘fair’ investment value
BVWire—UK hopes all of our readers are silently enjoying the GameStop and AMC stock price explosion these last two weeks.
BVU News and Trends November 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
BVU News and Trends October 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Time to Take a Fresh Look at the Use of Transaction Databases
This is an adaptation of an article contained in the new fourth edition of The Comprehensive Guide to the Use and Application of Transaction Databases.
DealStats now lets nonsubscribers search comparables
The DealStats public- and private-transaction database now allows a nonsubscriber to fully utilize the “Quick Search” and “Search” tabs to view limited information on the “Data” tab.
New enhancements made to DealStats transaction database
DealStats (formerly Pratt’s Stats), the state-of-the-art platform for private- and public-company transaction comparables, has made some enhancements.
BVU News and Trends July 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
How to avoid trouble when using transaction databases
Understand your data!
Put extra scrutiny on market comps, panel advises
The market approach is obviously troublesome now, which makes it even more important to scrutinize your comps, according to a panel that participated in BVR’s second free Town Hall event on the impact of COVID-19 on valuations.
BVU News and Trends April 2020
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Advance look at BVR’s new guideline public comps tool
In late March, a free trial will be available for BVR’s new Guideline Public Company Comps Tool (GPCCT), which has been built exclusively for the business valuation community.
A Script for Pharmacy Valuation
The U.S. healthcare industry is very large, complex, and changing rapidly. This highly regulated industry is also a significant user of valuation services, primarily to support transactions, contracting, and internal strategic planning purposes. The importance of consummating transactions within fair market value cannot be overstated, as the alternative can result in substantial financial consequences to the parties involved. As such, advisors need to know the operational and valuation issues associated with healthcare entities so they ...
Global BVU News and Trends August 2019
Business valuation news from a global perspective.
Meanwhile, the global value of control trends down slightly during Q1 2019
BVR has completed its latest quarterly update to the FactSet Mergerstat/BVR Control Premium Study (CPS), which includes an added 141 controlling acquisitions worldwide.