BV News and Trends June 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
One of My Favorite Court Cases Reveals What Makes a Guideline Company—It’s a Classic
The very essence of the market approach is summed up in this court case that has stood the test of time.
BV News and Trends May 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Watch a free webinar on an Excel add-in for GPC analysis
Are you paying an arm and a leg for financial data when doing a guideline public company (GPC) analysis?
New Excel Add-In: Incorporate Guideline Public Company Data Seamlessly
Join the Value Analytics team for a deep dive into the Value Analytics Excel plug-in. This demo will provide an overview of the plug-in functionality and supporting documentation. Proprietary templates are introduced to facilitate analysis for users. Find out how to access public-company data at an affordable price ...
Free webinar today on an Excel add-in for GPC analysis
If you are looking for a more affordable source of financial data when doing a guideline public company analysis, tune in to a free webinar today on the Value Analytics Excel add-in.
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!