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Typical Transaction Types & Terms

Business Sales M&A

In our last two blog posts, we outlined business transaction options available to owners depending upon where they are on our Seller Readiness Matrix. Some of these options have a higher value than others. If maximizing value is the most important issue to a seller, then they should review our Typical Transaction Types & Terms chart as well. What one sees is that value changes depending upon the.

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A new operating model for pharma: How the pandemic has influenced priorities

Mckinsey and Company

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted pharma companies to rethink their organizational strategies. A survey of executives suggests where value might lie.

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COVID Relief Bill Provides 100% COBRA Premium Subsidy and Enrollment Option for Involuntarily Terminated Employees

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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 1319. Available at [link]. Congress has passed, and the President is expected to sign, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), creating a 100% COBRA premium subsidy and additional COBRA enrollment rights for certain employees (and their families) who have lost group health plan coverage due to an involuntary termination of employment or reduction of hours.

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Perspectives Paper: Market Value, an Established Basis of Value

IVSC

In our first perspectives paper, Challenges to Market Value , the IVSC Tangible Assets Board (TAB) explored a number of topics pertaining to Market Value, which is one of the most common basis of value used in valuations. Topics discussed included: Price versus value, relating various forms of market evidence to a basis of value, the availability of market information in a pandemic world, prudential value and its comparison to Market Value, and value in volatile listed markets.

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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How Much Should A Business Valuation Cost?

Chris Curtain

How Much Should I Spend on a Business Appraisal? Pricing to value a company varies from free to $15,000 for most business owners. How do you decide what is the appropriate valuation type and cost for you? Business Appraisal Florida has designed this decision tree to help you get the most value for your time […]. The post How Much Should A Business Valuation Cost?

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Which Factors Can Impact a Startup Valuation?

Startup Valuation Blog

Startup valuation is impacted not only by the company's development stage but also by several other factors. In this blog post, we will survey several factors that can determine the value of the startup. During the different stages of a startup, from seed to IPO, the ability to raise money is a question of survival. One of the main issues the investors and stockholders face during that process is the valuation issue - 'What is your company's pre-money value?

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The ESG Movement: The "Goodness" Gravy Train Rolls On!

Musings on Markets

Last year, I wrote a post on ESG and explained why I was skeptical about the claims made by advocates about the benefits it would bring to companies, investors and society. In the year since, I have heard from many on the topic, and while there are some who agreed with me on the internal inconsistencies in its arguments, there were quite a few who disagreed with me.

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Japanese Version Of SPACs Floated

Global Finance

SPACs have become all the rage in North America, but have yet to make a big splash in Asia.

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FRP Advisory sees H1 profits drop to £5.7m

Accountancy Today

FRP Advisory has reported that pre-tax profits for the six-month period ended 31 October 2021, dropped to £5.7m from £7.1m the previous year. The fall in profit was attributed to “high levels” of government support in response to the pandemic which reduced the amount of administration appointments by 49% to 390 in H1 2022 (H1 2021: 763). Despite the fall, revenues grew 25% to £44.7, up from £35.9m and was boosted by the group completing 50 transactions during the period with a combined deal valu

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Affiliate Website Valuation: What’s Your Affiliate Site Worth?

FE International

This article is part of our? Valuation by Business Model ?series, in which we provide you with information on what makes your particular business model unique when it comes to valuation. For more in-depth reading on valuation, see our post How to Value a Website or Internet Business. To get a valuation from our expert team,? click here. Affiliate Site Market Update .

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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M&A Structured Sale

Business Sales M&A

Conducting an M&A Structured Sale is a great way to sell a business particularly if it is receiving a lot of unsolicited interest. At its core, a structured sale is a process where a firm is marketed without a price and generates multiple offers in a short period of time. This then creates an auction for the transaction which simultaneously yields a number of good proposals to choose from.

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The six must-haves to achieve breakthrough growth in e-commerce D2C

Mckinsey and Company

With e-commerce surging, building direct-to-consumer capabilities is more important than ever—but how do companies truly scale their D2C business?

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In What Order Should Reimbursements Be Paid When Employees Have Both HRA and Health FSA Balances?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Next year, our company will set up an HRA and a health FSA covering the same employees. In what order should reimbursements be paid from these two plans? ANSWER: Unless you design your plan differently, the general ordering rule is that expenses are paid first from the HRA, until the HRA balance is exhausted, and then from the health FSA. However, this general rule makes it more likely that unused health FSA funds will be forfeited, especially in health FSAs that do not allow carryover

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Watch again: Valuing Unregistered Land

IVSC

This webinar explores the recently published UNHABIT guidance on the valuation of unregistered land, a piece of work that the IVSC and a number of other international organisations have been involved in. The session includes insights from the experts involved in drafting the new manual. Panellists: Ben Elder – Chair, IVSC Tangible Assets Board.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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A Short Guide When Choosing a Business Valuation Company

Chris Curtain

It is necessary to perform thorough research before selecting an accredited business valuation company. Acquaint yourself first with a company’s valuation methodologies and make sure that they have a strong understanding of the industry. Doing so will definitely result in a fair and positive business valuation. When choosing a business valuation company, there are major […].

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9 Factors That Affect The Value Of A Startup

Startup Valuation Blog

The value of a startup is affected by many factors. Here is a list of nine factors that affect the value of a startup. . As we have already mentioned the importance of valuing your startup, an increased startup value directly means that you are excelling in your startup, and your continuous struggle will indeed bear fruit. However, how can you ensure that your startup value is increasing?

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Transcending Value – Liquidation, Monetary, Financial, and Strategic Value

Value Scope

Transcending Value – Liquidation, Monetary, Financial, and Strategic Value Blog 2 of 4: This is the second in a series of blogs that attempts to explain and distinguish between various valuation concepts, such as price, fair market value, fair value, liquidation value, intrinsic value, financial value versus strategic value, monetary versus economic value, emotional and psychic value, among others.

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Tesla's Trillion Dollar Moment: A Valuation Revisit!

Musings on Markets

I have been writing about, and valuing, Tesla for most of its lifetime in public markets, and while it remains a company that draws strong reactions, it is also one that I truly enjoy valuing. It has been a while since my last valuation of the company, which occurred in January 2020, and given how much the landscape has changed since, partly as a result of the company's own actions and partly because of how COVID has upended its competitors in the automobile business, it is time to revisit the c

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Strategic Land Grab

Global Finance

Big Tech preps for going back to offices by scooping up commercial real estate.

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Hurst adds to its corporate finance team

Accountancy Today

Hurst has bolstered its corporate finance team with three additional staff to continue to meet demand within the sector. Max Perry has joined the firm’s corporate finance division as an associate director from the Camlee Group, an M&A advisory practice where he spent more than five years after moving from Deloitte. Meanwhile, Danielle Tierney has joined EY as a corporate finance executive.

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How to Value a Website or Internet Business in 2022

FE International

If you’ve been trying to understand how to value a website or internet business you’ve come to the right place. Accurately valuing a website for sale can for many be the most challenging part of the purchase process. An internet business’s lack of physical assets can often complicate valuations, but if you’re clear on the pros and cons of the methods available, gather the right data on the relevant valuation drivers and apply this correctly, you will almost always arrive at a w

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Pandemic Performance: Preparing for Financial Discussions

Business Sales M&A

As I speak to owners about selling their business this year, after sitting out from doing so during the pandemic, I tell them that based on how the business performed during the pandemic, they will have to confront two questions from buyers. 1. Your business decreased in 2020. If you think it was due to the pandemic, when do think they will return to 2019 levels?

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Are you chasing the right digital assets?

Mckinsey and Company

Success in digital M&A requires a clear strategy that guides target selection, due diligence, and integration.

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When Does the Premium Subsidy End for a Biweekly COBRA Billing Cycle?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: We understand that the COBRA premium subsidy is set to expire on September 30, 2021. Does this mean the subsidy will be cut off on that date regardless of a plan’s COBRA billing cycle? ANSWER: In general, the COBRA premium subsidy for an assistance eligible individual (AEI) ends on the earliest of (1) the end of the AEI’s maximum COBRA coverage period; (2) the first month after the AEI becomes eligible for other disqualifying health coverage; or (3) September 30, 2021 (the end of the

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Watch again: ESG and Tangible Asset Valuation

IVSC

This webinar explores the recently published IVSC Perspectives paper on ESG and Tangible Asset Valuation and how ESG’s can be quantified within valuation of existing assets. Panellists: Kim Hildebrandt – Specialist Valuer, Government of Victoria. Emily Chadwick – ESG Risk (Valuation Lead, JLL, EMEA. Miriam Patterson – Head of Office Partnerships, Charter Hall.

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The Complete Guide on How to Choose the Best Business Appraiser

Chris Curtain

There are many reasons to hire a business appraiser other than an owner wanting to sell their company or someone wanting to make an offer to buy. If a company wants to raise equity, it’ll need a valuation to determine how much they’re worth. Employee incentive planning, taxes, and stock ownership plans are other reasons […]. The post The Complete Guide on How to Choose the Best Business Appraiser appeared first on Business Appraisal Florida.

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Three Negotiation Tips When Fundraising

Startup Valuation Blog

Fundraising is one of the most critical and impactful parts of running a startup. How well you negotiate can make a huge difference. This blog post will find the three most important tips to help you deal better in your fundraising process. Tip number 1 - Determine the three HOWS: In the negotiation process, you should decide about the three HOWS: 1. how much money will you receive?

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Transcending Value – Liquidation, Monetary, Financial, and Strategic Value

Value Scope

Transcending Value – Liquidation, Monetary, Financial, and Strategic Value. Blog 2 of 4: . This is the second in a series of blogs that attempts to explain and distinguish between various valuation concepts, such as price, fair market value, fair value, liquidation value, intrinsic value, financial value versus strategic value, monetary versus economic value, emotional and psychic value, among others.

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The Zomato IPO: A Bet on Big Markets and Platforms!

Musings on Markets

Zomato, an Indian online food-delivery company, was opened up to public market investors on July 14, 2021, and its market debut is being watched for clues by a number of other online ventures in India, waiting in the wings to go public. The primary attraction of the company, to investors, comes not from its current standing (modest revenues and big losses), but from its positioning to take advantage of the potential growth in the Indian food delivery market.

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Return Or Impact?

Global Finance

Spare a thought for corporate treasurers as they mull where to invest their excess cash.

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RG welcomes new corporate finance executive

Accountancy Today

RG Corporate Finance (RG) has welcomed Adam Tindale to its team as a corporate finance executive. Tindale began his career with Newcastle-headquartered Ryecroft Glenton as an audit and accounts assistant, progressing to audit and accounts senior, before being appointed as a corporate finance executive in October 2021. He spent time on secondment with several of Ryecroft Glenton’s six service lines, including corporate finance, before achieving an accountancy qualification with the Association of

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Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Been Kind to ESOPs?

Meade & Moore

Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has made an indelible impression on American businesses. Fortunately, with those trying circumstances came clarity, for some. Business owners were forced to redefine their priorities, both for their businesses and for themselves. For many, one of the lessons they learned was how important a good exit strategy can be.

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2021 First Quarter Review: Challenges, Optimism & Trends

Business Sales M&A

The first quarter has show growth in confidence and optimism among business owners and M&A professionals alike. Valuation multiples and deal flow are expected to increase in the next three months, according to the first quarter Market Pulse Report. A shortage of strong performing businesses has driven premium prices for those who have show to be “pandemic proof” and have grown or remained.

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New York: A concrete jungle where dreams are still made

Mckinsey and Company

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, millions visited the Big Apple every year to fulfill their travel and business aspirations. What will it take for them to return?

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