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Deja Vu #10: Valuation Theory is the Same for Businesses and Business Interests: V =f(CF, G, and R)

Chris Mercer

Business appraisers routinely use the discounted cash flow model to value entire businesses. Deja Vu #9: Pre-IPO Discounts Do Not Provide Valid Evidence for Marketability Discounts. The Discounted Cash Flow Model for Businesses. The same valuation theory applies to both.

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Fair Market Value and the Nonexistent Marketability Discount for Controlling Interests

Chris Mercer

Fair Market Value Defined Fair market value occurs at the intersection of hypothetical negotiations between hypothetical willing, knowledgeable and able buyers and sellers. Therefore, in every fair market value determination prepared by business appraisers, it is critical that both buyers and sellers are present for the negotiation.