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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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Mercer’s Musings #3: Marketability Discounts Re Two Hypothetical Minority Interests

Chris Mercer

In Mercer’s Musings #2, we discussed the old and cold data on restricted stock transactions that have been misused by appraisers for decades. This conclusion applies to all appraisals, including those prepared for the Internal Revenue Service. In other words, value is a function of expected cash flow, growth, and risk.

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How to Value an SME—An Introductory Guide

Valutico

Discounted Cash Flow analysis), Market Approach (e.g. net asset value calculation). The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) is a leading valuation method that calculates value based on future cash flows, considering time value of money.

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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.