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ESOP Valuation: Fair Market Value

Peak Business Valuation

After gathering data, the valuation expert can calculate the fair market value of the company’s shares. With this information, business owners can maximize the efficiency of an ESOP and increase the value of a business. Fair Market Value and ESOPs The fair market value of a business has a strong influence on an ESOP.

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Fair Market Value and the Nonexistent Marketability Discount for Controlling Interests

Chris Mercer

This post provides a discussion of several implications of the definition of the standard of value known as fair market value. We focus first on the definition of fair market value. We then look at the implications for the so-called “marketability discount for controlling interests.”

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Statutory Fair Value vs Fair Market Value (and Fair Value): Not So Subtle Differences

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

The central question for a board aside from fairness and process is: what price? While the terms “fair market value” and “fair value” appear to be similar, they are very different concepts.

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Appraised Value vs. Market Value: Understanding the Differences and Why They Matter

Viking Mergers

Appraisal and fair market values are two of these figures, which are fundamental in getting the most money for the company you have worked hard to build. Although these two numbers should ideally be the same, fluctuations in the market coupled with more subjective factors not found on paper often mean that it is different.

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Value of Equipment: Liquidation, Replacement, or Fair Market?

Peak Business Valuation

These include the liquidation value, replacement value, and fair market value. In this article, we explore the nuances of methods for valuing equipment. This requires selecting the desired equipment value and method(s) for calculating it. It is one of three methods for valuing equipment.

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Avoiding Mistakes with ESOP Valuations

Peak Business Valuation

Benefits of Receiving an ESOP Valuation As part of an ESOP valuation, a business appraiser calculates the fair market value of a business and the shares in the ESOP. In this article, we discuss how to avoid mistakes with ESOP valuations. This can help mitigate risks and increase the fair market value of an ESOP.

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Comment on GLA Adjustment: Adjusting Full Difference vs a Threshold Amount by David

Appraisers Blog

This article is biased towards adjusting to the exact square foot. Read the definition of fair market value. ONLY adjust for what you believe (because you are market informed) is BUYER behavior. And an adjustment calculator – I wish.