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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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A Look at Tax Valuation in Action

Appraisal Rights

In prior posts, we have explained various valuation concepts, including the discounted cash flow (DCF) and comparable company analyses. In this post, we examine how those concepts can be applied for tax purposes. Commissioner , No. 16853-08, 2011 Tax Ct. Memo LEXIS 150 (T.C.

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Understanding Valuation Techniques in Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

Income-Based Valuation The income-based valuation method focuses on the target company’s ability to generate future cash flows and assesses the present value of these cash flows. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis is a commonly used income-based valuation technique.

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Top Methods CPAs Use to Determine a Business’ Value

Shuster & Co.

The value is based on the net cash that would be generated from the sale of assets. Generally, this approach results in a lower value than other approaches, including the fair market value method. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)/Income Valuation.

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Clash of Valuation Visions: Appraisal Proceeding Over Manhattan Eyeglass Shop Goes the Distance

Farrel Fritz

The authors of this blog have a special affinity for fair value appraisal proceedings. With that appetite in mind, I’m delighted to blog about a recent decision from New York County Commercial Division Justice Jennifer Schecter , Rosenthal v Erber , No. 650771/2021 (Sup Ct, NY County 2023).

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

Chris Mercer

My conclusion is that the various restricted stock studies are inadequate to meet current business valuation standards and that they should not be used as a basis for “guessing” the magnitude of marketability discounts for illiquid interests of closely held businesses. These discounts, some will say, are very low.

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Update on Oil & Gas Royalties Litigation-Key Valuation Issues

Value Scope

This will determine the Standard of Value; there are more than one. The Standard of Value. Fair market value,” is mostly used for tax purposes, but it is really the primary and most customary Standard in the USA. Fair Value” is the US GAAP application standard. Basins/Access to Markets.