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Mercer’s Musings #4: Factors to Consider in Valuing Partial Ownership Interests

Chris Mercer

Provisions in the organizational and governance documents that affect the rights, restrictions, marketability and liquidity of the subject interest. Defined expiration or termination dates contained in the governing documents, or other external factors, that may precipitate a foreseeable liquidation or sale of the underlying entity.

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Fair Market Value and the Nonexistent Marketability Discount for Controlling Interests

Chris Mercer

The book value of the stock and the financial condition of the business. The dividend-paying capacity. Whether or not the enterprise has good will or other intangible value. Sales of the stock and the size of the block of stock to be valued. The earning capacity of the company.