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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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Interim Guidance on Stock Buyback Excise Tax Confirms Broad Application to M&A and Capital Market Transactions

Cooley M&A

The Excise Tax generally applies to the fair market value of stock repurchased in a taxable year, net of the fair market value of stock issued in the same taxable year, with certain modifications. There is a rebuttable presumption under the Notice, however, that such exception does not apply.

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

Chris Mercer

The potential market for similar enterprises or assets (e.g., The emerging attractiveness of the entity for equity offering, sale, merger or acquisition. Expected interim dividends or distributions to the interest, which may differ from the expected benefits (cash flows) generated by the entity or asset as a whole.

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Guest Post: Properly Applying Valuation Discounts in a Business Divorce

Appraisal Rights

The business valuator must carefully scrutinize the characteristics in the interest being valued to determine stakeholder equity. This includes reviewing business information and assessing equity risk in order to produce a value conclusion addressing those risk factors. Declare/pay shareholder dividends.

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WIDE VARIANCE IN DISCOUNT VALUATIONS

The Mentor Group

Long-term equity anticipation securities (LEAPs). Marketability - the limited market for trading interests in the entity or asset. Instead, they own non-operating assets such as corporate securities, LLC Interests in partnerships, private equity investments, government obligations and real estate. Control premium studies.

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Valuation Using Multiples—What Is It and How Does It Work? Core Ideas Explained

Valutico

Comparable data is based on market prices of comparable, listed companies (a so called ‘peer group’). This valuation method reflects investor sentiment in sectors and markets. Assumption: Share prices are an accurate reflection of fair market value. discount for lack of liquidity and/or marketability).

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Your Guide to Valuing a Company Using the Multiples Approach

Valutico

Comparable data is based on market prices of comparable, listed companies (a so called ‘peer group’). This valuation method reflects investor sentiment in sectors and markets. Assumption: Share prices are an accurate reflection of fair market value. discount for lack of liquidity and/or marketability).