Peak Business Valuation

JANUARY 17, 2023

Additionally, consider the seller’s motivations. A fair market value looks at what a typical, hypothetical buyer or seller would transact at. We are often surprised at how often a buyer is willing to “take the seller’s word for it” on valuation matters. The seller could have unintentionally been incorrect.

Business Valuation 98

Business Valuation Fair Market Value Appraisal Start-ups 98

Musings on Markets

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A few days ago, I valued Instacart ahead of its initial public offering , and noted that the reception that the stock gets will be a good barometer of where risk capital stands in the market, right now. Within the investment community, there has always been a clear recognition of the importance of intangibles in driving investment value.

Intangible Assets 104

Intangible Assets Book Value Equity Start-ups 104

IBG Business

MARCH 11, 2022

Making a good selling decision requires good information. If you undervalue your business, you leave hard-earned money on the table. They need to understand their profit and loss statements and balance sheets so they can make good management decisions. – Peter P. . – Peter P. Yes, it’s overwhelming.

Start-ups 52

Start-ups Finance Technology Business Valuation 52

Musings on Markets

MAY 24, 2021

As we approach the mid point of 2021, financial markets, for the most part, have had a good year so far. Most inflation indices start by defining a bundle of goods and services to use in measuring inflation and a process for collecting the price levels of those goods and services, to come up with a measure of inflation.

Treasury 55

Treasury Start-ups Risk Premium Price to Book 55

Reynolds Holding

OCTOBER 5, 2022

SPAC and crypto-related filings continue to be a focus of plaintiffs’ attorneys, even as the nature of these suits continues to evolve. A. Filing Trends. Figure 1 below reflects the semi-annual filing rates dating back to 2013 (all charts courtesy of Cornerstone Research). The 105 total new “core” cases—i.e., & Exch. Comm’n , 20 F.4th

Start-ups 72

Start-ups Marketability Equity Compliance 72

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Specifically, a key question that many investors, traders and interested observers have been asking is whether a company, whose stock price and business is beleaguered, can take advantage of a soaring stock price to not just pull itself out of trouble, but make itself a more valuable firm.

Start-ups 52

Start-ups Equity Marketability 52

Reynolds Holding

MARCH 27, 2023

Although the market for SPAC IPOs has cooled relative to 2021, litigation arising out of SPAC transactions remains active, and courts have started to rule on motions to dismiss in SPAC-related shareholder lawsuits, with several recent decisions finding plaintiffs’ allegations to be sufficient to move forward.

Technology 59

Technology Start-ups Compliance Finance 59

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Bringing in the operating income from the previous section, and adjusting for taxes, I scale those after-tax operating earnings to invested capital to estimate a return on invested capital at Adani Enterprises, and as you can see the Adani success story hits a roadblock.

Start-ups 100

Start-ups Market Capitalization Marketability Equity 100