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Transcending Fair Market Value

Value Scope

Click to Download: Transcending Fair Market Value Transcending Fair Market Value “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.” 1] But the concept of value is complex. 1] But the concept of value is complex. intrinsic value, fair value, fair market value).

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Transcending Fair Market Value

Value Scope

Click to Download: Transcending Fair Market Value. Transcending Fair Market Value. Margaret Wolfe Hungerford (née Hamilton), who authored many books, often under the pseudonym of ‘The Duchess’ When I think about value, I (like most in my profession) think first about fair market value (“FMV”).

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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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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Equity Valuation: Tips from Seasoned Investors

RNC

Valuing equity plays a role in the world as it determines the true value of a company’s shares. Both valuation firms and investors rely on equity valuation to make informed decisions. Neglecting Industry and Market Trends: Valuing equity is not a task.

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Valuation Purposes: Selling your Business

BV Specialists

One of the most essential steps in the selling process is to obtain an independent valuation of your company so you can understand the fair market value of the business as a whole, as well as the underlying tangible assets and goodwill.

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No Marketability Discounts or Discounts for Illiquidity for Controlling Interests of Companies

Chris Mercer

My most recent post, titled Fair Market Value and the Nonexistent Marketability Discount , generated quite a discussion when posted on LinkedIn. The post provided a solid rationale that there is no such thing as a marketability discount for controlling interests of companies. ” (p.

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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. For stock exchanged or issued in an M&A transaction, this generally will be the “closing date.”