James Horkey CPA/ABV CFF

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Valuing Synergies

In mergers and acquisitions (M&As), there are some buyers who are willing to pay a premium above the fair market value of the business on a controlling basis. This premium typically is the result of cost-saving or revenue-building synergies that a specific buyer can potentially gain by acquiring the seller’s business. When selling a business, […]

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James Horkey CPA/ABV CFF

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3 Approaches to Valuing a Businesss

Valuing a private business is a complex endeavor. But, when all is said and done, valuation analyses boil down to three general approaches. 1. Market Approach Under this approach, valuators derive pricing multiples from public or private comparable transactions. These pricing multiples are then applied to the subject company to derive its value. For example, […]

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James Horkey CPA/ABV CFF

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Taking a Red Pen to Make Financial Adjustments for Valuation Purposes

Financial statements are an important source of data for valuing a business. But they tell only part of the story. An accurate business valuation hinges on a comprehensive understanding of the subject company’s relative performance and its future earnings power. To help clarify matters, experts often make various adjustments to the financials. Here are some […]

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James Horkey CPA/ABV CFF

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Do Valuation Discounts Apply to Compulsory Shareholder Buyouts?

Valuation discounts for lack of control and marketability are major points of contention when companies or controlling shareholders are required to buy out shareholders who own minority interests. What’s appropriate depends on the facts of the case — and there’s an important distinction between statutory and contractual buyouts. Statutory Buyouts In many jurisdictions, minority shareholders […]

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James Horkey CPA/ABV CFF

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Rx for Valuing a Distressed Business

Over the last two years, market conditions — from cost increases and forced shutdowns to shortages of labor and supplies — have taken their toll on many businesses. While owners of distressed businesses may hope to turn things around, some will unfortunately shutter. Valuation is a prophecy of the future, not the past. So valuing […]

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