by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Tax Planning, Valuations
Guardian Energy, LLC v. County of Waseca, 2015 Minn. LEXIS 437 (Aug. 12, 2015) Quantifying external obsolescence (EO) poses a challenge even for experienced appraisers. No wonder the Minnesota tax court recently got into trouble when it rejected the analyses of the...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Valuations
When selling a business, did you know there are some buyers who would be willing to pay a premium above the fair market value of the business on a controlling basis? These are strategic (or synergistic) buyers, and might include competitors looking to build market...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Valuations
How would you value a business? Although the techniques sound simple, do-it-yourself appraisals can generate misleading results. Each business requires a customized approach, as well as fine-tuning and subtle nuances, and each. The three approaches appraisers use to...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Divorce Litigation, Valuations
In this article we will discuss two appellate court cases that teach valuable lessons that apply when valuing a business interest in divorce. Legal precedent related to the use of expert witnesses and business appraisals in divorce tends to vary from state to state....
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Rowe v. DPI Specialty Foods, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 110605 (Aug. 19, 2015) Causation confounds even experienced valuators. A common mistake is not to address it at all and risk exclusion under Daubert. But a recent decision presents the opposite situation: an expert...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Divorce Litigation, Valuations
In divorce cases it’s common for an interest in a closely held business or professional practice to be the marital estate’s most valuable asset. In many states, a valuator may be called upon to distinguish between active appreciation in the business’s...
