by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | IRS Regulation, Valuations
When determining fair market value (FMV), valuing donations other than cash or equivalents is rarely easy. Typically, FMV is the highest value that can be obtained for a gift in kind between a seller and a buyer who are acting independently from each other in an...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Court Rulings, Valuations
LongPath Capital, LLC v. Ramtron International Corp., 2015 Del. Ch. LEXIS 177 (June 30, 2015) The Delaware Court of Chancery was a hive of activity during summer 2015. In two months, the court issued a number of key valuation decisions—all long and deep. The following...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Valuations
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” This is a common phrase, but it’s not as common for businesses to realize that this same theory can apply in the valuation of interests in a business. Controlling Interest is Valuable A publicly traded business is...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Clear-View Techs., Inc. v. Rasnick, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 72601 (June 3, 2015); Clear-View Techs., Inc. v. Rasnick, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 71990 (June 2, 2015) In an intellectual property case, the court determined what qualifies as admissible rebuttal testimony under...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Valuations
Valuing a private business is a complex process, but most closely held business owners want to know the value of their investments, especially if they are going to sell or gift shares to family members or charities. It is vital to hire a valuation professional who...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Divorce Litigation, Financial Planning, Valuations
During a divorce, when either spouse owns a private business interest, the divorce settlement is only as reasonable as the value of the business and the compensation of its owners. Replacement compensation can become a controversial issue, especially when the spouse...
