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...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Valuations
Maine business owners are often surprised when they receive their valuation report from a hired appraiser. Often times the expert is hired to determine the fair market value of a business interest for, say, divorce or gift and estate tax purposes, and the client...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
There is a common perception that financial expert witnesses are biased in favor of their clients’ financial interests. In truth, credentialed professionals must adhere to various ethical standards that require them to be independent and objective when serving...
