by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, Valuations
It seems obvious that the best time to find out about possible culture differences between two companies considering a merger is before the deal is complete. One of the most common reasons for mergers or acquisitions to fail is concern about cultural integration. It...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Valuations
For small business owners, it may seem like all you need is a little business and financial knowledge to perform a quick calculation to determine a business’ value. However, experienced valuation professionals apply tested valuation approaches that are based on real...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Sometimes courts face a hard choice, having to decide between equally compelling and competent valuations. Not so in a recent fair value proceeding in which the skills gap between the testifying experts made it easy for the court to pick the winner. Biz divorce: The...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Much of the valuation community’s attention in the past few months has focused on New York fair value proceedings. Now the Utah Supreme Court adds more fodder to the discussion with a decision that rejects the lower court’s reliance on precedent that prohibits...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
The 1993 Daubert case says that an attorney is permitted to challenge an expert witness’s credentials, and if successful, the expert will not be allowed to testify. One case before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims shows how an expert can successfully defend...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Valuations
Buy-sell agreements help protect small businesses with multiple owners if an owner dies, becomes disabled or chooses to leave the company. They should dictate who can buy the departing owner’s interest, when, how and for how much. It’s best if these contracts...
