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 | Divorce Litigation, Valuations
Diez v. Davey, 2014 Mich. App. LEXIS 2041 (Oct. 23, 2014) How does the law treat undistributed income from a parent’s S corporation for purposes of determining child support? This was the central question in a recent child custody case. The lower court relied on...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Valuations
Goodwill is one of the most valued assets for many small businesses. It exists among many different types of companies, from professional service firms to retailers to manufacturers. To place a value on this important piece of a business’ puzzle requires a valuation...
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...
