by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Valuations
Usually a professional appraiser will seek input from the current owners when he or she is valuing a business. They want to get the inside scoop on how the business works, and it is an important part of the appraisal process. Valuators need not only knowledge related...
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
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...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Divorce Litigation, Valuations
Crider v. Crider, 2014 Ind. App. LEXIS 416 (Aug. 26, 2014) In a recent divorce case involving a series of family businesses in which the husband owned interests, the trial court faced considerable hurdles to arrive at a valuation of the marital estate. A small army of...