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When Do Disguised Dividends Add Up to Minority Shareholder Oppression?

Farrel Fritz

De facto dividend. Disguised dividend. Constructive dividend. The tax laws thus provide no small incentive for owners of closely held companies to pay themselves, shall we say, generous compensation in lieu of declaring and paying dividends.

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Deal Structures: How to Negotiate Assets Conveyed

Viking Mergers

We created this four-part series of blogs to pull pack the curtain on business deal structures and provide helpful information to entrepreneurs like you. Bigger businesses may track dividends, notes payable, and taxes owed.). This article is Part Two.

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Key Methods for Accurate Valuation of Shares

RNC

In this blog, we explore key methods for the valuation of shares to understand a company’s genuine worth. Dividend Discount Model (DDM) The dividend discount model (DDM) provides a structured approach to the valuation of shares. It aids in identifying opportunities and managing risks effectively in the stock market.

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Themes from Q4 2022 Earnings Calls

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

In our most recent blog post, Themes from Q4 2022 Earnings Calls, Part 1 Upstream, prevalent themes from E&P companies included dividend distribution, organic growth.

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Antitrust: State AGs Mount Sherman Act Challenge to Albertsons’ Special Dividend

John Jenkins

I’ve previously blogged about how the Kroger & Albertsons’s merger agreement dealt with the potentially significant antitrust issues associated with their deal, but I’m not sure that they anticipated the kind of legal challenge that a group of State AGs launched yesterday.

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The Benefits of a Quality of Earnings Analysis for E&P Companies

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

As we’ve often highlighted on this blog, transaction activity in the O&G sector has waned in recent years. Rather than utilizing free cash flows to support expansions via acquisitions, companies have emphasized capital discipline, favoring dividend payouts and buybacks.

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What is ‘Business Valuation’ in Shark Tank?

RNC

This blog aims to unravel the concept of what is business valuation in Shark Tank and its significance for startups seeking investment. Dividend Discount Model DDM estimates the present value of expected future dividends from owning a stock. But why does valuation matter, and how does it impact startups seeking investment?