Chris Mercer

MARCH 8, 2023

This post provides a discussion of several implications of the definition of the standard of value known as fair market value. We focus first on the definition of fair market value. We then look at the implications for the so-called “marketability discount for controlling interests.”

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Valutico

MAY 6, 2024

Market-based methods like Comparable Companies Analysis and Precedent Transactions Analysis offer relative measures of value based on market data. Income-based methods such as Discounted Cash Flow analysis focus on future cash flows to determine value.

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Equilest

AUGUST 6, 2023

Calculating Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow (FCF) is a crucial metric used in valuation, representing the cash generated by the business available for distribution to investors and debt repayment. EquiTest, for example, provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies the valuation process.

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Chris Mercer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In other words, value is a function of expected cash flow, growth, and risk. Every appraisal of every business entails an examination of expected cash flows (using income capitalization methods, discounted cash flow methods, guideline public company methods, or guideline transaction methods).

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