Privately-held business owners might need appraisals of their interests for many reasons, including: Strategic planning, Mergers, acquisitions and shareholder buy-ins (or buy-outs), Equitable distributions of marital estates, Minority shareholder disputes, Bankruptcy, Small business loans, and Gifts and estate planning. Some owners may be tempted to seek the offering with the lowest price tag. After all, a…

The discount for lack of marketability (DLOM) is one of the most contentious issues in business valuation. One reason is that the DLOM can lower a business interest’s value by as much as 35 percent — or more. Another reason is that the DLOM varies significantly, depending on the rights and restrictions attached to the business…

Few businesses have been left unscathed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Unfortunately, many have been mortally wounded. Some may be living on life support thanks to financial help from the government, but their long-term survival is in doubt. That may not be inevitable, however, particularly for businesses that are proactive. Business advisors are instructing companies…