PinnedThe control premium controversyThe control premium story changed over thirty years ago, but the application of control premiums still appears to be a controversial…Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
Valuing a minority interest in a private companyA minority investor in a privately held company, brings to my mind being stuck in the mud! It is likely to be a slow process finding a…Feb 19Feb 19
Business Valuation Approaches and the International Valuation StandardsThe International Valuation Standards (IVS) provide some very helpful guidance on the three key Valuation Approaches and the application of…Feb 19Feb 19
What the ATO expects to see in a business valuation report and where the IVS can helpWho can determine a business value?Feb 19Feb 19
2025 International Valuations StandardsThe updated International Valuation Standards (the Standards) were published in January 2024 and apply to all valuations from 31 January…Jan 8Jan 8
Estimating an illiquidity discount using option modellingAn investor in a public company can sell their shares instantaneously. In comparison it usually takes time for an investor in a private…Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
How to value a start-up?!Valuing a start-up or young company can be problematic. Key problems can include:Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
Valuing private companies part 2: Quantifying illiquidityCompared to a hypothetical diversified investor in a public company, a hypothetical controlling investor in a private business can…Nov 16, 2022Nov 16, 2022
Valuing a veterinary practiceThere appears increasing financial interest in the veterinary industry with publicly listed and private equity-backed companies actively…Nov 11, 2022Nov 11, 2022
Valuing private companies Part 1: Quantifying systematic and unsystematic riskCompared to a hypothetical diversified investor in a public company, a hypothetical investor in a private business can potentially suffer…Aug 29, 2022Aug 29, 2022
