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ASC 805 Valuations: Why Need Them?
- January 14, 2023
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Finance & accounting, Global Economy, Uncategorized
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ASC 805 valuations are conducted for purposes of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, stock option exercises, tangible and intangible asset valuations. ASC 805 is a requirement set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Valuation experts who adhere to these standards must comply with certain procedures as well as demonstrate an understanding of the various methods used in performing financial analysis and calculations. This includes considering factors such as market data on comparable companies, -
How do we expect the year 2022 to close?
- December 6, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Global Economy
While the economic growth across major economies is already being challenged, inflation remains an added force that concerns central banks across these economies. The rise in the central bank rates is one option to help tackle inflation, provided handled with a delicate balance. In an ideal condition, rising rates lead to expenditure reduction to stabilize prices. On the other hand, economic growth slows down as borrowing costs for companies increase, and access to capital becomes -
How Precise Valuation can be the game changer in Litigation Finance?
- September 7, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Finance & accounting, Global Economy, Uncategorized
Litigation finance is a rapidly growing industry that provides funding to plaintiffs in exchange for a portion of their potential settlement or jury award. When deciding whether or not to provide funding, litigation finance companies must accurately value the case in order to assess the risk involved and determine a reasonable return on investment. Litigation Finance Investment Market to grow $11.4 bn in 2019 to more than double to $23.3 bn in 2027, as per -
The Peaks and Pitfalls of Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
- August 1, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Global Economy, International, Uncategorized
Many investors think that the key to making money in investments is to buy low and sell high. While this is certainly one way to make a profit, it requires a great deal of luck and timing. A more reliable method for assessing the value of an investment is to conduct a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis. What is DCF? Discounted cash flow analysis (DCF) is a financial valuation technique that discounts future cash flows -
4 Trends to watch out for in H2 2022
- July 21, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Finance & accounting, Global Economy, Uncategorized
The first six months of 2022 have seen the market close with a drop of more than 20 percent. A heady mix of inflation worries and growth stagnation/deceleration has pushed central banks' interest rate hikes worldwide. What will the next half of the year respond to? Interest rate awaits The Russia-Ukraine war is the main culprit behind all-time high inflation rates. It has tattered the equity market. The recent market correction has been a hot -
Tempest or Tranquility – Market Correction: What it means for Startups
- July 4, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Uncategorized
For the past few years, the startup scene has been booming. Venture capitalists have poured money into new companies, and many young entrepreneurs have become overnight millionaires. However, this recent period of growth may be coming to an end. In the last few months, there has been a significant drop in the value of startups, and many experts are predicting a market correction. The stock market has been volatile, and investors are increasingly cautious about -
Due Diligence: Not a thing in lieu! Have you got it done?
- June 25, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Uncategorized
A look at the thesaurus for synonyms of the word "diligence" words such as alertness, earnestness, vigor, and intensity show up. The words expected and owed are synonyms listed for "due." Put together, "due diligence" clearly means that alertness is required, and earnestness is expected and owed from one party to another. During a merger, one party may want to know if the revenues and margins of the enterprise are growing or deteriorating? An investor will -
Why private equity firms must be agile in today’s economy
- June 18, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Global Economy, Uncategorized
In today's complex macroeconomic environment, private equity firms are facing pressure on multiple fronts. Deals are harder to come by, valuations are under pressure, and fundraising is becoming more difficult. Despite the challenges, we believe that private equity remains an attractive investment option for those seeking to generate long-term returns. By understanding how firms are likely to adapt in the current environment, investors can position themselves to take advantage of potential opportunities as they arise. -
How to weather the storm when valuations fall
- June 18, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Uncategorized
There was a significant decline in the number and value of IPOs globally in Q1 2022 compared to the same period last year. In the Americas region, IPO activity fell by 72% in terms of the number of deals completed, while proceeds raised declined by 95%. In the Asia-Pacific region, the number of IPOs declined by 16%, but proceeds actually rose by 18%. In EMEA, IPO activity was down 38% year-on-year in terms of the -
Fast Changing Landscape – What PE firms are doing in Oil & Gas?
- June 9, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Economics, Finance & accounting, Global Economy
The rule of three says to emphasize and surprise, take advantage of the way our brains cling to patterns. Harness the power of three. Harness environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”) criteria when assessing the performance of portfolio companies. In the past 2 decades, there has been an upward movement in both the number of private equity deals in the oil and gas industry and the dollar value of these transactions. The ten largest private
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