Having performed business valuations for a variety of purposes over the years, I have been asked a number of questions from attorneys for litigation, marital dissolution, mergers & acquisitions, etc. Clearly, the attorney asks these questions so as to ensure that the best interests of the client are served. Often times, the methodology, theory, and … Continue reading Top 10 Business Valuation Questions that Attorneys Ask Business Appraisers
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Welcome to Valuation Insights & Articles, where Highland Global shares thought leadership, expert guidance, and commentary on the ever-evolving world of business valuation. Here, you’ll find practical insights tailored for SBA lenders, business owners, attorneys, and financial professionals. Topics include SBA 7(a) valuation standards, goodwill analysis, tax-related valuation, M&A strategy, litigation support, and valuation methodology best practices. Stay informed with clear, actionable content rooted in real-world experience and regulatory knowledge.
Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 1st Quarter 2009
This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the first quarter of 2009. The original article with more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds is available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Barron’s Closed-End Fund Data Each quarter, Barron’s Online (www.barrons.com) … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 1st Quarter 2009
Financial Leverage & WACC: How Small, Overleveraged Businesses Can Inflate the Value of the Firm with an Abnormally Low Weighted Average Cost of Capital
Leverage is a powerful tool for a company’s management to potentially maximize shareholder return and boost financial performance. When cash is not readily available to invest in positive net present value projects, a firm may use leverage to achieve its objective of investing in positive net present value projects which should serve to increase long-term … Continue reading Financial Leverage & WACC: How Small, Overleveraged Businesses Can Inflate the Value of the Firm with an Abnormally Low Weighted Average Cost of Capital
Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 4th Quarter 2008
This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the fourth quarter of 2008. The original article with more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds is available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Barron’s Closed-End Fund Data Each quarter, Barron’s Online … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 4th Quarter 2008
Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 3rd Quarter 2008
This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the third quarter of 2008. The original article with more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds is available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Barron’s Closed-End Fund Data Each quarter, Barron’s Online … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 3rd Quarter 2008
Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 2nd Quarter 2008
This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the second quarter of 2008. The original article with more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds is available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Barron’s Closed-End Fund Data Each quarter, Barron’s Online … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 2nd Quarter 2008
Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 1st Quarter 2008
This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the first quarter of 2008. The original article with more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds is available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Barron’s Closed-End Fund Data Each quarter, Barron’s Online … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 1st Quarter 2008
Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 4th Quarter 2007
This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the fourth quarter of 2007. The original article with more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds is available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Barron’s Closed-End Fund Data Each quarter, Barron’s Online … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 4th Quarter 2007
State of the Economy 1st & 2nd Quarters 2007
Introduction After an increase of 2.9% for the full year 2006 and an increase of 2.1% in the fourth quarter 2006 (revised), real gross domestic product (GDP) exhibited significant weakness in the first quarter 2007 with an increase of only 0.6%. Real GDP showed marked improvement in the second quarter, increasing by 3.4% based … Continue reading State of the Economy 1st & 2nd Quarters 2007
Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 3rd Quarter 2007
This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the third quarter of 2007. Please see the original article for more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Barron’s Closed-End Fund Data Each quarter, Barron’s … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 3rd Quarter 2007
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