Top 10 Business Valuation Questions that Attorneys Ask Business Appraisers

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

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

South Carolina Business Valuation Firm Highland Global Announces that Robert M. Clinger III has participated in a Podcast hosted by Peter Siegel of USABizMart

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, December 31, 2008—Highland Global Business Valuations, a premiere business valuation firm for the southeast United States, is pleased to announce that Robert M. Clinger III, CBA, AVA has participated in a podcast hosted by Peter Siegel for USABizMart, a nationally known portal for business owners, business buyers, and business brokers/advisors.  The … Continue reading South Carolina Business Valuation Firm Highland Global Announces that Robert M. Clinger III has participated in a Podcast hosted by Peter Siegel of USABizMart

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