State of the Economy 3rd Quarter 2006

Introduction             After showing signs of markedly slower growth in the second quarter, economic activity decelerated to a much more subdued pace during the third quarter.  Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of only 1.6% in the third quarter following an increase of 2.5% in the second quarter and 5.6% during … Continue reading State of the Economy 3rd Quarter 2006

Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 2nd Quarter 2006

This article will update the Highland Global study, “Family Limited Partnerships:  Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005) for data relating to the third quarter of 2006.  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 2nd Quarter 2006

State of the Economy 2nd Quarter 2006

Introduction             Economic activity finally began to exhibit additional signs of significant slowing in the second quarter after mixed signals from various economic data indicators and strong economic growth during the first quarter.  Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.5% in the second quarter following an increase of 5.6% at … Continue reading State of the Economy 2nd Quarter 2006

Highland Global, LLC Announces Publication of The 7 Deadly Sins of Business Valuation: Closely Held & Family Controlled Companies

Myrtle Beach, SC & Miami, FL June 1, 2006—Highland Global, LLC is pleased to announce the release its second book, The Seven Deadly Sins of Business Valuation: Closely Held & Family Controlled Companies, by Highland Global founder Robert M. Clinger III.  The Seven Deadly Sins of Business Valuation: Closely Held & Family Controlled Companies is … Continue reading Highland Global, LLC Announces Publication of The 7 Deadly Sins of Business Valuation: Closely Held & Family Controlled Companies

Highland Global Announces Publication of Robert M. Clinger III’s article, “Direct Market Data Method: Value Disparity Issues Part I,” in NACVA’s The Value Examiner

Myrtle Beach, SC & Miami, FL, April 13, 2006—Highland Global, LLC is pleased to announce that Robert M. Clinger III, AVA has had his informative business valuation article, “Direct Market Data Method: Value Disparity Issues (Part I),” published in the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts’ publication The Value Examiner (March/April 2006 issue).  Although the … Continue reading Highland Global Announces Publication of Robert M. Clinger III’s article, “Direct Market Data Method: Value Disparity Issues Part I,” in NACVA’s The Value Examiner

JNC Shipping Corporation Case Study

JNC Shipping Corporation is a multinational shipping firm that operates oil tankers in the North Sea, from Venezuela to the United States, and LNG tankers in the Pacific.  The executive management team is comprised primarily of members of the Cloninger family.  In addition, the Board is controlled by members of the Cloninger family who share … Continue reading JNC Shipping Corporation Case Study

Iris Rental Management Company Case Study

Iris Rental Management Company was founded thirty-five years ago by Tom and Eva Williams to provide long-term rental management services to owners of apartments, condominiums, townhomes, office buildings, retail space, etc.  Since its founding, Iris Rental Management Company has maintained a fairly stable staff as a result of the pleasant working environment created by the … Continue reading Iris Rental Management Company Case Study

Whitehall Textiles Group Case Study

Whitehall Textiles Group was founded in 1960 by Don Whitehall to produce embroidered golf shirts and hats for corporate clients.  The company thrived during the late 1960s and early 1970s as a result of three large corporate clients that each generated over $500,000 in revenues per year for the company.  These three large clients were … Continue reading Whitehall Textiles Group Case Study

Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 1st Quarter 2006

This valuation brief will update the Highland Global study, “Family Limited Partnerships: Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005) for data relating to the first quarter. Please see the original article for more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds. Barron’s Closed-End Fund Data Each quarter, Barron’s Online (www.barrons.com) reports statistics on … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 1st Quarter 2006

Global Communications Solutions Case Study

Global Communications Solutions, Inc., a closely held and family controlled communications company, was founded in 1925 by Major Sid White to provide Communications equipment to the shipping industry in the United States.  The current thirty shareholders are Mr. White’s direct descendants or trusts that hold shares for descendants.  The executive management is also comprised mostly … Continue reading Global Communications Solutions Case Study