January 24, 2018
When computer maker Dell decided to delist in 2013, the deal led to a showdown between management and dissenting shareholders who argued that management’s buyout price was unfair. This article explains why the Delaware Chancery Court decided to base fair value on a discounted cash flow analysis rather than the company’s stock price — and how taxes can have a major impact on value.
In Re: Appraisal of Dell Inc., Delaware Ch., C.A. No. 9322-VCL, May 31, 2016
January 14, 2018
From the Rockefellers to the Kardashians, working together can bring out the best — and worst — in families. This article discusses four key questions valuation experts ask when valuing family businesses. They relate to family members on the payroll and other related-party transactions, management styles and key person discounts.
January 7, 2018
Every business with more than one owner needs a buy-sell agreement to handle voluntary and involuntary ownership transfers. This article explains why it’s important to update the agreement regularly and address all of the valuation issues that may arise.