Category: Blog Posts
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Current Trends in Early-Stage Valuations
Authored By: Will O’Donnell Valuing early-stage companies involves not only understanding their growth trajectory but also examining the broader forces shaping their markets. While traditional company stages and valuation methods provide a foundational framework, evolving market trends are redefining how these methods apply in today’s venture environment. Key trends are emerging that significantly impact early-stage…
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Unlocking Growth Potential: Key Valuation Stages and Methods for Startups
Authored By: Will O’Donnell Valuing early-stage companies presents unique challenges compared to established businesses. The complexity arises from multiple factors, including the company’s stage of development, the appropriate valuation methods for these entities, and the types of equity typically issued. In this article, we’ll break down these topics, including the latest guidance from the American…
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The Importance of Accurate Portfolio Valuations for Investor Confidence
Authored By: Patrick Guthrie In the world of investing, trust is paramount. Investors want to feel confident that their assets are valued accurately and fairly. After all, the value of a portfolio can significantly influence investment decisions, risk assessments, and overall financial strategies. Accurate portfolio valuations serve as a critical foundation for this trust, enabling…
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Highlights from the 2024 ASA Spring Fair Value Conference
On 4/25/2024, the American Society of Appraisers (“ASA”) held its 2024 ASA Spring Fair Value Conference. Below are a few key takeaways from the conference: Big 4 Leadership Panel The event kicked off with a panel discussion from several valuation professionals representing each of the Big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC), where…
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Navigating the Sunset of the Higher Gift and Estate Exemptions
In 2018, as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts (TCJA), the lifetime exemption limit for estate and gift tax purposes was increased to allow individuals to transfer double the previous amount over their lifetime without incurring taxes. Presently, individuals can transfer up to $13.61 million, while married couples can transfer up to $27.22…
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2023 Annual Market Update: Aerospace, Defense, & Government Services
Discover the latest insights from the 2023 Annual Industry Market Report by Evergreen Advisors Capital for the Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services (ADG) sector: Key Findings: – Middle-market M&A continued to be the catalyst for dealmaking in 2023 due to the relative ease with which smaller deals can be funded at current interest rates. –…
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Evergreen CFO Spotlight: John Goode
For this feature, we interviewed John Goode in Evergreen Advisors’ CFO Advisory Practice. John has over 25 years of executive financial management experience in private and public accounting, where he provided strategic financial advice on process improvement in the construction, technology, and government services sectors. Learn more about John, his career at Evergreen, and whether…
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New Proposed Tax Bill Includes Changes That Impact Valuations
In providing valuations for clients for a variety purposes, including financial reporting or estate and gift tax planning engagements, preparers should consider the impact on value of both State and Federal tax-related provisions. Tax provisions are frequently changing, whether it be due to a change in the Presidential administration or due to significant events such…
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Evergreen Location Strategies attends SFA Winter Fancy Food Show
Morgan Trask of Evergreen Location Strategies will attend The Specialty Food Association’s 48th Annual Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas this week, which brings together more than 1,200 domestic and global specialty food and beverage makers and manufacturers. The trade association represents over 3,000 businesses worldwide in this $194 billion specialty food industry. The…
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Highlights from ASA’s 2023 Fair Value Conference
On 12/7/2023, the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) held its 2023 ASA Fair Value Virtual Conference – Winter. Below are a few key takeaways from the conference: Valuation Credentials: The AICPA, ASA, and RICS will be sunsetting the Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations (CEIV) credential. Ultimately, the decision was that this credential was too…
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2023 Q3 Market Update: Aerospace, Defense, & Government Services
Evergreen Advisors Capital is excited to announce the release of our 2023 Q3 Market Update for the Aerospace, Defense, & Government Services Market. This comprehensive report offers industry insights, highlighting noteworthy transactions, an analysis of M&A and private placement activity, and essential data on valuation metrics and stock price performance.
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Evergreen Advisors Capital advises PRKK on its sale to SPA
Evergreen Advisors Capital, a middle-market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Systems Planning & Analysis (“SPA”), a leading global provider of strategic advisory, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, advanced analytics, industrial policy, and program management solutions to government and defense customers, has acquired PRKK, LLC. Founded in 2006, PRKK’s mission is the advancement…
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Unlocking the Potential for Economic Incentives for Growth
Billions of dollars are invested into U.S. businesses every year by economic development agencies across the country. These investments come in the form of tax credits and incentives aimed at attracting, recruiting, and supporting targeted industries. However, many companies are unaware of the existence of these incentives or mistakenly believe they don’t qualify. Even those…
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Incentives Unleashed: Maximize ROI on Business Expansions
Billions of dollars are invested into U.S. businesses every year by economic development agencies across the country. These investments come in the form of tax credits and incentives aimed at attracting, recruiting, and supporting targeted industries. However, many companies are unaware of these incentives or mistakenly believe they don’t qualify. Even those who receive incentives…
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Outsourcing CFO Services: Unlocking Growth Potential for Your Company
In today’s dynamic business landscape, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline operations, optimize resources, and drive growth. One area that plays a pivotal role in achieving these objectives is financial management. As businesses strive to reach the next level, the question arises: Should you hire an outsourced CFO? In this blog post, we…