Tag: Valuation
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Vesting and Valuation of Incentive Equity
Authored By: Shawn Moxley and Will O’Donnell Why Vesting Matters Vesting is one of the most critical features of incentive equity because it determines whether and when an award has
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Why Companies Issue Incentive Equity
Authored By: Shawn Moxley and Will O’Donnell What is Incentive Equity? Incentive equity represents equity awards designed to align key employees and management teams with the long-term value creation of
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The Hidden Tax Impact of Parachute Payments in a Business Sale
Authored By: Patrick Guthrie When a business begins exploring a sale, recapitalization, or similar transaction, most conversations focus on valuation, deal structure, and closing terms. What often gets less attention
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Using Comparable Company Transactions for Business Valuation and Sale Planning
Authored By: Will O’Donnell A sound business valuation provides the foundation for strategic initiatives such as planning a sale, evaluating investments, meeting tax requirements, and ensuring transparent financial reporting. In
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Should My Company Consider an ESOP?
Authored By: Patrick Lowry If you’re exploring succession planning or liquidity strategies, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) may be worth considering. While ESOPs can be complex and highly regulated,
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Qualified Small Business Exclusion Just Got Bigger
Authored By: Patrick Lowry Business owners and investors looking to maximize the capital gains tax benefits available under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) just received meaningful improvements.
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Fair Market Value Versus Strategic Value
Authored By: Patrick Lowry When valuing a business—or even just a minority stake in one—understanding the standard of value being applied is essential. Different standards can lead to very different
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An ESOP Feasibility Study—How It Guides the ESOP Decision
Authored By: Patrick Guthrie, CFA When business owners begin exploring exit strategies or liquidity events, the idea of selling to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) often surfaces as one
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2025 ASA Fair Value Conference Highlights: CSRP, AI, and Valuation Trends
Authored By: Will O’Donnell In early May, Evergreen Advisors attended the American Society of Appraisers’ (ASA) 2025 Spring Fair Value Conference—an event that brings together top valuation professionals, thought leaders,
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Pre-Sale Planning: Valuation, Marketability & Key Milestones
Authored By: Patrick Guthrie, CFA Pre-sale planning is essential for private business owners who want to maximize valuation, enhance marketability, and reduce tax liabilities before selling their business. A well-timed
