What is Discount for Lack of Control Discount for lack of control (DLOC) is a term used in the world of business valuation to refer to the reduction in the value of minority shares since the minority shareholder does not have controlling ownership interest in a company. This reduction in value is necessary because a […]
ESOPs are a great way to provide shareholders with a stake in the company. Issuing stock options have become commonplace in the world of startups to compensate and retain good talent.. However, ESOP valuation can be tricky, and there are factors to consider. This article will provide a basic overview of stock valuation, so that […]
If you’ve owned a business for a while, then you know practically everything about it. After all, it is your company, and who’d know it better than you? Right? Wrong! While it’s a given that you have a lot of information about your company, do you know how much it’s worth? For example, if a […]
Who does not want their business to thrive? If you are a business owner, then, increasing your business value is on your hit list. A common perception is to increase sales and profit margin to reach the euphoria moment. But, these are not just the only factors that increase your business value. The value of […]
The corporate world today has increasingly become more dynamic and volatile. Furthermore, globalization, enhanced IT capabilities, the increasing role of the media and growing awareness of investors have resulted in quite a complex situation. As a result, mergers, acquisitions, disinvestment, and corporate takeovers have become the order of the day across the globe. However, not […]
An investor understands how important it is to plan and assemble detailed information while undertaking business valuation. How an investor measures business value and under what circumstances impacts the business valuation of an entity. In other words, both the standard of value and the premise of value is important for undertaking business valuation. Say, for […]
Many valuable companies are reshaping industries and changing the lives of people. As a result of their potential to generate returns and impact society at large, they have been attracting investors to invest capital. A startup needs capital to become successful for its growth and expansion. Whereas, investors seek high-valued companies as they consider such […]
India holds the third rank in the number of family-owned businesses in the country. Identifying and streamlining the valuations in this sector is increasingly becoming important because family businesses contribute more than 70% of India’s GDP. But the question is – “Do family businesses know what they are worth?” In many countries, legislation requires public companies to […]