Corporate Valuation Articles
We have compiled a library of articles written by the professionals of Mercer Capital.  This library contains our most recent articles as well as older pieces for your review and information.  If you cannot find the information you seek, please e-mail Barbara Walters Price at priceb@mercercapital.com

Judicial Opinions Regarding Fractional Interests in Real Estate November 02, 2009


The Six Defining Valuation Elements of a Process Buy-Sell Agreement September 30, 2009

What is the Fair Market Value of Your Promissory Note? August 31, 2009

Business Value During & After a Recession July 22, 2009

Selecting a Business Appraiser April 09, 2009

Court Demands NAV Reduced by 100% of BIG Tax Liability June 30, 2008
Jelke Appellate Decision
Valuing Independent Trust Companies Requires Special Attention February 27, 2008

Buy-Sell Agreements: Two and a Tie-Breaker February 27, 2008

USPAP Sanctions Use of QMDM? February 27, 2008

Recent Cases Highlight Problem Areas in Buy-Sell Agreements August 20, 2007

Often Overlooked Yet Important Items in Process Buy-Sell Agreements May 29, 2007

Buy-Sell Agreements: Two and a Tie-Breaker March 01, 2007

Multiple Appraiser Process Buy-Sell Agreements February 27, 2007

Life Insurance Proceeds in Valuation for Buy-Sell Agreements February 27, 2007

Simplot v. Commissioner - Fair Market Value? February 22, 2007

8 Things You Need to Know About Section 409A February 21, 2007

Watch Out For IRC Section 409A February 21, 2007

Determining Lost Profits Damages February 21, 2007

Your Corporate Buy-Sell Agreement: Ticking Time Bomb or Reasonable Resolution? February 21, 2007

An Overview of Personal Goodwill February 21, 2007

Sprint Nextel and Nextel Partners: What is Fair Market Value? February 21, 2007

Control Adjustments to the Income Statement February 21, 2007

Experience and the Test of Reason February 20, 2007

Fundamental Adjustments To Market Capitalization Rates February 20, 2007

The Integrated Theory of Business Valuation February 20, 2007

Normalizing Adjustments to the Income Statement February 20, 2007

Normalizing Adjustments to the Income Statement February 20, 2007

Peracchio - Additional Thoughts: An Investment Change Significantly Impacts Value February 20, 2007

The Hypothetical Willing Seller: Maybe C Corporations are Worth More Than S Corporations February 20, 2007

Ibbotson Associates Valuation Report Certification Services "Not Approved" February 20, 2007

The QMDM in Non-Tax Situations February 20, 2007

Valuing Phantom Stock February 20, 2007

Application of Control Premiums Under the Fair Value Standard February 20, 2007

Economic Value Added, Economic Profit and Market Value, Part I January 04, 2007

Economic Value Added, Economic Profit and Market Value, Part II January 04, 2007

Shareholder Rights Plans January 04, 2007

"Fair Value" Is Redefined by the Mississippi Legislature January 04, 2007

A Tale of Two Business Plans January 04, 2007

Understanding the Guideline Company Method January 04, 2007

A User's Guide to Understanding the Discounted Future Benefits (Cash Flow) Valuation Methods January 04, 2007

Organizing Principles of Business Valuation: The Grapes of Value January 04, 2007

The "Valuation Professional" vs. the "Industry Expert" January 04, 2007

Assessing the Quality of Earnings January 04, 2007

Valuation and Business Concentrations January 04, 2007

Conducting a Discounted Future Benefits Analysis January 04, 2007

The Top Ten Things Every Attorney Should Know about Business Valuation January 02, 2007

Valuing Fractional Interests in Real Estate January 02, 2007

Converting Distributions From "S" Corporations and Partnerships to a "C" Corporation Dividend Equivalent Basis January 02, 2007

Quantifying Specific Company Risk January 02, 2007




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