COVID & U.S. Portfolio Securities Valuation: An update on credit spreads and required returns
In Q3 2020, secondary equity and credit markets rebounded, primary equity and levered finance markets reopened, and the price of risk declined.
In Q3 2020, secondary equity and credit markets rebounded, primary equity and levered finance markets reopened, and the price of risk declined.
Identifying, measuring,and applying the adjustment for EO can be a complex and iterative process.
As we head into Q4 2020, the new normal in private capital markets has fully set in, generally defined by prudence and caution, albeit a work in progress.
Both public and private companies carrying minority equity stakes at cost under FASB ASC 321 may need to fair value them due to COVID-19.
Developing valuations in a COVID-affected economy means taking new, altered views of a company along with making industry analysis de rigueur.
Business Development Company market participants are focused keenly on valuation in the wake of the novel coronavirus and the impact on their underlying portfolio investments.
Private asset valuations snapped back in Q2 as the economy began to reopen, and private capital investors took concrete steps to shore up portfolio companies.
Valuations are a requirement throughout the IPO process. Management teams are well-advised to seek professional expertise early to avoid missteps and save time, efforts, and cost.
Observations and measures of how COVID-related events through August 31, 2020, have impacted equity market indices, adjustments to EBITDA expectations, and their influence on enterprise values by sector.
The principles developed in valuing common stock options can provide insight into what sports contracts are worth and how they affect risk.