What Is a Global Brand Worth?

Before making a purchase, acquirers should make sure a plan is in place to maximize the value of the acquired brand.

In Flux: The Current State of Goodwill & Impairment

As public companies enter the traditional fourth-quarter impairment testing period, two big question marks are hanging over the market…

New World Order Valuations

Developing valuations in a COVID-affected economy means taking new, altered views of a company along with making industry analysis de rigueur.

The SEC’s Not-So-Gentle Reminder: Show Your Work

The SEC is making it a priority to focus on impairments related to COVID-19.

Avoiding Valuation Surprises in M&A

Not every company uses the same method for valuation. Recently, VRC and one of its key partners shared insight into their valuation “secret sauce.”

Measuring Triggering Event Impacts and Subsequent Impairment Testing

Some of the most significant financial consequences of the pandemic and other triggering events can be seen in both current and coming company disclosures.

Podcast: Navigating Intangible Asset Valuation

Patel: In today’s environment where companies are more intangible asset-based rather than tangible asset-based, there’s probably an evolution that needs to happen in terms of how you value inventory.

The State of Goodwill & Impairments

A video discussion about corporate goodwill, goodwill impairment, and financial analysis techniques that aid in determining if a business combination is living up to performance expectations.

Kevin Hagemeier

Mr. Hagemeier has significant experience with public and private corporate needs including transactional consulting. He specializes in valuation engagements including intangible assets for business combinations,…

What’s In A Name? For Luxury Brand Valuations, Everything

In the high-end luxury market, where virtually all of an enterprise’s value derives from its brand or brand portfolio, the ability to accurately assess its value – to quantify and render tangible the intangible – is especially critical.

Mercedes Falcon

Ms. Falcon has extensive experience in business valuation for financial and tax purposes, project management and corporate finance. Prior to joining Valuation Research, Ms. Falcon…

Adriana De La Mora

Ms. De La Mora has extensive experience preparing valuations for financial reporting, tax, M&A, and strategic planning purposes utilizing discounted cash flow, guideline company, and…

Anthony Pumphrey

Mr. Pumphrey has over 15 years of experience in valuation engagements for public and private companies in support of business combinations (ASC 805), impairment testing…

PJ Patel

Mr. Patel is co-CEO and senior managing director and is a member of our board of directors. Mr. Patel specializes in the valuation of businesses,…

Using the Distributor Model to Value Customer Relationships

The distributor method is a powerful tool for the valuation of customer relationships in situations where these relationships are a supporting asset and where there are appropriate market inputs.