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…
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.”
Best Practices in Accounting for M&A Transactions (Part 2)
In the second episode of VRC’s video series, we discuss non-controlling interest in private equity deals and step acquisitions.
Best Practices in Accounting for M&A Transactions (Part 1)
In the first episode of VRC’s video series, we discuss determining the purchase price allocation in the deal, earnout structures, rollover equity, non-controlling interest in PE deals, and step acquisitions.
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.
Oil & Gas
VRC provided a required valuation of tangible and intangible assets for a Master Limited Partnership (MLP) client in support of a purchase price allocation. There were no detailed fixed asset records; VRC needed to overcome significant data limitations.
Consumer Products
A brand valuation that estimated the fair value of intangible assets acquired in a business combination was needed by a personal care product company for the sale of its branded and private label products.
Tangible Assets: Real Estate & M&E
Valuations for real estate, real property, machinery & equipment, lifing studies and more
Manufacturing
An industrial property consisting of various manufacturing machinery & equipment was a candidate for an ad valorem tax reduction.
Valuing the Panama Canal for Insurance Purposes
How do you place a supportable value on a major landmark like the Panama Canal?
Pre-Acquisition Valuation: Intangible Assets and Contingent Consideration
In several instances, the knowledge gained from valuation support in the due diligence phase results in modifications or cancellations of transactions.
Automotive
A client who designs, engineers, and manufactures value-added products and systems for automotive and light-vehicle manufacturers acquired an automotive components manufacturer.
Consumer Products
A large multinational consumer products company acquired a South American company operating in the same space. VRC was engaged to estimate the value of the PP&E and intangible assets for financial reporting purposes.
Pre-Acquisition Valuation Key Step in Due Diligence Process
Identifying and valuing intangible assets in advance of a purchase has become a valuable step in the due diligence process.
Valuation Provides Support for International Transactions
When a company embarks on an international restructuring, it is extremely important to consider the impact of Section 367.