Part IV: Illustrative Examples Part I of this series discussed the conceptual foundations of the cost approach to intellectual property valuation. Part II described the generally accepted valuation methods within the cost approach to intellectual property valuation. Part III presented the practical measurement procedures in the application of the cost approach. In this final installment of this series, Part IV presents several illustrative examples of the application of the cost approach in several intellectual property valuation scenarios. [su_pullquote align=”right”] Cost Approach to Intellectual Property Valuation Part I: Conceptual Principles Cost Approach to Intellectual Property Valuation Part II: Valuation Methods Cost…
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MidasFund Will Not Acquire Distressed Companies; However, it Will Buy Stable Divisions of Bankrupt Companies. Here’s Why. “Last week’s announcement that MidasFund had started acquiring zombie companies caused a flurry of emails,” writes Rob Slee on the MidasMoments blog of the MidasNation site. “Many of you asked about the differences between acquiring distressed, zombie and healthy companies. Let’s dig into this.” Here’s an excerpt:
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Myths about Middle Market Valuation Multiples Sometimes it seems as if the only requirements to be an investment banker are the ability to multiply two, usually single-digit numbers together and write your name. Hence, upon finishing the second grade, everyone is qualified. For example, take an EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of $10MM and the median lower middle market valuation multiple of five, which incidentally has nothing to do with the number of fingers on your hand.