Warren Averett News
Business Valuation Newsletter 
August 2013

Greetings!

Welcome to Warren Averett's Business Valuation newsletter. We are dedicated to providing our clients and friends with timely, valuable information. When case points are demonstrated or commentary is made that may impact the value of your business, we will offer summaries and guidance through this periodic newsletter.

 

As always, if we can be of assistance to you or your clients, do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Will Rodriguez, CPA/ABV, CVA, CEPA
Business Valuation and Transaction Advisory Services Team
Warren Averett, LLC

Buy-sell Agreements: Cover all the valuation bases

Buy-sell agreements act as a form of insurance to protect companies during significant ownership changes, whether foreseen or unforeseen. A good agreement's buyout terms and provisions can ensure the company remains stable and solvent through upheaval. This article notes the importance of periodic updates and discusses the elements of a well-reasoned, supportable buy-sell agreement. The article points out how an experienced valuator can help ensure the agreement is fair to all shareholders. Read more.

Make sure your expert is really an expert

Courts increasingly hold expert witnesses to a higher standard - considering, among other things, the expert's education, experience and credentials. An expert who fails the court's admissibility standards may be completely or partially excluded from testifying - putting the party that's retained the expert at a significant disadvantage. This article explains the Daubert test: guidelines for admitting expert witnesses that attorneys need to be familiar with when using a valuator in a legal context. Read more.

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Sincerely,

 

Business Valuation and Transaction Advisory Services Team

Warren Averett LLC

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