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Acquisitions can be an attractive liquidity option for development stage or mature private companies. Acquisition-related valuations are typically performed (and negotiated) by the management of the target and/or buyer. The liquidity event could be a planned event such as the entrepreneurs planning to retire after putting many years or decades running the business or it could be an unplanned event such as receiving an unsolicited, but seemingly attractive, offer from a competitor (strategic buyer) or a private equity consortium (financial buyer).

Share-based payments can be viewed as transactions between a company and its employees. These transactions often have accounting and tax implications to the issuer and the employee. Share-based payments can include stock option grants, restricted stock grants, and transactions involving an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). ESOPs, in particular, have been growing in popularity among private companies.

For  companies operating under bankruptcy protection, the valuation of the business and its underlying assets plays a crucial role in determining whether the company is more valuable as a going concern or in liquidation. Click on the links below to learn more. 

Private companies frequently face challenges in accessing capital. Securing capital is essential for companies in the development stage, as they may need funding for capital investments, working capital, and other purposes. There are two primary sources of financing available to these firms: debt, typically in the form of bank loans, or equity from venture capital investors. It is crucial for companies in this stage to carefully consider their financing options in order to support their growth and success. Click on the links belwo to learn more.