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Business valuation news, tips, & resources for business appraisers, CPAs, lawyers, and finance professionals. Publishers of DealStats (previously Pratt's Stats)

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Ethics in valuation shows up in assumptions, judgment, and how work holds up under scrutiny.

On June 9, Jim Alerding and Wenlie Zhou cover standards, litigation risk, and AI challenges in valuation.

Passport Pro subscribers are pre-registered
Join us: https://t.co/6Jdz8WsxPB

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Inventory is easy to overlook, but it can materially change a valuation.

A new BVLaw blog shares real examples where inventory was understated, misclassified, or more valuable than book value suggested.

Read the blog right now: https://t.co/J3gITlCtlY

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Great connecting with everyone at the 2026 IBBA Annual Conference in Minneapolis.

Thanks to all who stopped by the BVR booth to talk DealStats and the Contributor Network. Always valuable to hear what you are seeing in the market.

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When does “known or knowable” end and hindsight begin?

A BVLaw blog explores In re Allonhill and how courts may consider later developments when valuing disputed liabilities.

👉 https://t.co/McK8vpg1yR

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A lot of valuation work happens inside internal models and workflows.

With 𝗕𝗩𝗥'𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, you can integrate specific data fields directly into your systems, tailoring the vetted data you need directing into your workflow.

📊: https://t.co/RftLdMNdIR

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M&A activity tells a long-term story.

The 2026 FactSet Review tracks net deal announcements over time, from the dot-com peak to the post-2021 slowdown driven by rising interest rates.

View the excerpt here: https://t.co/shd3xusYH9

Print edition now available.

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Construction damages can be hard to prove without a clean link between project events and financial impact.

On May 28, Daniel Basch and Tucker Dezelan present a structured framework for measuring economic damages in construction claims.

Register: https://t.co/gDVETlndlu

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Royalty rate research is only as good as the underlying data.

𝗸𝘁𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘 provides direct access to real-world licensing agreements, royalty rates, and searchable data across industries.

View the infographic:
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AI isn’t just changing valuation workflows. It may also be reshaping how valuators develop judgment.

A Big Four panel discusses fewer junior hires, evolving training models, and what that means for the profession.

Read the recent BVWire article here: https://t.co/ffVhYWafMN

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Control premium data has always been powerful. Now it’s interactive.

The FactSet/BVR CPS now includes an Interactive Quarterly Report, giving you a new way to explore, customize, and export data for your analysis.

Watch the walkthrough: https://t.co/V2Jz0kv2wR

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Writing ESOP valuation reports is as much about explanation as analysis.

On May 19, Laurie‑Leigh White and Sam Makin examine how diligence, assumptions, and methodology are documented in ESOP valuation reports using real case studies. 2.0 CPE.
Register: https://t.co/yiRtCOTi72

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BV Movers is the weekly snapshot of who’s who in the valuation profession.

Published in BVWire, it highlights firm growth, career moves, and leadership changes across the industry.

Submissions welcome. Check the latest edition for details 👉 https://t.co/f0KBoDlWkC

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Can later outcomes inform valuation without becoming hindsight?

A new BVLaw blog explores In re Allonhill and what the decision means for valuing disputed liabilities in insolvency and litigation matters.

⚖️ Read the BVLaw blog post: https://t.co/LGO5olzf9u

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Want to use AI for valuation research without sacrificing transparency?

On May 14, BVR will demo how RADA works inside DealStats, BVResearch Pro, and PDF reports, including prompt tips and citation-based cross-checking.
FREE + 1.0 CPE.
Details: https://t.co/aISZXJaFsJ

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Do franchise restaurants really enjoy transaction advantages over independents?

DealStats data tell a more nuanced story. A new BVR blog breaks down days to sell, nert income to sales, and what the numbers actually show for restaurant transactions.

https://t.co/GmKWnSxNhL

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Staffing remains a structural challenge for valuation firms.

A new BVWire article highlights four recruiting and retention takeaways from @BVRecruiter, including hiring process signals and the scarcity of judgment‑level talent. Worth a read.

https://t.co/n9PpgPmVHx

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Expert testimony is about more than valuation theory.

On May 7, Michael Kaplan leads The Art & Science of Effective Expert Testimony, covering courtroom rules, expert reports, cross‑examination, and communicating with judges and jurors.

Join us: https://t.co/afKmVi83GJ

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New from BVR: Industry Intelligence Spotlights.

We’re kicking off with the Automobile Dealership Industry, bringing together real deal data, applied research, and practical guidance to support accurate dealership valuations.
More industries coming soon.
https://t.co/nYzDUVwpO3

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Valuing automobile dealerships requires industry‑specific insight.

Join Laura Lemco on May 5 for 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, covering benchmarks, operational analysis, and reporting considerations.
🚗 https://t.co/h50Lbsx6kx

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New research sharpens what many valuation professionals already suspect:
the smallest companies are not all alike, and mechanical size premiums can mislead.

A new study reinforces the need for judgment when working with Decile 10 data.
BVWire analysis: https://t.co/vaAPKDIQeT