Apple Growth Partners

Matthew J Silla

What Drives a Business’s Value?

Matthew Silla, ASA, CFA Understanding a business’s value is critical key for several reasons: Helps an owner prepare for a possible sale, merger, or acquisition Provides necessary insight for employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) trustees Benefits attorneys who work on behalf of the owner during a sale, merger, acquisition, or litigation Assists with estate and …

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How Does ESOP Repurchase Obligation Impact My Valuation?

By Eric Flickinger, CPA/ABV Each year, Apple Growth Partners issue updated annual valuations to many ESOP companies. We typically see and feel the excitement of growing stock prices from everyone at the Company, except for one person – the CFO. Commonly, the first thought from the CFO with a growing stock price is “My repurchase …

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