A Purchase Price Allocation (“PPA”) is frequently required for tax and financial reporting following a merger or acquisition . However, a PPA can be much more than just an accounting exercise.

Understanding the difference between Pre-Money-Valuation and Fair Market Value and Enterprise Value can help you navigate fundraising and negotiation discussions. Finance degree not required.

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A 409A valuation report is a valuation prepared by an independent appraisal of the fair market value (FMV) of a private company’s common stock. 409A valuations allow private companies to comply with section 409A of the IRS tax codes which regulates non-cash compensations (stock and option grants).

409A Valuation, Fair Market Value definition, Enterprise Value vs Equity Value, DLOM, etc. Everything you need to know about valuations.

A brief history of 409A valuations and how the Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code came about. Enron, Stock Options, Loopholes, and Regulations.

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