Going Private vs. Going Dark
Public companies are required to comply with United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and regulations. On average, public companies can spend anywhere from $1million to$3 million per year more than similar private companies due to regulatory and financial reporting costs. Studies have shown that public companies spend more on investor relations personnel, board […]
Fair Value Best Practices and Implementation
Fair Value Best Practices and Implementation Overview Given the difficulty of valuing illiquid assets and the potential for conflict of interest, hedge funds, private equity firms, and other investment managers and financial institutions (“Asset Management Firms”) are receiving greater attention from regulators, investors, auditors, politicians, and other industry participants, with the trend toward a well […]
Portfolio Valuations
Portfolio Valuations Valuation of Alternative Investments Given the difficulty of valuing illiquid assets and the potential for conflict of interest, hedge funds, private equity firms, and other investment managers and financial institutions are receiving greater attention from regulators, investors, auditors, politicians, and other industry participants, with the trend toward a well defined and consistently applied […]