Valuation Fund Transfers — COVID-19 Considerations
Coming Soon: Increased Fund Restructuring in 2020 COVID-19 will significantly accelerate the restructuring of private funds through asset transfers from existing funds to related-party funds or affiliate entities. Such fund transfers have significant valuation and fairness issues that should be considered by GPs, LPs, and their advisors. The timing of the COVID-19 crisis creates further […]
The Cayman Islands Private Funds Law 2020
On January 8, 2020, the Cayman Islands Government published the Private Funds Law, 2020 (the “Law”).1 The Law was approved by the Cayman Islands Government and enacted into law on February 7, 2020. The Law introduces, among other changes, new standards for the valuation of a private fund’s assets. According to Clause 16 of the […]
COVID-19: Houlihan Capital will Continue to Provide Exceptional Service
Houlihan Capital is committed to delivering superior client value. In the current COVID-19 environment, we are taking every precaution possible to protect the health and safety of our team and their families and will continue to adapt as circumstances evolve. As we continue to monitor developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to assure […]
Tackling Tougher Valuation Standards for Private Equity Funds
In December 2019, The Wall Street Journal published an article outlining tougher valuation standards for Private Equity funds. The article titled, Tougher Valuation Standards Raise the Bar for Managers and Investors, discusses the following: The SEC views valuation as the responsibility of the fund; Heightened scrutiny has prompted more funds to hire third-party valuation providers; […]
Recent SEC Mispricing Cases: Best Practices in Valuation
SEC Actions – Fund Investment "Mispricing" and "Mismarking" Overview: The SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) has named valuation practices as one of its areas of focus in both investment advisor and investment company examinations. Best practices and procedures that can help meet greater SEC regulation and scrutiny include: Adoption of written/documented valuation […]