I’ve appraised a number of walnut processing faculties in the past few years, some for California Section 2000 shareholder disputes, others for IRS gift and estate tax, and one outcome has been consistent: the value of walnut processing equipment is not what it was. These current low values are mostly due to two intertwined factors:…Read More
Appraisal Review Rebuttal Report for Business Litigation: Shareholder Dispute
In business litigation, accurate machinery and equipment valuations supported by evidence and logic are crucial, particularly in cases involving complex shareholder disputes over machinery, equipment, or other business assets. Whether for partnership disputes or buyouts, equipment valuations are expected to provide information needed to determine fair financial outcomes. In many cases, however, machinery and equipment…Read More
Streamline Business Dissolutions with Shared Appraisal Expert
Shareholder and business partner dissolutions occur for a multitude of reasons, including disputes. Examples of dispute situations include a shareholder mishandling corporate information, a partner acting inappropriately, or a personality conflict among shareholders. In business disputes of this kind, a business valuation (BV) is the simplest and most cost-effective way to determine the value of…Read More