Featuring (click image for more information):

Craig A. Jacobson MBA Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP	Jeffrey Rothschild Esq. McDermott Will & Emory

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Why You Should Attend:

In 2006 BVR hosted expert appraiser Craig Jacobson in an in-depth review of fairness opinions. Since that presentation unprecedented changes have occurred through regulation, court case law, and – of course – the economy. On July 15 Jacobson will rejoin BVR with attorney Jeffrey Rothschild to cover how these changes affect fairness opinions. From changes to the processes of determining value to operating in the current regulatory and market environment, Jacobson and Rothschild will discuss how classic considerations and emerging trends affect you in this must-attend presentation.

Agenda

The presentation will discuss:

• Fairness opinion basics
  • Why fairness opinions are of interest to valuation professionals
  • Difference between valuation and a fairness opinions
  • Opportunities and needs for fairness opinion
  • Who requests a fairness opinion
  • Valuation analyses as performed for a fairness opinion
  • The work product related to a fairness opinion
• Legal/regulatory issues
  • Fairness opinion engagement letters
  • Fiduciary duty
  • Case law update
  • Regulatory environment update
  • FINRA Rule 5150
  • Entire fairness standard
• Valuation considerations
  • Importance of the standard of value
  • Consideration of synergies
  • Consideration of lower asset prices
  • Consideration of volatile securities markets
  • Consideration of precedent transactions
  • Required rate of return

Learning Objectives

• Clarify the application of business valuation methods and techniques in preparation of fairness opinions
• Learn how recent changes in the regulatory, economic, and legal environments have affected fairness opinions
• Learn how and where valuation techniques and considerations diverge from fairness opinion preparation
• Understand the importance of fairness opinions in transactions and regulation and what these mean for your work as a preparer

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For group discounts on Teleconferences contact Linda Mendenhall at lindam@bvresources.com or (503) 291-7963 ext. 125.

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CPE Information

Prerequisites: Knowledge of Business Valuation
Program Level: Advanced
Preparation Required: None
Delivery Method: Group-Live
Recommended CPE: 2 Credit Hours (Consulting Services)

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On Demand Packs: Conference Recordings & Transcripts

BVR's On Demand Packs are an indispensable addition to any valuation reference library. Use them as training tools as many times as you'd like, wherever you are: play them at your computer at work or home, in your car, or on your personal audio device.

Each On Demand Packs includes:

• Recordings and transcripts of the presentation
• All presentation visual aides and handouts
• All ancillary reading materials suggested by our presenters

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