In this edition of Valuation Insights we discuss the results of a Duff & Phelps study which analyzed more than 3,000 fairness opinions filed with the SEC over a ten-year period ending in 2016. The study analyzed valuation ranges of fairness opinions to gauge their utility for Boards analyzing potential transactions.

Other Topics Covered Include:

  • Best practices in asset valuation for funds
  • Highlights from the 2017 Duff & Phelps Global Regulatory Outlook report
  • Duff & Phelps' recent acquisition of Quantera Global Asia Holding
  • Industry market multiples for North America and Europe


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