A guide that demystifies modern valuation theory and shows how to apply fundamental valuation concepts

The revised and updated third edition of Business Valuation: An Integrated Theory explores the core concepts of the integrated theory of business valuation and adapts the theory to reflect how the market for private business actually works.

In this third edition of their book, the authors, two experts on the topic of business valuation, help readers translate valuation theory into everyday valuation practice. This important updated book:

• Includes an extended review of the core concepts of the integrated theory of business valuation and applies the theory on a total capital basis
• Explains “typical” valuation discounts (marketability and minority interest) and premiums (control premiums) in the context of financial theory, institutional reality, and the behavior of market participants
• Explores evolving valuation perspectives in the context of the integrated theory

The third edition of Business Valuation is the only book available regarding an integrated theory of business valuation, offering an essential, unprecedented resource for business professionals.

Testimonials

Mercer and Harms’ Business Valuation: An Integrated Theory, Third Edition provides valuation professionals, attorneys, other users of valuations, and students of valuation a resource for better understanding how the pieces of the valuation puzzle fit together. This book is written in an easy to follow style and is worthy of being added to your valuation library.
Roger J. Grabowski, FASA
Managing Director, Duff & Phelps

It has been 13 years since the second edition of this book came out. It was certainly worth the wait. All the core chapters have been updated with easy-to-understand explanations of valuation concepts. Mercer and Harms have also added new chapters on the Income Approach (Cash Flows), the Income Approach (Discount Rate), the Market Approach (Guideline Public Companies), the Market Approach (Guideline Transactions), and Restricted Stock Discounts and Pre-IPO studies. This well-written book presents a thoughtful approach to business valuation. The bottom line is that this is a valuable resource that tackles controversial topics head on.
James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA
Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors