Valuation Discount
/ˌvæljʊˈeɪʃən ˈdɪskaʊnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A reduction applied to the valuation of an asset to reflect factors such as lack of marketability, minority interest, or other limitations that affect its fair market value.
The valuation discount decreased the apparent worth of the privately held shares in the buy-sell agreement.
Forms
- valuation discount
- valuation discounts
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Commentary
Valuation discounts are critical in contexts like estate and gift tax valuations and buy-sell agreements to reflect real-world transaction constraints.
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