This section includes valuation, litigation support and expert testimony articles.
Fairness Opinions and Transaction Related Valuations
Mike Collins of 2nd Generation Capital, LLC prepared "Fairness Opinions and Transaction Related Valuations" for the at KraftCPAs Bank Directors Training Day. Click here to view a PDF of the presentation.
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Damages and Damages Experts in Intellectual Property Cases
Mike Collins and Dana Homles of 2nd Generation Capital, LLC along with Sam Miller of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC presented "Damages and Damage Experts in Intellectual Property Cases" to the Nashville Bar Association. Click here to view a PDF of the presentation.
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Royalty payments -- trust, but verify
President Reagan was known to use the phrase "Trust, but Verify" in connection with nuclear arms reduction talks. While the stakes are not as serious, the same advice can be offered to inventors or artists who are due royalty payments from the licensing of their intellectual property rights. Full Article
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The advisory board -- a sound alternative for private companies
Closely held companies, especially those whose owners are active in daily management, risk becoming too inwardly focused. They may lack the input and accountability for key decisions that investor owned companies derive from having professional investors and independent representatives on their board of directors. This risk can grow to unacceptable levels if the company has strategic objectives of rapid growth and eventual monetization of the company's value. Many closely-held firms consider the formation of formal boards of directors with independent members to address such concerns. Full Article
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Not so random musings
As I sat down to write this quarter's article, I realized there was more than one thing on my mind. Of course, I also realize I have just set myself up for a joke -- so be it! Full Article
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Financial experts have various roles in litigation
If you ever find yourself or your business as a plaintiff or defendant, you will no doubt hire a litigator. In many instances, you and/or your legal counsel will hire a financial expert to provide litigation support. Full Article
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Turn to the experts for valuation needs
In many business situations, management will need to document and support their judgments of value to external auditors. For instance, when companies are growing by acquisition or providing equity incentives to key employees, they need sophisticated valuations and related measurements. Full Article
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Business owners should seek professional assistance in valuation matters
Business valuations are typically needed several times during the life-cycle of the average business. There are many reasons for valuations, and there are also different approaches to, or requirements of, the valuation process itself. Full Article
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For Succession's Sake, Evolve Your Practice into a Business
Read the article For Succession's Sake, Evolve Your Practice into a Business published in Nashville Medical News.
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2ndG -- experts in the process of creating private business value
Although we wear many functional hats, the principals at 2nd Generation Capital (2ndG) see ourselves as experts in what we call "the process" of creating long-term private business value. We have experience and expertise in managing "the process" of a business life cycle: from creation, to capital investment, through development and managed growth, and ultimately to the monetization of that investment. Our four principal business lines are built upon key roles in this business life cycle. Full Article
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What we do at 2nd Generation Capital
This article is the first installment in a series of interviews highlighting who and what 2nd Generation Capital (2ndG) is and does. Each installment will feature one or more of the services we provide and the 2ndG people who perform those services. Full Article
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Auld Lang Syne
As one year passes and another begins, it's a time for reflection and planning. Full Article
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15 years and counting on more
2nd Generation Capital is now 15 years young. We asked co-founder and Managing Member Michael Collins to reflect on lessons learned and how to apply them now and in the future. Full Article
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2nd Generation Capital celebrates 15 years
KraftCPAs' affiliate, 2nd Generation Capital, LLC, is celebrating 15 years in business. Conceptualized in 1993 through the collaborative vision of Joe Kraft and Michael E. (Mike) Collins, 2nd Generation was launched in April 1994. Full Article
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