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Fair Market Value

The value of a company is based on what investors are willing to pay for it. For private companies or illiquid assets, “fair market value” is generally derived from comparable companies or assets that have recently had a transaction associated with them.

The value of a company is based on what investors are willing to pay for it. For private companies or illiquid assets, “fair market value” is generally derived from comparable companies or assets that have recently had a transaction associated with them.