Valuation News | Houlihan Capital

15

Apr

The SEC’s View on SPAC Warrants

The Securities and Exchange Commission is stepping up scrutiny of special-purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”). In various statements released over the last few weeks, the SEC has highlighted several financial reporting and governance issues raised by the merger of a SPAC and target company. Most recently, on April 12th, the SEC…

09

Mar

Valuation, Valuation News, Whitepapers

The Division of Examinations Names Valuation as a Focus for Digital Asset Securities

On February 26, 2021, the SEC on behalf of the Division of Examinations (“Division”), formerly known as the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”), released a Risk Alert(1) that provides observations to assist firms in developing and enhancing their compliance practices regarding the offer, sale, and trading of digital…

27

Jan

Valuation, Valuation News, Webinars

Financial Services Update – Webinar

Andrew Smith, President at Houlihan Capital, recently joined RSM and Mainstream Group for a virtual discussion to share insights on today's rapidly changing environment due to COVID-19. Topics Discussed: Data incomparability What is fair value Lag in financials (Consistency) Valuation, quarter to quarter (stale marks) Dry powder, looking for deals…

21

Jan

Valuation, Valuation News, Webinars

The State of Valuations in Light of COVID-19 Webinar

Michael Norton, Director, and Andrew Smith, President, recently joined ACG Chicago for a virtual discussion on how the current environment is impacting valuations. For those who did not have a chance to join the webinar, a video recording link is provided below: For any questions regarding this webinar or valuation…

23

Dec

Valuation, Valuation News, Whitepapers

SEC Adopts New Framework for Fund Valuation Practices

On December 3, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to adopt Rule 2a-5, a new rule to modernize fund valuation practices. The rule clarifies how fund boards can satisfy their valuation obligations, including an increase in the variety of asset classes held by funds and increase both the…