Liquidation Value – What It Is, Why It Matters & What to Do With It (October 2023)

When a business is in financial trouble, an understanding of its “liquidation value” is essential. Liquidation value is the value of the monetized components of the business, such as accounts receivables, equipment, etc., should the business not be sold as an ongoing concern. Who gets what is then a function of creditor claims on specific assets. This month, I explain why a thorough analysis of the various components and expert guidance regarding the “creditor waterfall” are essential pieces to this complicated puzzle. Read more…