Valuation Glossary

Value to the owner refers to the personal worth or importance that an asset holds for its current owner. It takes into account subjective factors like emotional attachment, strategic fit, and unique benefits for the owner. This value may differ from the objective market value, which is based on financial analysis and market conditions. Value to the owner is considered when making decisions about holding, selling, or acquiring assets.

Voting control means having the power to make important decisions by owning a majority of the voting rights in a company. When you have voting control, you can influence and determine outcomes in meetings or elections. It allows you to shape the direction and policies of the organization and have a significant say in decision-making.

The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) is the average cost of the money a company uses to finance its operations. It considers the cost of both debt and equity financing. It is a measure of how much return the company needs to provide to its investors in order to compensate for the risk they are taking by investing in the company. The WACC is used to evaluate the attractiveness of investment opportunities and to determine the minimum rate of return required for a project to be considered worthwhile.

The term "with no transfer consideration" refers to a situation in a business transaction or reorganization where no monetary payment or other compensation is exchanged between the parties involved.

Working capital is a financial metric that represents the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.