ASSET VS. STOCK SALE: WHAT DISCOUNT IS APPROPRIATE FOR A STOCK SALE?
As I'm sending out IOIs and setting potential price ranges I'm basing all of my valuations on an asset sale. If the owner insists on a stock sale, on average, what discount do you think is appropriate? I recognize this question varies greatly by industry and perception of potential liabilities, but all things equal, what percent reduction in price do you think would be market?
(Here is a summary of the 338 election if anyone else isn't familiar)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonynitti[redacted]tax-geek-tuesday-a-buyers-best-friend-understanding-the-section-338h10-election/#193a5e5c4fa0