Mon, Nov 25, 2024

Valuation Insights H2 2024

In the latest edition of Valuation Insights, Kroll experts provide an overview of fair value estimates for private asset valuations and discuss how the NFL continues to dominate the sports media landscape. Additionally, our experts take a deep dive into how Hong Kong’s unique historical attributes and ongoing strengths as a venue for capital markets make it an ideal location for international investors seeking to capitalize on the growth potential of Chinese unicorns and the broader technology sector. Also, in every issue you will find additional thought leadership to help you build, protect and maximize value.

Executive Summary

Alternative asset investors have routinely questioned the values reported by investment managers. Regulators are also questioning the rigor surrounding private market valuations. As 2024 comes to a close, the volatility and judgment inherent in private market valuations is causing concern among LPs. Read Private Asset Valuations - Too High, Too Low, or Just Right? to understand what steps should be taken so that GPs, LPs and regulators can align on appropriate values.

As the National Football League (NFL) continues to dominate the U.S. sports media landscape, its success spotlights the league’s central control and equal sharing of media rights. Unlike the NBA and MLB, where local media rights play a significant role, the NFL’s operating model relies on national revenue streams, a formula that has proved exceptionally effective. Read NFL - Its Unique Strategy and Dominating Valuation Proposition to find out how the distribution power and technological benefits of streaming will lead to a more nationally focused media strategy for all sports leagues.

Read how Hong Kong’s unique historical attributes, ongoing strengths as a venue for capital markets and supportive ecosystem make it an ideal location for international investors seeking to capitalize on the growth potential of Chinese unicorns and the broader technology sector in Hong Kong IPOs: Access China Unicorns with New Listing Rules (Chapter 18C).

Against a backdrop of economic distress and geopolitical tension, 2024 is poised to be a year of opportunities, risks and growth. In this article, Kroll experts share some key trends that are shaping the outlook for fixed-asset services and property valuations globally. Learn what is top of mind for insurers, the insured, and risk managers, including navigating complex challenges, managing uncertainty, and the importance of frequent valuations, verified asset data, and accurate financial reporting.

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Private Asset Valuations / Too High, Too Low, or Just Right?

Private Asset Valuations / Too High, Too Low, or Just Right?

Alternative asset investors (limited partners [LPs]) routinely question the values reported by investment managers (general partners [GPs]). Regulators also question the rigor surrounding private market valuations. There have been a number of press reports questioning the veracity of private investment valuations.

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Private Asset Valuations / Too High, Too Low, or Just Right?

NFL - Its Unique Strategy and Dominating Valuation Proposition

As the NFL continues to dominate the U.S. sports media landscape, its success spotlights the league’s central control and equal sharing of media rights, setting it apart from other professional sports leagues.

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NFL - Its Unique Strategy and Dominating Valuation Proposition

Hong Kong IPOs: Access China Unicorns with New Listing Rules (Chapter 18

Long one of the world’s preeminent financial centers, Hong Kong has in recent years overhauled requirements for listing on its stock exchange to sharpen its edge against global competition.

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Hong Kong IPOs: Access China Unicorns with New Listing Rules (Chapter 18C)

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