Unlike physical assets such as machinery or real estate, intangible assets lack a physical presence. They include things like brand recognition, customer loyalty, patents, copyrights and business ...

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Consider this scenario: A hot new startup needs cash to invest in growth. Being a young company, its founders have few tangible assets they could use to secure a loan. The company has plenty of ...

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Intangible assets, such as copyrights, patents, trademarks and goodwill, don't have physical substance but still contribute value to a company. Accountants record intangible assets according to their ...

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Intangible assets have become increasingly important in the modern economy, yet many funds still prioritize book value. Traditionally, businesses have been valued based on their book value, which is ...

One of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Drew Brees, recently announced his retirement from the NFL. Brees is retiring with one Superbowl win, nearly a dozen passing records and a red carpet to ...

When taking an asset-based approach to valuing a company, most financial professionals would agree that determining the market value for a company's tangible assets is pretty easy. Cash is cash.

Businesses consist of tangibles like land, buildings, machinery and staff that have a physical presence. They also include intangibles that have value but don't have a physical presence you can see or ...