Subsequent events: What was “known or knowable” on the valuation date?

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Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the value of many privately held businesses. When valuing a business in today’s uncertain conditions, experts must put themselves in the shoes of hypothetical investors and consider only relevant information that was known (or knowable) on the valuation date. This article explains the general rules about when events that happen after the valuation date may be considered in a valuation and how the pandemic is muddying this issue.