Impacts of the Global Pandemic on Valuation: “An Invitation for a Fight”

As bankruptcy became a reality for many companies during the pandemic, valuation became a key question. In September 2020, Bloomberg commented, “Pinning a dollar value on a bankrupt enterprise is hard in the best of times. During a pandemic, it’s an invitation for a fight.” This session discusses approaches to valuation in periods of volatility and business disruption, and how courts have dealt with the ensuing disputes.