The Reasonableness of Projections that Underpin Any Valuation or Solvency Analysis

Financial projections often reflect the intent behind their creation, whether for sell-side transactions, buy-side due diligence, bank credit assessments, operational budgets or chapter 11 exit plans. This session explores how these purposes impact the reasonableness of projections, including the potential for bias and the role of divergent stakeholder perspectives. Insights from company management, investment bankers, private-equity sponsors, creditor advisors, litigation experts and judges shed light on best practices for evaluating the reliability and objectivity of projections in valuation and solvency analyses.