Fair value explained
Fair value is the market price of an asset if you were to sell to today. It was incorporated into the private equity industry by the European trade associations in 2005, to comply with the US GAAP. Yet, for illiquid private equity assets it remains a difficult concept, particularly in the recent environment. The International Private Equity Valuations Board (IPEV) has provided guidelines - here three Nordic advisers help you detangle the issue
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