After a period of stagnation, the secondary market is moving again—this means liquidity opportunities for founders, employees, and investors even before an exit. But alongside the opportunity, there are also risks—especially concerning valuation implications and tax liability.
This comes alongside a new tide of secondary deals; just before you grant employee stock options, we’ve summarized what you need to know about 409A rules: Who is subject to the law? How is the exercise price determined? And what are the key considerations to keep in mind?
“AI companies currently enjoy a massive premium that won’t last long” So says the CEO and founder of S Cube, part of IBI Capital, Israel’s largest technology valuation firm, who reflects on the past year and outlines goals for the next. While the Nasdaq reaches record highs, the ongoing war in Israel weighs heavily on the performance of the local tech sector, which, despite a significant increase in M&A activity, lags behind.
“AI companies currently enjoy a massive premium that won’t last long” So says the CEO and founder of S Cube, part of IBI Capital, Israel’s largest technology valuation firm, who reflects on the past year and outlines goals for the next. While the Nasdaq reaches record highs, the ongoing war in Israel weighs heavily on the performance of the local tech sector, which, despite a significant increase in M&A activity, lags behind.
The Israeli economy faced significant challenges over the past year, with additional fiscal pressures anticipated in the near future. Preparing financial statements has become increasingly complex against the backdrop of the country’s longest conflict, which carries profound and lasting macroeconomic implications. These circumstances raise thorny questions for financial managers about how to assess and quantify the potential impacts
Just before an exit or IPO, tax authorities may challenge the 409A valuations to increase the tax liability. This is when issues can arise, potentially
What are investors looking for in the current environment, what opportunities have been created, and can the new government grants help? What are the effects
The performance of the domestic sector was good relative to the US, despite unprecedented geopolitical crises; the medical and cyber sectors have eaten into the
A change for the better in the technology sector is expected at the end of the second half of 2024 The Nasdaq is once again
We find ourselves in one of the most difficult periods Israel has ever known, following several months of wallowing in a political quagmire. Enormous uncertainty
