INVESTMENT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Valuation is a process of appraisal or determination of the value of certain assets: tangible or intangible, securities, liabilities, and a specific business as a going concern or any company listed or unlisted or other forms of organization, partnership or proprietorship. Value is a term signifying the material or monetary worth of a thing, which can be estimated in terms of the medium of exchange. Valuation is the analytical process of determining the current (or projected) worth of an asset or a company. Valuation of business plays a very vital role, therefore a business owner or individual may need to know the value of a business. The fair market value standard consists of an independent buyer and seller having the requisite knowledge and facts, not under any undue influence or stressors and having access to all of the information to make an informed decision. You are requested to answer the following : What are the benefits of business valuation? What are the different methods of valuation? What are the various sources of referring information for undertaking valuation? List the name of any 10 companies in Bahrain that is listed with Bahrain bourse.