Experts in assisting privately held companies with complex valuation needs for over two decades, Quist Valuation is a trusted advisor to early stage, emerging and pre-IPO companies in a variety of high-growth industries.

While the subject of expensing stock options and its effect on the financial health of public companies has received extensive press, IRC 409A—its private company counterpart—is just beginning to make a crucial impact on how private firms treat equity compensation plans. With far-reaching implications that go beyond significant tax consequences, 409A is one of the most intimidating issues private companies currently face.

Quist Valuation has developed significant expertise in assisting privately held companies grappling with 409A, and we’re available to guide your firm through the matrix of issues surrounding the ruling. Please review the resources we’ve assembled and contact us if we can be of assistance. We look forward to hearing from you.