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The degree of influence that second or third parties may have over a seller's ultimate decision to sell their business, for what price, on what terms, etc. When buyer autonomy meets seller autonomy the possibility of selling at a truly fair market value (FMV) is created.

An assessment of the required non-financial elements in selling a business, e.g., required people/talent, knowledge, partnerships, documentation, communication, etc., required for ongoing business success post-sale. Sometimes called the "people and process" aspect of feasibility.

Cost of capital is a calculation of the minimum return that would be necessary in order to justify undertaking a capital budgeting project, such as building a new factory. It is an evaluation of whether a projected decision can be justified by its cost.

When a plan is terminated, all participants become fully vested and distributions must begin as soon as administratively feasible, generally within a year of the plan's termination.

A viewpoint of doubtfulness pertaining to one or more of the merits of becoming an EO company, typically net resulting in the viewpoint that EO is not a wise exit option.

Wealth inequality is a global phenomenon in which the rich are growing richer, and the poor poorer.

Preferred stock represents ownership in a company with higher claims on dividends and asset distribution compared to common stock.