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Definition of FMV on The Grid Glossary

FMV

Also known as: Fair Market Value

Published on 2024-04-26 | Last edited on 2024-09-10

Definition

FMV is the price a business would sell for on the open market with the following assumptions: Buyer and seller (1) are reasonably knowledgeable about the business (2) are behaving in their own best interests (3) free of undue pressure (4) given a reasonable period for completion

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