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Intangible Asset Value

Intangible Asset Value

Intangible Asset ValueThe main focus of our practice at Blackbird Asset Services is clearly in the machinery and equipment space selling and valuing (primarily) industrial assets. However, there are often times in this business where intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, licenses and even customer data come into the equation. Many an instance has unfolded where “hidden” value was unlocked by the sale of an intangible asset that almost went unnoticed. In other instances those assets aren’t so hidden.

RadioShack, a stalwart of American electronics retail stores, filed Chapter 11 in February 2015 after a long period of financial distress. Once a bastion of the do-it-yourself radio and electronics era, RadioShack had simply failed to keep up with the trends of the new millennium. Last month a deal was finalized for Standard General to purchase the remaining assets of RadioShack for $26.2 million. This includes the RadioShack name as well as the data for 67 million customers.

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GPS in Construction and Agriculture

GPS in Construction and Agriculture


GPS in Construction and AgricultureJuly 2, 2015 – By now The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a household name. GPS receivers are integrated into everyday devices: cars, phones, watches, even golf balls. Originally developed for military purposes, the United States government created and maintains the system and also makes it freely accessible to anyone with a GPS receiver. With the prevalence of the GPS new applications arose, such as the ability to automate machinery, even to be driverless. 

 

GPS enabled tractors, earth movers, excavators and other equipment are all part of a shift to increase automation. Combining GPS and automation software, operators can monitor multiple machines from a remote location.In a driverless scenario, operators can command machines to perform tasks like accelerating, braking, steering and also have the ability to implement sensors to detect obstacles.

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The High Cost of Cheap Gas

The High Cost of Cheap Gas


oil wellsJune 25, 2015 – In the first half of this decade oil prices remained quite stable.  In contrast, since June of 2014 costs per barrel have fallen more than 50% from their highs.  There are a myriad of reasons for this, but a common theme is that we are in a slowing global economy, which in-turn creates a lower demand.  We also saw OPEC keep production at high levels despite lower demand amidst already high surpluses of crude.  This policy has proven to keep negative pressure on pricing.

 

Now, to the average consumer lower oil prices should be a good thing.  Consumers get cheaper gas, and in theory cheaper goods and services!  Well, the problem is that those goods and services often don’t get any cheaper.  The savings from fuel prices don’t trickle down very far.  For starters, consumer goods are typically distributed by diesel equipment and diesel prices haven’t decreased as much as unleaded gas.  Some consumers might see a boost in household discretionary budgets, but for every action there is always an opposite reaction.

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