MTS Journal

2015  •  Volume 31  •  Issue 2

This issue features articles on modernizing business jets to appraising chemical processing machinery & equipment to post merger integration and compliance challenges in the lending arena.
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Articles from this Issue

Editor's Corner

A special note from the Editor of ASA’s MTS Journal.
PAGE 4 Park Johnson, ASA, MRICS

Chairman's Report

News from ASA’s Machinery and Technical Specialties Committee.
PAGE 5 Robert W. Clark, ASA

Governor's Bulletin

Important information and updates from MTS Discipline Governors.
PAGE 6 Sharon Desfor, ASA, MRICS and Richard A. Berkemeier, ASA

Used Citation Xs from NetJets are Rebranded by Guardian Jet as Elites

Aircraft modernizations are not likely to create used aircraft purchasers out of new aircraft buyers, but if one is seeking a near-new aircraft experience without actually paying the price, modernization programs such as these are well worth considering.
PAGE 9 Anthony Kioussis

Appraising Chemical-Processing Machinery and Equipment

The appraisal of chemical and processing M & E is similar to the appraisal of other capital M & E. Most in this space fall into the categories of mixing, blending, reacting, filtering, milling, agglomerating, heating, cooling, storage, or packaging.
PAGE 16 Nathan J. Arnold

Acquisition Surprises: Best Practices for Preparation and Risk Management

This overview of acquisition surprises and “best practices” for CEOs and CFOs also suggests opportunities for important observations and client advice for valuation professionals involved in acquisition-related assignments.
PAGE 18 Joseph Feldman

Compliance

A term that by now you have surely heard thrown around quite a bit. But what exactly is “compliance”? Compliance to what, when, and how do my firm or I become compliant and why should I care?
PAGE 20 Joe Santora, ASA