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The global pandemic is having a profound impact on the fortunes and future course of commercial real estate. As the year comes to an end, one of the critical questions on the minds of commercial property owners, both large and small, pertains to the impact of COVID-19 on property tax assessment in the new year and beyond.

In this article we take a look at how leveraging the power of inventory and a thorough understanding of retailer hold-backs can help ensure maximum return for accounts receivable during a liquidation. We also examine the importance of leveraging all asset classes in delivering maximum overall monetization value.

By the middle of November, the last of the six companies comprising the Hilco Parts Index (HPI) had reported their financial results for the third quarter. The common, albeit unexpected, refrain was “We are pleased with our results for the quarter”.

In this article we take a look at the current state of the energy industry. We explore the various factors that predisposed it to such a significant downturn in the face of the current crisis, and how the mounting second wave of COVID-19 cases is likely to impact oil producers, industry service providers and the value of their highly specialized assets in the months ahead.

In this article we take a look at the importance of a continued commitment to determining impairments, despite the rebound in both equity and debt markets, as well as recommended best practices in both enterprise valuation and portfolio review during the ongoing pandemic.

In this article we take a look at both the TV/Film/Broadcast and Concert/Theater/Tradeshow segments of the Audiovisual (AV) Industry and how social distancing requirements, consumer and customer behavior, as well as the distinct challenges associated with each business model are impacting gear sales, asset values and a potential path to recovery.