For more than 15 years, The Perryman Group has maintained a consistent standard of excellence in providing clients well documented, carefully-considered answers to even the most complex questions, many of which have been caused by the dramatic advances in technology and communication that have fundamentally altered the economic environment of today's international marketplace.

Guided by Dr. M. Ray Perryman, a world-renowned economist and scholar, the TPG team (1) views every situation as unique, (2) considers each client’s needs on its own merits, (3) provides client support that is communicated with clarity while inspiring confidence, and (4) unfailingly meets deadlines.

The Perryman Group's practice areas:
 

	Litigation and Regulatory Support			Economic Modeling and Forecasting
	Business Valuation			Economic Development and Strategic Planning
	Impact Assessment			Additional Areas of Practice

 
 

"Truth is the property of no individual, but is the treasure of all men."  - RALPH WALDO EMERSON   Litigation and Regulatory Support (Return to Top)

The Perryman Group helps clients analyze and communicate complex information in common-sense terms through comprehensive, objective analyses and clear, concise presentations.  The highly competent TPG team has significant experience in the rigors of the courtroom and the dynamics of preparing and presenting carefully researched positions; the evidence produced by TPG will bear scrutiny from any perspective.  Whether in courtrooms, regulatory hearings, legislative assemblies, or international summits, TPG brings the power of information in easily understood language.

The highly experienced TPG team consults and testifies on myriad economic and financial issues including

• Antitrust
• Securities
• Unfair competition
• Tortious interference
• Contracts
• Intellectual property 
• Environmental concerns
• Business interruption
• Financial liability
• Regulatory matters
• Toxic torts
• Transactions
• Damage assessment
• Other commercial disputes

"We are what we repeatedly do.  Excellence,  then, is not an act, but a habit."  - ARISTOTLE   Business Valuation (Return to Top)

The talented and credentialed staff of The Perryman Group performs valuations of companies and business assets in a variety of contexts.  Areas of valuations include the evaluation of acquisitions, assistance in estate planning, and the resolution of disputes.

The TPG team has been involved in numerous valuations including assets, ventures, businesses, and technologies for both public and closely-held companies.  TPG provides objective and clear valuation analysis and reports as well as expert testimony when required.

Working with The Perryman Group can be the way to meet your needs in matters involving

• Acquisitions
• Financial reporting purposes
• Tax issues
• Shareholder disputes
• Buy/sell agreements

"Things which matter most must never  be at the mercy of things that matter least."  - GOETHE   Impact Assessment (Return to Top)

The Perryman Group has developed and continually maintains an extensive set of impact evaluation models that can be applied in a variety of contexts.  The TPG team has broad experience and proven expertise in measuring the economic effects of myriad activities and public policy initiatives with specific industrial and geographical detail for more than 500 industries, as well as any county or multi-county region in the United States.

Previous studies include assessments of the economic impact of the following

• Regulatory matters
• Tax policy
• New plant locations (and closures)
• Environmental policies
• Utility rate changes
• Sports complexes
• New infrastructure development
• New transportation facilities
• Changes in international trade and tariff policy
• Educational facilities and programs
• Legislative changes and regulatory reform
• Industrial parks
• Tourist and cultural attractions and events
• Mineral production regulation
• Major construction projects
• Changes in resource supplies and prices

"The only way to predict the future is to have  power to shape the future."    - ERIC HOFFER   Economic Modeling and Forecasting (Return to Top)

The Perryman Group has the capability of transforming the seemingly incomprehensible into the straightforward and manageable.  Through the application of economic models it has developed and maintained over a 20-year period, the TPG team has a full range of international, national, regional, state, metropolitan area, and small area (zip code, census tract, etc.) forecasting and modeling capabilities.  Specialized models are continually developed to meet each unique need.

Typical forecasts include such factors as

• Demographics
• Utility demand and supply (electric, natural gas, communications)
• Real estate market absorption and vacancy rates
• Retail sales
• Industrial performance
• All aspects of economic activity
• Transportation demand
• Global markets and trade activity
• Cost factors (wage rates, capital costs, etc.)

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when  you take your eyes off your goal."    -HENRY FORD   Economic Development and Strategic Planning (Return to Top)

TPG thoroughly analyzes national, state, regional, and local economies from every perspective—top-down, bottom-up, and inside-out.  Essential components of typical Economic Development projects include the following activities:

• Assessing the overall character of an area
• Identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities
• Performing in-depth analysis of the primary characteristics influencing area activity:

• Identifying driving factors and economic linkages
• Forecasting expected future growth rates
• Identifying appropriate corrective actions and innovative responses
• Quantifying economic impacts associated with projects and initiatives
• Developing target industries corresponding to area strengths and linkages
• Incorporating findings into comprehensive tactical and strategic plans
• Preparing actionable reports and conducting effective briefings

 
 

"The master economist...must understand symbols and speak in words.   He must contemplate the particular in terms of the general,  and touch abstract and concrete in the same flight of thought."   - JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES   Additional Areas of Practice (Return to Top)

Additional areas of practice include

• Market and industry analysis
• Statistical modeling and analysis
• Survey and demographic studies
• Economic research and information
• Feasibility studies and business plans
• Speeches, presentations, and conferences
• Assistance with financing and transactions

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