In Short -
SPAC Deals: Special purpose acquisition companies ("SPACs") boomed in 2020 as a means of taking early-stage private companies public. Following enhanced scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission and...more
The Situation: Stockholders sought appraisal—judicial determination of the "fair value" of their stock—in connection with a merger. The Delaware Court of Chancery found that the fair value was equal to the company's...more
The decision makes clear that deal price is an appropriate indicator of fair value even where there is only one bidder.
In Verition Partners Master Fund, Ltd. v. Aruba Networks, Inc., the Delaware Supreme Court reversed a...more
5/10/2019
/ Acquisitions ,
Appraisal ,
Appraisal Rights ,
Arms Length Transactions ,
Corporate Counsel ,
DE Supreme Court ,
Deal Price ,
Fair Market Value ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Shareholder Rights ,
Stock Prices