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Seeking a Revenge Premium in Business Divorce: Resisting the Urge to Plunge Headfirst Into Quicksand

When longtime business partners in private companies go through a business divorce, emotions often run high. One or both of the partners may be seeking a “revenge premium” in the business divorce process based on their...more

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Splitting the Pie Fairly: Using Creativity to Achieve a Successful Business Divorce

Throwing the baby out with the bath water is a pithy expression that suggests exercising caution when business partners in private companies are seeking to achieve a business divorce. The majority owner and the departing...more

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Preventing a Crash and Burn: Avoiding Future Business Divorces Through Company Governance That Addresses Minority Partner Concerns

Majority owners of private companies are empowered to exercise control over their businesses, but if they disregard the valid concerns of their minority partners, they may sow the seeds for a divisive business divorce in the...more

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Opening Up the Business Partner Time Capsule: Partnership Lessons Shared by Owners and Investors

Hindsight can be a wonderful thing, especially if hard-earned lessons are adopted by others who are willing to learn from past mistakes. When private company owners and investors share with me some of the wisdom they have...more

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Buy-Sell Agreements May Not Be the Holy Grail, But They Can Help Limit Headache and Heartache

Disagreements are common between business partners in private companies, but most do not lead to a partner exit. When partner conflicts become severe enough to warrant a business divorce, however, majority owners and minority...more

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