by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
In re Appraisal of Jarden Corp. The Delaware Court of Chancery’s recent decision to use the unaffected market price as fair value prompted the petitioners to file a motion for reargument. In its original opinion, the court, as part of its comprehensive analysis,...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Divorce Litigation, Valuations
Hall v. Hall A Florida divorce case prompted an important discovery ruling from the appellate court as to a nonowner spouse’s right to access documents and information regarding the owner spouse’s interest in a large medical practice. The wife was one of 75 owners in...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Puklich v. Puklich A buyout dispute between siblings who owned several businesses generated a noteworthy decision from the North Dakota Supreme Court on the use of valuation discounts. Reviewing the applicable case law, the high court found the trial court, in...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Remy v. Lubbock Nat’l Bank A fairly routine ESOP case that is being litigated in the 4th Circuit has raised a novel legal issue in this jurisdiction as to the financial liability of co-fiduciaries and nonfiduciaries, including the ESOP appraiser. The plaintiffs in the...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Brundle v. Wilmington Trust N.A. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals just affirmed the district court’s ruling against the trustee in the intensely contested Brundle v. Wilmington Trust ESOP case, including the district court’s valuation and damages findings. The...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Verition Partners Master Fund Ltd. v. Aruba Networks, Inc. In a sharp rebuke, the Delaware Supreme Court overturned the Court of Chancery’s controversial decision in the Aruba Networks statutory appraisal case to use the unaffected market price as the sole indicator...