Protect clients against liability in buyout deals

Business Valuation Update
April 19, 2001
Shannon P. Pratt, CFA, ARM, ABAR, FASA, MCBA, CM&AA
breach of fiduciary duty, entire fairness, due diligence, burden of proof, fairness opinion, cash-out merger

Summary

I never cease to be amazed at the huge damage awards in breach of fiduciary duty liability suits in conjunction with company buyouts. Most of these awards could have been prevented. Last issue we ha ...