Mesirov v. Enbridge Energy Co.

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shareholder dissent/oppression
fair value, breach of fiduciary duty, discounted cash flow (DCF), multiple, limited partnership, fairness opinion, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization (EBITDA), market value, aiding and abetting
Mesirov v. Enbridge Energy Co.
2018 Del. Ch. LEXIS 294
US
State Court
Delaware
Court of Chancery
Simmons & Co. International (financial advisor)
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In dispute over related-party transaction, court upholds aiding and abetting claim against financial advisor; plaintiffs produced enough facts to show fairness opinion ignored most relevant precedent transaction and other valuation metrics indicating the buyer was overpaying for contested asset.
Mesirov v. Enbridge Energy Co.
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August 29, 2018

In dispute over related-party transaction, court upholds aiding and abetting claim against financial advisor; plaintiffs produced enough facts to show fairness opinion ignored most relevant precedent transaction and other valuation metrics indicating the buyer was overpaying for contested asset.