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Dell Inc v Magnetar Global Event Driven Master Fund Ltd

177 A.3d 1 (Del. 2017)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtDelaware Supreme Court
Year2017
StatusBinding authority

Summary

In Delaware appraisal proceedings, deal price from a fair sale process is strong evidence of fair value, but the Court of Chancery must weigh all relevant factors.

Key Principle

In appraisal proceedings, the deal price resulting from a fair process is strong evidence of fair value; the Court of Chancery must consider all relevant factors.

Area of Law

corporate

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