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Buyer blows merger extension deadline, fights $126 million breakup fee

Introduction A seller of a business may want the right to terminate a deal if a more attractive offer comes along; especially if the seller is a public company.  The buyer will often agree to this provided that the seller

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Delaware court refuses to submit dispute to expert determination by accountant

Buyer and Seller executed a merger agreement on April 13, 2018. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Buyer acquired Target from its selling security holders, including Seller, a New York investment management company. Buyer paid a base price of $125 million,

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