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appraisal right

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Appraisal Right
The right of shareholders to demand the fair payment of securities undergoing a merger by a third party valuator.

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It's a protection policy for shareholders, preventing corporations involved in the merger from paying less than the company is worth to the shareholders.

appraisal right
The right of minority shareholders to obtain an independent valuation of their shares to determine a fair value in a two-tier tender offer. See also fair price amendment.
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In such instances, of course, the minority stockholders enjoy stockholders' appraisal rights, which offer them the right to seek compensation for the fair value of their holdings.
Tackling a common appraisal problem by Reilly, Robert F. / Journal of Accountancy
asserted exercises of appraisal rights exceed 12% of its fully-diluted common stock,
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If Metrocall and Arch waive this condition and the merger is completed, any Metrocall stockholder who validly exercises appraisal rights will not be entitled to participate in the $150 million cash election to be paid to Metrocall stockholders in the merger with respect to the shares for which they validly exercised their right to seek appraisal, unless such exercise is withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.
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