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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.

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Knowing Your Rights As A Shareholder

See also: Acquisition, Appraisal, Merger, Takeover

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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.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
Copyright © 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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