Dissenting Stockholders

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Appraisal Rights Minority Stockholders Corporate Actions Mergers Share Repurchase Dissenting Stockholders

Appraisal rights are a statutory remedy available to minority stockholders who object to certain extraordinary actions taken by a corporation, such as a merger. These rights require the corporation to repurchase the stock of dissenting stockholders at a price equivalent to its value immediately before the event.