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Definition of 'Dissenters' Rights'
State legislation that allows shareholders of a corporation the right to receive a cash payment for the fair value of their share, in the event of a share-for-share merger or acquisition to which the shareholders do not consent. Dissenters' rights allow dissenting shareholders an easy way out of the company if they do not want to be a part of the merger.
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Investopedia explains 'Dissenters' Rights'
Prior to this legislation, mergers and acquisitions required a unanimous vote in favor from the shareholders of the company. This allowed for just one dissenting shareholder to veto the merger or acquisition, even though it may have been in the best interest of the company. State legislation took away this right, but in turn, gave the shareholders the right to receive the cash payment for their shares instead.
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... Let's take a look at how the Internet operating company and other content distributors are positioned to capture cable-programming dissenters. ...
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http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/AIMCO-A-Contrarian-Real-Estate-Play-AIV-EQR-VNO-SPG0724.aspx
... Get Free Stock Analysis By Email. 1. The ability to stand alone against a crowd of dissenters 2. Patience IN PICTURES: Learn To Invest In 10 Steps. ...
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http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0911/Top-4-Portfolio-Management-Tips-For-Retirees.aspx
... Another area of general agreement among financial advisors, although there's some dissenters in this area as well, is on the composition of the ideal ...
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http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1010/Quantitative-Easing-Explained.aspx
... higher costs. The Bottom Line Anything with government roots will have passionate supporters and equally passionate dissenters. We've ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/08/translating-fed-speak.asp
... A unanimous vote is a sign that the Fed plans to stay with its policy for some time, but as dissenters increase in number, a policy shift may be in the making. ...
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