Fiduciary duties typically require one to act in the best interests of their beneficiary, even if those interests may conflict with their own. This can present issues when part of the consideration for an acquisition is contingent on the future performance of the target, otherwise known as an “earn out.” If the buyer completely controls…
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The Delaware Chancery’s Unique MAE Ruling
In the recent decision of Akorn Inc. v. Fresenius Kabi AG, et. al., C.A. No. 2018–0300–JTL (Del. Ch. Oct 1, 2018), Delaware’s Chancery Court held, for the first time, that, because a corporation violated a “material adverse effect” clause of a merger contract, the purchasing company could forgo its obligation to buy the target company.1 …