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Valuation and Litigation Briefing September/October 2026

Welcome to the September/October issue of Valuation & Litigation Briefing. Our cover story summarizes a recent case heard before the Delaware Supreme Court that provides valuable guidance on drafting earnout provisions in M&A agreements. Other topics of interest pertain to divorce and a closely held business, fairness opinions and more.

Articles:

  • Johnson & Johnson v. Fortis Advisors LLC: Delaware Supreme Court offers guidance on earnout provisions
  • Business value vs. spousal support: Watch out for double-dipping
  • Defend the price tag with a fairness opinion
  • Valuation strategies for today’s uncertain markets

As always, if you have questions or currently in need of business valuation services, please reach out to John F. Maloney, CPA, CFF, CVA, ABAR at 215.675.8364.

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