Shareholder Buyouts
When a shareholder relationship breaks down — whether through a disputed buyout, a dissenting shareholder action, or a forced redemption — the determination of fair value is often the central issue. Cogent Valuation provides independent valuation opinions in connection with shareholder and partner disputes, buy-sell agreement triggers, dissenting shareholder proceedings, and other situations where an arm's length value must be established for a closely-held business interest. Our opinions are prepared with the rigor and documentation required to withstand adversarial scrutiny. Where litigation follows, our Managing Directors are experienced and credible expert witnesses who can present and defend their conclusions effectively in deposition, arbitration, and trial.
