英文摘要 |
This article observes and analyzes the purpose of appraisal right and the calculation of fair value under Delaware law, trying to establish their connection, which is verified by looking at the recent development of case laws and academic discussion. Then, this article further ponders on the design of appraisal right under Taiwan law, the relevant academic opinions and case rulings and argues that the purpose of appraisal right under Taiwan law, if adjusted to be well functioned, should be monitoring the board of directors, in addition to protection of dissenting shareholders. Although scrutiny such as fiduciary duty, securities fraud and procedural mechanisms like class action and derivative suits are available under Taiwan law, they have their shortcomings to be fixed. If the amendment of Business Mergers and Acquisitions Act incentivizes shareholders to assert appraisal right, it may be considered being utilized as the scrutiny of M&A transactions. |