• The rights of dissent guarantee the shareholder the opportunity to sell their shares at fair value in the event that the company makes a decision with which they do not agree.

  • The rights of dissenters are guaranteed by state corporate law.
  • When a dissenting shareholder does not agree with the actions of the firm, he can exercise the right to an assessment; valuing your shares and getting fair market value for them.
  • The rights of dissenters provide the shareholder with an easy exit from the company.
  • There are many risks associated with the rights of dissenters, such as legal costs or undervaluation of shares in the valuation process.