In re: Cogent [Premium]
Hearing
10/01/10 – 10/01/10
Summary
April 27 hearing on a motion to dismiss. CVN covered an earlier preliminary injunction hearing.
In this Energy Mergers and acquisition litigation hearing on motion to dismiss, plaintiff St. Nevan US Limited, a minority shareholder alleged Cogent Incs board of directors of breached the companys fiduciary duties by recommending its shareholders to accept 3M Incs tender offer of $10.50 per share, which the plaintiff claimed was an inadequate price which was due to an unfair sales process.
The plaintiff was represented by attorney Michael Hanrahan. The defense in this case comprised of Cogent Inc, 3M Corporation and 3 Com Corporation. Cogent Inc was represented by attorney Matthew Fischer and Erik Olson. 3M Corporation was represented by attorney Michael Collins. 3 Com Corporation was represented by attorney Biles C. Dunham.
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Judge
- Donald Parsons
- Jurisdiction
- Delaware Court Of Chancery
- Court
- New Castle County Courthouse
- Case Number
- 5780-VCP
- Industry
- Technology
- Practice Area
- Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Organizations
- Expert Witnesses
- Lay Witnesses
Sessions
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.