Delaware M&A Litigation Settlements Decline Despite High Volume
What happened
A Cornerstone Research report reviewed M&A litigation settlements in the Delaware Chancery Court from 2012 to 2025. The number of settlements reached 25 last year, the highest level since 2012. However, aggregate settlement amounts dropped to $326.6 million, significantly lower than the 2023 inflation-adjusted peak of $734.8 million. The median settlement in 2025 fell to $10 million, the lowest recorded during the period analyzed.
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Why it matters
The trends suggest a shift in how M&A disputes are resolved in Delaware. The report notes that the surge in litigation involving special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) contributes to smaller settlements because these cases tend to involve more modest claims.
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Who's involved
- Cornerstone ResearchPublished the report detailing M&A litigation trends.
- DelawareThe jurisdiction where the M&A litigation occurred.
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