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How Founders Navigate Shareholder Approval in Exits
In episode 149 of The Startup Exit Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into a part of the exit process founders often underestimate: the shareholder vote. Using the recent surge in Palantir and Shopify stock as a backdrop, they explain why a rising share price can actually complicate a merger vote, and walk through the mechanics of majority-of-minority provisions, appraisal rights, and the crucial difference between a vote and a tender offer. They discuss how founders can prepare for the gauntlet of proxy advisors like ISS and Glass Lewis, and why a 'no' vote isn't always the end of a…
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