Chad Rucker, ESQ

Managing Director

Specialties:

  • Fairness & Solvency Opinions
  • VRC Leadership

Tel. No. (917) 338-5613

Fax No. (212) 278-0675

100 Park Avenue
Suite 2010
New York, New York 10017

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Mr. Rucker specializes in solvency and fairness opinions. Much of his work has been concentrated in technology and high growth industries.

Prior to joining VRC, Mr. Rucker headed Rucker Capital Partners, LLC. He also served as vice president of investment banking – global power at Salomon Smith Barney Holdings, Inc., in New York.

Mr. Rucker holds a master’s degree in finance from New York University, and a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from Augusta State University in Augusta, Georgia. In addition, he earned his juris doctor from New York University School of Law.

Perspectives

Deal Lawyers Discusses Fairness Opinions with Chad Rucker

December 27, 2018

In the Jan-Feb 2019 issue of Deal Lawyers, Chad Rucker focuses on strategies for dealing with conflicts that may exist when a fairness opinion provider also receives an M&A success fee.

Chad Rucker to Present at Practising Law Institute Seminar

October 26, 2018

Rucker will present at a PLI session titled  “What is it Worth? Valuations.”

Fairness Opinions: How to Avoid Conflicts of Interest When Seeking a Provider

September 18, 2018

Fairness opinions provide substantial benefits – if the opinion process is performed correctly.

Receiving Dependable Fairness Opinions

May 20, 2018

Boards of directors can improve the likelihood of receiving a more defendable fairness opinion by making specific inquiries of their opinion provider.

Chad Rucker Quoted in Agenda: What Directors Consider During Takeover Talks

January 24, 2018

What issues must board members contemplate when facing a competitor’s takeover offer?

VRC’s Chad Rucker to Speak at the Practising Law Institute Seminar

October 30, 2017

Practising Law Institute is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise.

Industry Update: U.S. Dividend Recapitalizations

June 5, 2017

Read VRC’s Industry Update on U.S. Dividend Recapitalizations for trends in deal volume, trends in deals by industry, sector performance and more.

Westlaw Journal, Delaware Corporate: Weak vs. Strong Fairness Opinions

January 11, 2016

How do board members know they have received a strong fairness opinion? What factors should apply when assessing the opinion’s strength?