- 12 - decision was issued. On November 8, 1996, a third interim arbitration decision was issued. On March 5, 1999, a final arbitration decision was issued. The final arbitration decision comprehensively decided the issues between the brothers, and the arbitrators found, inter alia, that: During the period from and after July 1, 1987, * * * [Burton]/ERG/NPI was extremely successful * * *. As a result, in the period from 1988 through 1996, * * * [Burton] and his family obtained in excess of $6,500,000 in salaries, director’s fees and cash distributions from ERG/NPI. * * * [F]rom and after July 1, 1987, * * * [Burton] had total control over both ERG and NPI * * * Accordingly, the arbitrators held that Burton became the 100- percent owner of ERG on July 1, 1987. The arbitrators found that Burton owed Glendon a gross amount of $3,119,475 for his interest in ERG. The arbitrators awarded the Lowell plant to Glendon/Aker, for which Burton received a credit of $185,500. The tribunal found that Glendon/Aker should have paid NPI rent for the Lowell plant at $2,000 per month for the period July 1, 1987, to December 31, 1994, and $2,500 thereafter. Accordingly, Burton was credited with the rent payments plus interest, $420,650. The final arbitration decision awarded Glendon a net $2,412,172 after credits and deductions.Page: Previous 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Next
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