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The court was divided on whether Dresser Rand is the successor to Tyco for purposes of severance obligations under Retention Incentive Agreements. The lead opinion found Dresser Rand was a successor and likely relieved it of severance liability, while the dissent argued Tyco remained liable because Dresser Rand only purchased assets and explicitly refused to assume severance obligations.
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