Statistical law used to detect anomalies or fraud in numerical data. In corporate finance and business law practice, this concept should always be read in its economic, contractual and documentary context in order to assess its effects on value, risk or the parties’ rights.

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Example: in a transaction involving a reference value of CHF 10.0 million, this concept should be documented carefully in order to avoid mischaracterization and secure the parties’ decision-making.