WHAT WE DO
Transaction Communications Hostile Takeovers Hostage situations can make for great television, but they are less exciting when your company is the victim. In a hostile takeover the opposition can demand that the board put the company up for sale or name a set price. They can pursue a tender offer to shareholders or initiate a proxy fight to wrest control of the board.
At the heart of every takeover is the notion that a company is undervalued and/or strategically adrift. Sharon Merrill helps clients overcome that perception by demonstrating that management is executing the right strategy to unlock unrealized value going forward.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Activists and Boards Share Common Ground
Board Shareholder Communications
RELATED CASE STUDIES
Starting life as a public company
Investor outreach and media coverage create visibility for a technology company following its IPO. ››
Surviving a bankruptcy
A company’s subsidiary filed for Chapter 11 protection to resolve mounting lawsuits that were threatening overall corporate profitability. ››
Resolving corporate asbestos liability
No longer able to bear the cost of asbestos-related legal claims, an industrial manufacturer pre-negotiated a Chapter 11 plan, including creation of a 524(g) trust, with key members of the plaintiffs bar. ››
Garnering media for a major acquisition
Client sought measurable, effective media coverage for a $400 million acquisition that greatly increased the company’s size and significantly expanded its position abroad.››
Shareholder Support for Acquisition
Client company decided to pursue a merger of equals that was met with resistance by a dissident group of activists. ››
Battling for Board Seats
Company is faced with a dissident shareholder group—led by 5% holder—that is attempting to grab board seats at the annual meeting. ››
