WHAT WE DO
Transaction Communications IPOs Like becoming a parent, going public will transform your company and its communications forever. Since 1985, Sharon Merrill has helped a large number of clients deliver successful IPOs. Our engagement typically begins well before the pricing, as we help the client’s board, management and employees prepare for life as a public company.
We help develop the organizational infrastructure—and the mindset—required to ensure consistent IR execution and regulatory compliance. Following the IPO we assist management in building relationships and communicating with new constituents within a framework of IR best practices.
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. ››
