WHAT WE DO
Transaction Communications
Mergers & Acquisitions The majority of M&A transactions fail to meet shareholder expectations. So the success of a merger or acquisition can often be traced to management’s effectiveness in communicating the value of the deal. Sharon Merrill’s M&A experience includes successfully communicating the value of hundreds of transactions over more than two decades.
We counsel management on how and when to communicate in order to satisfy the needs of diverse corporate stakeholder groups. We help develop key messages and deliver them effectively and persuasively—with the goal of getting the deal done with the endorsement of key constituencies.
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. ››
