Go-Private Deals: What Every Director Should Know

Private equity firms increasingly take public companies private, creating both opportunities and challenges for boards. These transactions highlight the importance of rigorous valuation, clear fulfillment of fiduciary duties, proactive shareholder engagement, and strict regulatory compliance. Through this discussion hosted by NACD New England, participants gained practical insights from experienced board directors and a leading legal expert who had navigated go-private deals firsthand. Key takeaways included a deeper understanding of the strategic drivers behind these transactions, the critical role boards played throughout the process, and best practices that helped ensure well-governed and successful outcomes.

This event was held virtually on July 22, 2026.

Speakers

Matthew Gardella

Member; Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.

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With over 30 years of experience in life sciences, healthcare and technology sectors, Matt regularly advises companies, boards of directors, special committees, investment banks and investors in both buy and sell-side M&A, other strategic transactions and defensive measures...

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Pam Lenehan

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Pamela Lenehan has 25 years of experience as a public-company director, serving on seven public-company boards where she has been board chair and presiding director and chair of the audit and compensation committees...

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Matti Masanovich

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer; Catalent Pharma Solutions

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Matti Masanovich joined Catalent as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer in July 2023 as a member of Catalent’s executive leadership team...

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Moderator

Alan Fullerton

Chairman of the Board of Directors & Chief Executive Officer of Mirus Capital Advisors

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Alan Fullerton is Chairman of the Board of Directors & Chief Executive Officer of Mirus Capital Advisors, a premier Boston-area middle market investment bank...

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You can view the recording of this event here.