Go-Private Deals: What Every Director Should Know

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Private equity firms are increasingly taking public companies private, creating both opportunities and challenges for boards. These transactions demand careful attention to valuation, fiduciary duties, shareholder engagement, and regulatory compliance. Join NACD New England for an insightful discussion with two seasoned board directors and a leading legal expert who have navigated go-private deals firsthand. Learn what drives these transactions, the board’s critical role, and best practices to ensure successful outcomes.

1. How should boards assess whether going private is in the best interest of stakeholders?
2. What signals indicate a company might become a PE target?
3. What are the key fiduciary duties and governance considerations for directors during a go-private process? How does this differ from an M&A deal with a strategic?
4. What role do independent valuation and fairness opinions play in the process?
5. What are the most critical legal and compliance issues boards must address in these deals?
6. What are common legal pitfalls and SEC disclosure requirements?
7. What are the best practices for communicating with shareholders, employees, and activists during the transition?
8. From your experience, what were the biggest surprises or challenges in executing a go-private transaction?

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

Alan Fullerton

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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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