Fairness and Valuation Opinions
In today's environment, opinions on the merits of corporate transactions
are facing intense scrutiny from many sides. Shareholder litigation is now
commonplace and institutional shareholders are questioning the objectivity
of investment bankers who will receive fees for M&A services or financing
in a transaction.
Against this backdrop, an opinion from a truly independent firm becomes increasingly
important. At Sagent Advisors, our senior professionals have extensive
experience in opinion practice – four of our bankers have chaired the fairness
opinion committees of Citigroup, DLJ, Merrill Lynch and UBS, respectively.
In delivering opinions for clients, we carefully analyze and thoroughly investigate
the valuation and "fairness" issues that boards of directors and special committees
must consider on behalf of shareholders. In this advisory role, we are exceptionally
qualified to offer the pure advice that directors need in order to fulfill
their own roles as fiduciaries in corporate transactions.
If you have need for a fairness or valuation opinion or advice regarding either of these, please contact one of our professionals.