Boards facing critical decisions need a trusted advisor. England & Company draws upon decades of experience to provide objective guidance to public company boards and their special committees. Our seasoned senior bankers offer discreet and independent strategic and financial advice, unencumbered by institutional constraints or conflicts. Our independence uniquely positions us to serve as trusted advisors in complex situations.
Special Committees and Fairness Opinions
England & Company represents corporate boards and special committees across various M&A, financing, and special situations. We have substantial experience dealing with controlling stockholders, inbound offers, and related-party dynamics. Our Board Advisory team collaborates closely with boards, special committees, and their legal counsel to design a tailored, arm’s-length process that aligns with their objectives across a wide range of transactions. We assist our clients in fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities by providing objective opinions and strategic advice supported by comprehensive analyses. These situations frequently include:
- Fairness Opinions
- Management Buyouts
- Shareholder Activism
- Complex Valuations
We recognize the sensitivity and critical timelines associated with these assignments, and our team is fully prepared to add value almost immediately. While our senior professionals have been involved in numerous special situations throughout their careers, we approach each engagement as unique, offering thoughtful and customized advice.
ARC Valuation and Board Advisory
January 2020 – England & Company is pleased to announce it recently served as exclusive financial advisor for Advanced Reactor Concepts, LLC (“ARC”) in its company valuation and advised the board on considering an equity restructuring plan.
About ARC
ARC is a clean energy technology company developing the ARC-100, an advanced small modular reactor (aSMR) offering inherently safe, reliable, and economical carbon free power. Leveraging proven technology from the 30-year performance of its prototype, the ARC-100’s simple, modular design provides 100 megawatts of electricity and industrial heat that will be cost competitive with fossil fuels. Important applications include the decarbonization of heavy industry, the fueling of low-carbon hydrogen projects, and the creation of life-saving medical isotopes. The ARC-100 has been selected by New Brunswick Power for implementation on their Point Lepreau site with completion by the end of this decade.
Birdsall Financial Advisor to Trustee in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Birdsall filed Chapter 11 in March 2013 after it was indicted for campaign finance law violations and the Attorney General for the State of New Jersey sought an order to seize the company’s assets. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the appointment of Edwin H. Stier, a former state and federal prosecutor, as Chapter 11 Trustee to manage the affairs of the business during the bankruptcy sale process. England served as advisor and investment banker to the Chapter 11 Trustee and managed the sale of Birdsall’s assets.
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