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Navigating Public Company Take-Private Transactions

Overview


With continued volatility in the public capital markets, sponsors are looking at opportunities to unlock value by taking certain public companies private. Please join McDermott Will & Schulte’s M&A Team and Houlihan Lokey for a practical discussion on market trends, effective strategies and key legal considerations for each stage of the “take-private” process to mitigate execution risk.

The session will explore the current market dynamics, the target board’s fiduciary duties, evolving Delaware law, financing considerations and deal protections for sponsors.

 

Registration information

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT

Speakers


Michael Bett – Director of Board and Special Committee Advisory and Transaction Opinions, Financial and Valuation Advisory, Houlihan Lokey

Matt Kavney – Vice President of Board and Special Committee Advisory and Transaction Opinions, Financial and Valuation Advisory, Houlihan Lokey

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