Results for tag: "Fairness Opinion"

A fairness opinion is a professional opinion provided by an independent third party, typically an investment bank, to a company's board of directors or shareholders regarding the fairness of a proposed transaction from a financial point of view. It is typically used in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions. The opinion is based on the financial analysis of the transaction and the market conditions at the time of the transaction. The fairness opinion market is an important part of the legal industry, as it provides an objective assessment of the financial aspects of a proposed transaction. It is also used to protect the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders in the transaction. Some of the companies in the fairness opinion market include Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, UBS, Lazard, Evercore, and Houlihan Lokey. Show Less Read more