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    Is Your Deal Fair—and Safe? When to Get a Fairness or Solvency Opinion

    June 17, 2026

    In a complex transaction, closing the deal is only part of the challenge. Boards, special committees, executives, and counsel also need confidence that the process is sound, the economics are supportable, and the decision can withstand scrutiny after closing. The author shares when to get a fairness or solvency opinion. In a complex transaction, closing the deal is only part of the challenge. Boards, special committees, executives, and counsel also need confidence that the process is sound, the economics are supportable, and the decision can withstand scrutiny after closing. That is where fairness and solvency opinions can help. Although they…

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    5 Things to Know About Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Valuation

    March 11, 2015

    A Chapter 11 reorganization is a chaotic and challenging time for a distressed company says Samantha L. Albert, a senior financial analyst with Mercer Capital. There are many valuation-related considerations that management teams and financial advisers need to have knowledge of. This article discusses five key concepts to focus on when proceeding with a Chapter 11 reorganization. [button color=”blue” link=”http://mercercapital.com/financialreportingblog/5-things-know-chapter-11-bankruptcy-valuation/” target=”_blank” font=”arial” align=”left”]To learn more about Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Valuation, click here.[/button] This article is republished from Mercer Capital’s Financial Reporting Blog. It is reprinted with permission. To subscribe to the blog, visit http://mercercapital.com/category/financialreportingblog/.