The need to secure a fairness opinion to address potential conflicts of interest inherent with a transaction is a fiduciary responsibility not limited to public boards of directors.  Often private companies face similar obligations. Johnston Blakely is well versed in constructing fairness opinions to address such obligations. Transactions that may require a thoughtfully considered fairness opinion include:

Company Sales or Divestitures

Acquisitions

Strategic Alliances & Partnerships

Issuance of Certain Securities

Reorganizations & Recapitalizations

Importantly, Johnston Blakely is a FINRA-registered broker/dealer which affords the firm the appropriate legal and regulatory framework to provide fairness opinions to public companies.