In an MBO of a public company, the board forms a special committee of independent directors. The special committee should do all of the following EXCEPT:
- ARetain independent financial and legal advisors
- BNegotiate the transaction terms at arm's length with the management/PE group
- CAllow management to participate in the special committee's deliberations and set the offer price✓ Correct answer
- DEvaluate whether a market check or go-shop process is appropriate
Why C — Allow management to participate in the special committee's deliberations and set the offer price
The special committee must be truly independent and should exclude management and any directors with conflicts of interest from its deliberations. Allowing management to participate in setting the offer price would fundamentally compromise the committee's independence and undermine its ability to negotiate on behalf of public shareholders. The committee should retain its own independent financial and legal advisors, conduct a thorough evaluation of the offer, and consider whether a market check would help ensure shareholders receive a fair price.
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