Information Agent Services

As an Information Agent, The Laurel Hill Advisory Group provides comprehensive strategic consulting to public companies and its advisors on all aspects of their Tender Offer, ranging from the formulation of broad strategies to the implementation of specific tactics for each segment of their shareholder base.  We will assist in the preparation and placement of any tombstone announcement and distribution of Press Releases regarding the offer. We also offer analysis identifying the company’s shareholder base outlining projected participation from each shareholder segment.

We provide in-depth snapshots of our client’s institutional and arbitrage shareholders, updating ownership levels and investor contacts.  We set up and staff a toll-free telephone number to answer inbound calls from shareholders with questions capturing shareholder sentiment.

As part of our service we confirm with Cede & Co./Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (“DTC”) that all bank and broker participants and Broadridge/ADP clients receive all Tender Offer material. We make certain all materials are forwarded to beneficial holders in a timely manner. Laurel Hill also offers document hosting suite and electronic distribution services.

During the offer, we will monitor and report to our client regarding the status of the offer. If required, we will commence a telephone solicitation campaign to untendered registerd and “street name” retail holders.

Laurel Hill suggests specific solicitation approaches for each of the company’s major institutional shareholders.   Working with our clients, customizing a best practices method for the communications cycle. Our specialists communicate with all major shareholders (institutions, arbs, hedge funds, etc.) monitoring their comments, any changes in share positions and identifying the timing of expected tenders from major institutional holders and arbitrageurs.

Laurel Hill’s coordinated suite of services insures success by maximizing shareholder support for the offer.

Post offer, Laurel Hill can provide other solutions designed to contain shareholder servicing costs. These include a small shareholder “Odd Lot” program, a Shareholder Asset Recovery Program (“SHARP”) and e-mail capture program.
Some of these programs can be provided cost-free.