A fairness opinion from Orchard Partners provides evidence that the board of directors has fulfilled its obligations of “loyalty and care.” Acting as an independent third party, Orchard provides its opinion of the fairness of the transaction to the shareholders of the company. 

Fairness opinions may be required when board members have a conflict of interest or when shareholders’ participation in a transaction is not uniform. Orchard has provided fairness opinions to public and private companies.

Orchard provides fairness opinions for acquisitions, divestitures, financings and going private transactions.