Evaluate the opportunity for the sale of the whole or parts of the company & provide a full valuation process for either a sale or the continuation of the company on a stand-alone basis. Assist the company in structuring, negotiating, and closing merger, acquisition, or divestiture transactions
Restructuring of Credit Agreements, Securities & Other Liabilities
Strategic Planning
Gower Advisers
Assist the company in refinancing existing securities or raising new capital in privately placed transactions and DIP facilities
Expert Testimony
Design of New Securities, Options & Incentive Plans
Independence. Integrity. Intelligence.
Help the company’s management and board of directors develop a flexible strategy to satisfy all constituents and implement a capital structure that will secure long term viability of the company
Structure, negotiate and solicit exchange offers to implement restructuring arrangements
Management & Corporate Governance Issues
Exchange Offer
Assess management incentive programs, help in sourcing new management assistance when needed, and provide for appropriate corporate governance mechanisms in accordance with the negotiated deal
Assist in structuring new debt, equity or hybrid instruments, and management stock option and incentive plans
Provide expert testimony on all restructuring and corporate finance topics. Mr. Lewis has substantial experience providing testimony and have been qualified as an expert in several bankruptcy courts, including Delaware and New York
Provide a full valuation service in support of a restructuring plan in and out of Chapter 11, including full expert testimony support
Sale or Purchase of Assets/Company
Debt & Equity Financing
Assist in the structuring and negotiation of secured and unsecured facilities, letters of credit, and other credit-related agreements
Valuation