Representative Projects - Acquisitions and Divestures

The initial evaluation of several hundred coal companies being considered as candidates for acquisition—conducted for a wide variety of major corporate clients.

Design and implementation of acquisition "screens" and the identification of companies suitable as candidates for acquisition—conducted for a wide variety of major corporate clients.

Studies of the potential for coal acquisitions throughout the major coal fields in the U.S.—prepared for a wide variety of clients.

The management and implementation of a divestiture program for NP Mining Co., Inc., a privately held coal producer. This engagement consisted of the preparation of a presentation document, development of a list of potential acquirers, initial contact with each, oversight of site visitations and data presentation, and assistance with negotiations. As a result, three candidates made proposals to acquire the company.

Assisting the financial advisors to ITT Corporation in the development of a divestiture strategy for its coal subsidiary, preparation of an offering memorandum, development of a list of potential acquirers, setting up a data room, and valuing the operations.

The identification and initial evaluation of precious metals properties in the western U.S. suitable for acquisition—conducted for a variety of corporate and individual clients.

Development, implementation, and management of a regional oil and gas acquisition program in Oklahoma and Texas—conducted for Gulf Energy Corporation.

Preliminary evaluation of a series of tungsten properties in Nevada—conducted for Nickel Plate Mining Company.

Preliminary evaluation of a series of gold properties in the Province of Durango, Mexico—conducted for Finisterre Resources Corporation.

The evaluation of Island Creek Coal Company as a candidate for acquisition—conducted for Cyprus Coal Company.