Cypress’ principals have previously been qualified as experts in mergers and acquisitions, valuation issues and bankruptcy matters and have performed expert analysis in related areas including damages and retrospective transaction analysis. Cypress will build databases where appropriate to support the experience of its testifying expert. Subjects upon which Cypress is qualified to provide testimony include:

• Securities and financing-related issues
• Merger and acquisition process and procedures
• Leveraged acquisitions and other situations involving debt
• Retrospective transaction analyses
• Valuation
• Contract disputes
• Interpretation of representations and warranties
• Litigation over due diligence and projections
• Plan of Reorganization feasibility
• Other Chapter 11 matters including sales of assets, liquidation, valuation analysis, contested motions and Plans of Reorganization
• Other topics relating to investment banking

Cypress’ professionals work closely with counsel to analyze prospective issues that may arise during depositions and testimony, reviewing carefully-maintained due diligence files and other essential documentation. Prior to the issuance of a fairness opinion, Cypress will discuss with counsel the firm’s standard document retention and disposal policy. Members of Cypress have defended fairness opinions successfully on every occasion when challenged.

Cypress’ senior members have provided litigation support both in Federal Bankruptcy court as well as in settlement negotiations outside of court. Cypress has played a central role in the settlement of a number of substantial litigations.

Cypress is available for providing support for interim motions, business decisions within the jurisdiction of the court, valuation disputes, sales of assets, liquidation analyses, questions involving a Plan or Reorganization and/or Disclosure Statement, Plan feasibility, and DIP financing.