NACD New England Virtual M&A Program
Jul
22
2026
Date: July 22, 2026
Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM (EST)
Location: Virtual Event
Program Topic: Go-Private Deals: What Every Director Should Know
As private equity firms continue to pursue take-private transactions, boards face important decisions involving valuation, fiduciary duties, shareholder engagement, and regulatory oversight. This discussion will feature experienced board directors and legal advisors sharing real-world perspectives on what drives go-private deals, the board's role throughout the process, lessons learned from recent transactions, and emerging trends shaping the M&A landscape.
Confirmed Panelists:
- Matti Massonivich – Senior Vice President & CFO, Catalent Pharma Solutions; Board Director
- Matthew Gardella - Member, Mintz
- Pam Lenehan – Board Director; Director with NACD
- Alan Fullerton – Chairman & CEO, Mirus
Speakers
Matthew J. Gardella
Speaker
Matthew J. Gardella is a Member at Mintz who advises companies, boards of directors, special committees, investment banks, and investors in both buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions. He counsels public companies on a broad range of corporate, securities, and business-related matters.