The Board of Directors of Charlotte Russe has unanimously approved the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, based upon, among other factors, the approval and recommendation of a Special Committee of the Board, and has resolved to recommend that Charlotte Russe stockholders tender their shares in connection with the tender offer contemplated by the merger agreement. The transactions are subject to customary closing conditions, but are not subject to any financing condition.
Cowen & Company, LLC is acting as financial advisor to Charlotte Russe and has delivered a fairness opinion to the Charlotte Russe Board and Special Committee. Peter J. Solomon Company, L.P. is acting as financial and strategic advisor to the Charlotte Russe Special Committee and has also delivered a fairness opinion to the Charlotte Russe Board and Special Committee. Cooley Godward Kronish LLP is legal counsel to Charlotte Russe, and Covington & Burling LLP is legal counsel to the Special Committee. Moelis & Co. is the M&A advisor to Advent International Corporation, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is legal counsel to Advent International Corporation.
Charlotte Russe Holding Inc