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[sheet: Overview]

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Matter Number1015-00001
ClientCalloway-Briggs Renewables Inc.
Proposed TickerCBRI
ExchangeNew York Stock Exchange
Aggregate Offering Size$600,000,000
Assumed Midpoint Price$22.00 per share
Issuer's CounselCalderwood & Harkness LLP
Responsible PartnerJennifer Kwon
Lead AssociateBrendan Walsh
Working AssociateNatasha Forbes
Tax Specialist PartnerLeonard Cross
Billing PartnerTheodore Langston
Underwriters' CounselPrescott, Danforth & Yee LLP (Margaret Yee)
Selling Stockholder's CounselWhitfield Archer & Doss LLP (Christine Navarro / Philip Archer)
Lead-Left Book-RunnerHargrove Keating & Co. (Oliver Marchetti)
Independent AuditorAshford & Pemberton LLP (Gregory Sondheim)
Current StatusDormant — offering postponed June 17, 2022
Date Dormancy CommencedJune 17, 2022
Last SEC ActionOral clearance indicated June 14, 2022 (subject to pricing amendment)
Last S-1 Amendment FiledAmendment No. 2 — June 10, 2022 (EDGAR Accession No. 0001948372-22-000003)
SEC CIK0001948372
FY 2021 Fiscal Year-EndDecember 31, 2021
Q1 2022 Interim Financials As-Of DateMarch 31, 2022
Reason for DormancyDeterioration of renewables-sector IPO window and adverse market conditions
Checklist Prepared ByNatasha Forbes, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Checklist DateJune 20, 2022
Reference MemorandumDormancy / Shelf-Life Memorandum dated June 20, 2022

[sheet: Financial Statements]

Item #WorkstreamChecklist ItemDetailed Description / RequirementsResponsible PartyThird-Party ContactDeadline / TriggerCurrent StatusNotes / Dependencies
FS-01Financial StatementsFY 2022 Audited Financial StatementsIf reactivation occurs after May 15, 2023 (135 days after December 31, 2022 fiscal year-end), FY 2022 audited consolidated financial statements must be included in amended S-1. Ashford & Pemberton LLP to complete audit. FY 2019 financials may be dropped (three-year requirement: FY 2020, FY 2021, FY 2022).Marcus Yoon (CFO), Priya Anand (SVP Finance & Treasurer)Gregory Sondheim / Irene Valdez — Ashford & Pemberton LLPMust be completed before S-1 amendment filing; Reg S-X Rule 8-08 staleness triggersNot yet initiated — pending reactivation decisionCoordinate with A&P on audit timeline; typical 60–90 day audit cycle. EGC status (revenue < $1.235B) permits scaled disclosures.
FS-02Financial StatementsInterim (Quarterly) Unaudited Financial StatementsUpdated unaudited interim financial statements for the most recent completed fiscal quarter must be included if more than 135 days have elapsed since the end of the most recently completed fiscal year included in the S-1. For example, if filing in Q2 2023, Q1 2023 interim statements required.Marcus Yoon (CFO), Priya Anand (SVP Finance & Treasurer)Gregory Sondheim — Ashford & Pemberton LLP (review engagement)Determined by filing date relative to quarterly periodsNot yet initiatedCurrent S-1 includes Q1 2022 interim data ($131.4M revenue). Must be refreshed.
FS-03Financial StatementsSelected Financial Data UpdateUpdate Selected Financial Data section to include any new annual or interim periods. FY 2021 data: Revenue $487.3M, Adj. EBITDA $218.6M, Net Income $41.7M, Total Assets $3.94B, Total Debt $1.71B.Brendan Walsh / Natasha ForbesMarcus Yoon (CBR)Concurrent with financial statement updateNot yet initiatedPrior periods: FY 2019 Rev $312.8M; FY 2020 Rev $401.5M.
FS-04Financial StatementsMD&A RefreshUpdate Management's Discussion and Analysis to cover new fiscal periods, including revenue drivers, Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation, liquidity analysis, and project portfolio developments (Mesquite Wind expected COD Q3 2022; Cimarron Solar expected COD Q1 2023).Brendan Walsh / Natasha ForbesMarcus Yoon, Priya Anand (CBR)Concurrent with financial statement updateNot yet initiatedKey metrics to update: operating capacity (was 3.8 GW), construction status (was 1.4 GW under construction), development pipeline (was 6.2 GW).
FS-05Financial StatementsCapitalization Table and Dilution Analysis UpdateRefresh capitalization table and dilution analysis with updated balance sheet data. Current assumptions: 100M pre-IPO shares; 23,713,636 base shares; 3,559,091 overallotment shares; post-IPO base 123,713,636; post-IPO full exercise 127,272,727. Confirm assumed $22.00 midpoint price still appropriate.Brendan Walsh / Natasha ForbesMarcus Yoon (CBR); Oliver Marchetti (Hargrove Keating)Concurrent with financial statement and valuation updatesNot yet initiatedPre-money valuation was $2.2B; post-money (base) was $2.72B; EV/EBITDA ~19.4x. Reassess pricing range with underwriters.
FS-06Financial StatementsPro Forma Financial InformationUpdate any pro forma adjustments reflecting use of proceeds ($200M Term Loan B repayment, $100M Cimarron Solar construction, ~$71.7M general corporate), changes in debt levels (Term Loan B outstanding was $612.5M), and any interim transactions.Brendan Walsh / Natasha ForbesPriya Anand (CBR); Gregory Sondheim (A&P)Concurrent with S-1 amendmentNot yet initiatedConfirm prepayment premium estimate (1.00% × $200M = $2.0M) with Veltrano National Bank.
FS-07Financial StatementsHLBV Methodology Disclosure UpdateConfirm HLBV accounting methodology disclosures remain current and adequate per SEC feedback. Second-round comments addressed HLBV methodology; confirm no further changes needed. Coordinate with Kessler McBride & Associates LLP (Alan Kessler / Linda McBride).Leonard Cross / Natasha ForbesGregory Sondheim (A&P); Alan Kessler (KMA)Concurrent with S-1 amendmentResolved in rett. No. 2 — confirm no new developmentsSEC second-round comments (7 total) included HLBV methodology clarification.
FS-08Financial StatementsNon-GAAP Reconciliation UpdateUpdate Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation to GAAP net income for new periods. Ensure compliance with SEC guidance on non-GAAP measures addressed in prior comment rounds.Brendan Walsh / Natasha ForbesMarcus Yoon (CBR); Gregory Sondheim (A&P)Concurrent with S-1 amendmentNot yet initiatedSEC second-round comments addressed non-GAAP reconciliation disclosure.

[sheet: Comfort Letter]

Item #WorkstreamChecklist ItemDetailed Description / RequirementsResponsible PartyThird-Party ContactDeadline / TriggerCurrent StatusNotes / Dependencies
CL-01Comfort LetterNew Comfort Letter Request from UnderwritersUnderwriters (via Hargrove Keating & Co.) to issue new comfort letter request to Ashford & Pemberton LLP under SAS 72 / AU-C 920 procedures covering updated audited and interim financial statements. Three circle-ups planned (initial, bring-down at pricing, and closing).Jennifer Kwon / Brendan WalshOliver Marchetti / Daniel Furman (Hargrove Keating); Margaret Yee (PD&Y)At least 4–6 weeks before anticipated pricingNot yet initiated — prior draft comfort letter dated June 8, 2022 is stalePrior comfort letter covered FY 2019–2021 audited and Q1 2022 interim. New letter must cover updated periods.
CL-02Comfort LetterAshford & Pemberton Engagement ConfirmationConfirm A&P's continued engagement as independent registered public accounting firm and availability for comfort-letter procedures. Verify no independence issues have arisen during dormancy.Natasha ForbesGregory Sondheim / Irene Valdez — Ashford & Pemberton LLPUpon reactivation decisionNot yet initiatedA&P served as auditor for FY 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021.
CL-03Comfort LetterC&H Review of New Comfort Letter DraftCalderwood & Harkness to review new draft comfort letter for scope, procedures, change-period coverage, tick-and-tie results, and any exceptions or qualifications.Natasha ForbesGregory Sondheim (A&P)Upon receipt of draft from A&PNot yet initiatedCross-reference to prior comfort letter review memorandum.

[sheet: D&O Insurance]

Item #WorkstreamChecklist ItemDetailed Description / RequirementsResponsible PartyThird-Party ContactDeadline / TriggerCurrent StatusNotes / Dependencies
DO-01D&O InsuranceObtain Updated D&O Insurance QuotesRequest refreshed quotes for the IPO D&O tower from Dravello Place Insurance Advisors LLC. Current tower: $50M aggregate (Primary: Meridian National Assurance Company, policy DNO-22-048871; Excess Layer 1: Stonebridge Indemnity Corp.; Excess Layer 2: Commonwealth Omnivrel Insurance Ltd.). Annual premium was $1.87M. Market conditions may have changed premiums.Sandra Haverford (CBR GC)Nina Radcliffe — Dravello Place Insurance Advisors LLCAt least 30 days before anticipated pricingNot yet initiated — prior quotes obtained April 2022Confirm Side A DIC non-rescindable coverage from Meridian National. Assess need for additional excess layers or increased aggregate.
DO-02D&O InsuranceRun-Off / Tail Policy AssessmentEvaluate whether pre-IPO D&O tail coverage is needed and whether existing policies provide adequate run-off protection. Coordinate with Fenwick Place.Brendan WalshNina Radcliffe — Dravello Place Insurance Advisors LLCConcurrent with D&O quote refreshNot yet initiatedReference prior D&O Insurance Coverage Memorandum.
DO-03D&O InsuranceBind New / Renewed D&O PoliciesExecute binders for IPO D&O policies effective as of IPO closing date. Confirm all carriers (Meridian National, Stonebridge Indemnity, Commonwealth Fidelity) are willing to renew or replace.Sandra Haverford (CBR GC)Nina Radcliffe — Dravello Place Insurance Advisors LLCBefore IPO closingNot yet initiatedS-1 disclosure to reference D&O coverage.

[sheet: Market Assessment]

Item #WorkstreamChecklist ItemDetailed Description / RequirementsResponsible PartyThird-Party ContactDeadline / TriggerCurrent StatusNotes / Dependencies
MA-01Market AssessmentHargrove Keating Market-Conditions AssessmentObtain comprehensive market-conditions update from Hargrove Keating & Co. (lead-left book-runner) regarding the renewables-sector IPO window, comparable company valuations, and investor appetite. Joint book-runners (Linden Pratt Securities, Graymont Brothers) and co-managers (Barfield Stuart, Crane Whitley Capital) to provide supplemental input.Jennifer KwonOliver Marchetti / Sonia Tran — Hargrove Keating & Co.Quarterly check-ins during dormancy; formal assessment before reactivation decisionOngoing — quarterly updates recommended per dormancy memorandumOffering was postponed due to closed renewables-sector IPO window. Reactivation contingent on favorable market re-opening.
MA-02Market AssessmentUpdated Valuation and Pricing Range AnalysisReassess assumed $22.00 per share midpoint IPO price and $600M aggregate offering size. Update EV/EBITDA multiple analysis (was ~19.4x on FY 2021 EBITDA of $218.6M). Consider updated financial performance, comparable transactions, and market multiples.Jennifer Kwon / Brendan WalshOliver Marchetti (Hargrove Keating); Rebecca Innes (Linden Pratt); Kenneth Sato (Graymont Brothers)Before filing updated S-1 amendment with pricing rangeNot yet initiatedPre-money equity valuation was $2.2B; post-money (base) $2.72B; enterprise value ~$4.25B.
MA-03Market AssessmentInvestor Relations / Roadshow PreparationCoordinate with Broadmark Strategic Communications Inc. (Jason Eklund) on updated IPO communications strategy, revised roadshow materials, analyst-day planning, and updated investor presentation reflecting new financial data.Sandra Haverford (CBR)Jason Eklund — Broadmark Strategic Communications Inc.2–4 weeks before anticipated roadshow launchNot yet initiatedPrior roadshow preparation was underway before dormancy.
MA-04Market AssessmentUnderwriter Syndicate ConfirmationConfirm all syndicate members remain committed to the offering: Hargrove Keating (40% allocation), Linden Pratt (25%), Graymont Brothers (20%), Barfield Stuart (10%), Crane Whitley Capital (5%). Verify no personnel changes affecting key contacts.Jennifer KwonAll underwriter contactsUpon reactivation decisionNot yet initiatedGross spread of 5.50% and allocation percentages subject to reconfirmation.

[sheet: Lock-Up Agreements]

Item #WorkstreamChecklist ItemDetailed Description / RequirementsResponsible PartyThird-Party ContactDeadline / TriggerCurrent StatusNotes / Dependencies
LU-01Lock-Up AgreementsAssess Validity of Existing Lock-Up AgreementsReview 18 identified lock-up signatories (directors, officers, Pinnacle Vista Capital Partners III LP, and holders of ≥1% of pre-IPO common stock). As of June 17, 2022, 15 of 18 were executed. Determine whether executed lock-ups remain valid or require re-execution due to passage of time, change in terms, or change in offering details.Brendan WalshMargaret Yee (PD&Y — underwriters' counsel); Christine Navarro (WA&D — Pinnacle Vista counsel)Upon reactivation decision15 of 18 executed as of June 17, 2022; 3 outstandingLock-up period: 180 days following date of final prospectus. Release subject to written consent of Hargrove Keating or occurrence of a Change of Control.
LU-02Lock-Up AgreementsRe-Execute or Obtain Outstanding Lock-Up AgreementsObtain executed lock-ups from the 3 remaining signatories who had not yet signed. Circulate refreshed lock-up forms if terms change (e.g., pricing range, offering size). Lock-up carve-outs: transfers to affiliates, estate-planning transfers, 10b5-1 plan adoption (not execution), pledges to lenders.Brendan Walsh / Natasha ForbesSandra Haverford (CBR); Christine Navarro (WA&D)Before pricing3 outstanding from pre-dormancy; full re-execution may be requiredLock-up signatories include: Garrett Calloway, Elaine Briggs, Marcus Yoon, Sandra Haverford, Dale Renfroe, Priya Anand, Tomás Quintero, Rachel Whitmore, Hugh Pemberton, Diane Kovac, Warren Okoro, Catherine Liang, Richard Estavez, Pinnacle Vista Capital Partners III LP, and other ≥1% holders (approx. 18 total).
LU-03Lock-Up AgreementsConfirm Board and Officer Roster for Lock-Up PurposesVerify no changes to the board of directors or executive officer roster since June 2022. If new directors or officers appointed, obtain lock-up agreements from them. Current board: Calloway, Briggs, Pemberton, Kovac, Okoro, Liang, Estavez. Current officers: Calloway, Briggs, Yoon, Haverford, Renfroe, Anand, Quintero, Whitmore.Natasha ForbesSandra Haverford (CBR GC & Corporate Secretary)Upon reactivation decisionNot yet initiatedAny personnel changes also affect Management and Board section of S-1.