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Document TitlePrivilege Log — Materials Withheld from DGCL § 220 Production
Prepared ByCalderwood & Harkness LLP
Matter Number1017-00002
Date of LogJuly 1, 2024
ClientAurelius Global Media Group PLC (Board of Directors)
Requesting PartyCorvus Peak Capital Partners LP
Requesting Party's CounselBlackthorn Howell & Crane LLP (Dominic Sayer)
Date of § 220 DemandMarch 22, 2024
Date of Initial ResponseApril 2, 2024 (Letter from N. Bower to D. Sayer)
Scope of DemandCEO search committee materials, board minutes and presentations relating to CEO succession, communications between the Board and its advisors concerning CEO succession and the Corvus Peak activist campaign
Basis for WithholdingAttorney-client privilege; work product doctrine (anticipation of litigation / proxy contest); joint defense / common interest privilege where applicable
Responsible PartnerNathaniel Bower, Calderwood & Harkness LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Billing PartnerColette Whitman, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Total Entries on Log48
NoteThis log supplements AGMG's April 2, 2024 response to the § 220 demand and is provided as a final compilation upon termination of the Calderwood & Harkness engagement effective July 8, 2024. AGMG reserves all rights and privileges with respect to the documents listed herein.

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Entry No.Bates RangeDateDocument TypeDocument DescriptionAuthor(s)Recipient(s) / Addressee(s)CCPrivilege BasisPrivilege Sub-CategoryNotes
1AGMG-PRIV-000001 to -0000042024-03-08Board Resolution (Draft)Draft board resolutions designating Priya Nair-Whitfield as Interim Chief Executive Officer; prepared by counsel for board consideration; includes annotations reflecting legal advice on scope of interim authority and fiduciary considerationsCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Nathaniel Bower)Dame Elspeth Greenvale (Chair, AGMG Board); Nadine Khalil (General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, AGMG)N/AAttorney-Client PrivilegeLegal advice from outside counsel to board regarding interim CEO designation and related fiduciary dutiesPrepared at direction of Board Chair; reflects counsel's mental impressions and legal strategy
2AGMG-PRIV-000005 to -0000122024-03-12Engagement LetterEngagement letter from Calderwood & Harkness LLP to the Board of Directors of AGMG regarding retention as independent governance counsel; includes scope of representation, fee arrangements, conflicts disclosure, and privileged strategy discussionsNathaniel Bower (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Dame Elspeth Greenvale (Chair, AGMG Board)Nadine Khalil (General Counsel, AGMG)Attorney-Client PrivilegePrivileged communication establishing attorney-client relationship; contains confidential legal strategyMatter No. 1017-00002
3AGMG-PRIV-000013 to -0000162024-03-13LetterCover letter from Nathaniel Bower to Dame Elspeth Greenvale accompanying engagement letter; outlines preliminary workstream priorities including advance notice compliance review, fiduciary duties framework, CEO search process design, and activist response strategyNathaniel Bower (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Dame Elspeth Greenvale (Chair, AGMG Board)N/AAttorney-Client PrivilegeLegal advice and strategic recommendations from counsel to clientContains counsel's preliminary legal assessments and strategic recommendations
4AGMG-PRIV-000017 to -0000202024-03-14LetterDocument and information request from Nathaniel Bower to Nadine Khalil requesting corporate records for purposes of rendering legal advice: charter, bylaws, board minutes (prior 3 years), committee charters, Marcus Vane employment agreement, Corvus Peak correspondence, Schedule 13D filingsNathaniel Bower (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Nadine Khalil (General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, AGMG)N/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductCommunication made for purpose of obtaining and rendering legal advice; reflects counsel's litigation and advisory strategyRequest tailored to counsel's legal analysis needs
5AGMG-PRIV-000021 to -0000262024-03-14MemorandumAnnotated summary of AGMG Amended and Restated Bylaws (effective March 22, 2022), prepared by Calderwood & Harkness for the Board; covers advance notice requirements (120–90 days before anniversary of prior year's AGM — window February 10 to March 11, 2024), forum selection clause (Court of Chancery of Delaware), majority/plurality voting trigger, committee formation provisions, and indemnification provisionsAudrey Zhou; Brendan Walsh (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Nathaniel Bower; Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilColette Whitman (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Attorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal analysis and annotations reflecting counsel's mental impressions; prepared in anticipation of contested proxy solicitationReflects legal opinions on enforceability and application of bylaws provisions
6AGMG-PRIV-000027 to -0000312024-03-17MemorandumMemorandum analyzing best practices for Special Committee composition, scope, authority, and independence requirements under Delaware law; recommends three-member committee of independent directors with sole authority over CEO search and activist responseNathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Dame Elspeth Greenvale (Chair); Nadine Khalil (General Counsel, AGMG)N/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice on corporate governance best practices; reflects counsel's professional judgment and legal strategyPrepared in advance of March 18, 2024 board meeting
7AGMG-PRIV-000032 to -0000362024-03-18Board Resolution (Draft)Draft board resolutions forming the Special Committee with Tobias Kessler (Chair), Lucinda Farrow-Grant, and Dr. Anwen Llewellyn; grants Special Committee sole authority to oversee CEO succession process and coordinate activist responseCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Nathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou)Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilTobias Kessler; Lucinda Farrow-Grant; Dr. Anwen LlewellynAttorney-Client PrivilegeDraft legal document prepared by counsel embodying legal advice on committee structure and authorityAdopted as the executed Special Committee charter on March 18, 2024
8AGMG-PRIV-000037 to -0000412024-03-18Committee Charter (Draft)Draft Special Committee Charter prepared by Calderwood & Harkness establishing authority, scope (CEO succession and activist response), composition, reporting protocols, and access to independent advisorsCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Nathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou)Special Committee (Tobias Kessler, Lucinda Farrow-Grant, Dr. Anwen Llewellyn); Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal drafting reflecting counsel's legal advice regarding fiduciary best practices and governance structurePrecursor draft to the executed charter
9AGMG-PRIV-000042 to -0000442024-03-19LetterLetter from Nathaniel Bower to Martin Cho at Ashworth Velmoran LLP establishing coordination framework between Calderwood & Harkness (independent board governance counsel) and Ashworth Velmoran (standing outside counsel to AGMG management); delineation of rolesNathaniel Bower (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Martin Cho (Ashworth Velmoran LLP)Nadine Khalil (General Counsel, AGMG)Attorney-Client Privilege; Common Interest PrivilegeCommunication between co-counsel regarding legal strategy for coordinated representation of clientReflects allocation of legal responsibilities and privileged strategy
10AGMG-PRIV-000045 to -0000532024-03-20MemorandumCEO Search Process — Recommended Governance Protocols: step-by-step recommended process for conducting CEO search consistent with fiduciary obligations; documentation requirements, interview protocols, evaluation criteria, role of Hargrove Tate Partners LLC, board reporting cadenceNathaniel Bower; Colette Whitman (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Special Committee (Tobias Kessler, Lucinda Farrow-Grant, Dr. Anwen Llewellyn); Dame Elspeth GreenvaleNadine KhalilAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice regarding fiduciary process design for CEO succession; reflects counsel's legal judgment and strategic recommendationsCore CEO search process document — directly responsive to § 220 demand; withheld on privilege grounds
11AGMG-PRIV-000054 to -0000622024-03-22MemorandumSpecial Committee Process Recommendations for CEO Search: guidance on interview protocols, evaluation criteria, documentation standards, and interaction with Hargrove Tate Partners LLC; emphasizes contemporaneous documentation for fiduciary protectionAudrey Zhou; Brendan Walsh (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Special Committee (Tobias Kessler, Lucinda Farrow-Grant, Dr. Anwen Llewellyn)Nathaniel Bower; Nadine KhalilAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice and strategy regarding CEO search process integrity and fiduciary complianceSupplemental guidance to Special Committee; directly responsive to § 220 demand
12AGMG-PRIV-000063 to -0000782024-03-25MemorandumBoard Fiduciary Duties in CEO Succession Under Delaware Law: comprehensive analysis of Revlon, Unocal, and enhanced scrutiny standards applicable to succession decisions; duty of care and loyalty analysisAudrey Zhou; Brendan Walsh (Calderwood & Harkness LLP), under direction of Nathaniel BowerAGMG Board of Directors (all members); Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductComprehensive legal memorandum providing legal advice on fiduciary standards; prepared in anticipation of potential litigation arising from proxy contestFirst substantive C&H deliverable to the Board
13AGMG-PRIV-000079 to -0000882024-03-26MemorandumDGCL § 220 Books-and-Records Demand — Response Recommendations: analysis of Corvus Peak's March 22, 2024 demand seeking CEO search committee materials; proper purpose analysis; privilege log recommendations; proposed response strategy including narrowed production excluding privileged materialsColette Whitman; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Nathaniel Bower; Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal strategy memorandum prepared in anticipation of § 220 litigation; reflects counsel's litigation strategy and mental impressions regarding privilegeDirectly addresses the § 220 demand at issue; withheld as quintessential attorney work product
14AGMG-PRIV-000089 to -0000982024-03-28MemorandumInterim CEO Designation — Fiduciary Considerations: analysis of whether appointing Priya Nair-Whitfield as Interim CEO creates implied precommitment that could taint the formal search process; evaluates Corvus Peak's likely challenge; recommends procedural safeguardsNathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal analysis regarding fiduciary exposure from interim CEO designation; prepared in anticipation of proxy contest challenge and potential litigationAddresses key governance vulnerability identified by Corvus Peak
15AGMG-PRIV-000099 to -0001032024-04-02Letter (Draft)Draft response letter prepared for Nadine Khalil's signature, addressed to Dominic Sayer at Blackthorn Howell & Crane LLP, objecting to scope of Corvus Peak's § 220 demand; offers narrowed production excluding privileged CEO search materials and attorney-client communicationsNathaniel Bower; Colette Whitman (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Nadine Khalil (for signature); addressed to Dominic Sayer (Blackthorn Howell & Crane LLP)N/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductDraft legal correspondence prepared by counsel embodying legal strategy for responding to § 220 demandSent in final form on April 2, 2024
16AGMG-PRIV-000104 to -0001102024-04-03MemorandumUK Regulatory Considerations — FCA/DTR Overlay: analysis of DTR 5 major shareholding notification obligations applicable to AGMG as a company with shares admitted to the premium segment of the Official List of the FCA and trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market (ticker AGMG.L); interaction between US proxy rules and UK disclosure regime for dual-listed companiesBrendan Walsh (Calderwood & Harkness LLP), under direction of Nathaniel BowerAGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice on regulatory obligations; prepared in context of activist campaign and anticipated contested electionAddresses dual-listing regulatory overlay
17AGMG-PRIV-000111 to -0001142024-04-04EmailEmail from Colette Whitman to Nadine Khalil providing instructions on preparing privilege log for documents withheld from Corvus Peak § 220 production; includes format requirements, privilege basis categories, and review workflowColette Whitman (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Nadine Khalil (General Counsel, AGMG)Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Attorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductPrivileged communication regarding litigation strategy and privilege log preparation methodologyPart of § 220 response workstream
18AGMG-PRIV-000115 to -0001252024-04-05MemorandumEvaluation Framework for Internal vs. External CEO Candidates: proposed scoring rubric and evaluation criteria for comparing Priya Nair-Whitfield against external candidates including Jonathan Hale; criteria include strategic vision, operational experience, cultural fit, industry relationships, and independence from activist influenceAudrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Special Committee (Tobias Kessler, Lucinda Farrow-Grant, Dr. Anwen Llewellyn)Nathaniel Bower; Nadine KhalilAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice on structuring evaluation process to satisfy fiduciary obligations; reflects counsel's strategic judgment on defensible search criteriaCore CEO search process document — directly responsive to § 220 demand
19AGMG-PRIV-000126 to -0001402024-04-08MemorandumPoison Pill / Shareholder Rights Plan Analysis: analysis under Moran v. Household International and Unocal/Unitrin framework; recommendation against adoption given that Corvus Peak's 8.7% stake does not constitute a creeping control threatNathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal analysis of defensive measure options; prepared in anticipation of contested proxy solicitation and potential litigationBoard acted on this advice — rejected rights plan on April 10, 2024
20AGMG-PRIV-000141 to -0001462024-04-09EmailPre-meeting email from Nathaniel Bower to Dame Elspeth Greenvale summarizing Calderwood & Harkness recommendation against adoption of a shareholder rights plan; key points from the April 8 memorandumNathaniel Bower (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Dame Elspeth Greenvale (Chair, AGMG Board)N/AAttorney-Client PrivilegePrivileged summary of legal advice conveyed ahead of board meeting on defensive measuresSupplements Entry 19
21AGMG-PRIV-000147 to -0001552024-04-10Board Resolution (Draft)Draft board resolutions memorializing the Board's decision not to adopt a poison pill / shareholder rights plan, incorporating Calderwood & Harkness's analysis and recommendationCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Nathaniel Bower)Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client PrivilegeDraft legal document prepared by counsel embodying legal advice regarding defensive measuresAdopted by Board on April 10, 2024
22AGMG-PRIV-000156 to -0001682024-04-12MemorandumDefensive Measures Available to the Board: survey of permissible defensive responses — bylaw amendments, advance notice enforcement, white squire strategies, strategic alternatives announcement, enhanced shareholder engagement; Unocal proportionality analysis for each measureNathaniel Bower; Colette Whitman (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductComprehensive legal strategy memorandum regarding defensive options; prepared in anticipation of contested election and potential litigationBroader defensive strategy memo following poison pill rejection
23AGMG-PRIV-000169 to -0001822024-04-19MemorandumConflicts of Interest — Jonathan Hale and Corvus Peak: detailed analysis of Hale's pre-existing relationship with Damien Solberg (Corvus Peak founder), including shared board service at Keystone Digital Ventures Ltd.; independence assessment under NYSE listing standards and Delaware law; concludes that relationship raises material concerns about Hale's ability to serve as truly independent external candidateNathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Special Committee (Tobias Kessler, Lucinda Farrow-Grant, Dr. Anwen Llewellyn)Nadine KhalilAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal analysis of candidate independence and conflict of interest; reflects counsel's assessment of fiduciary riskCore CEO search committee material — directly responsive to § 220 demand
24AGMG-PRIV-000183 to -0001862024-04-19EmailEmail from Nathaniel Bower to Special Committee members (Tobias Kessler, Lucinda Farrow-Grant, Dr. Anwen Llewellyn) flagging the Hale-Solberg relationship and recommending enhanced due diligence on Hale's independence before advancing his candidacyNathaniel Bower (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Tobias Kessler; Lucinda Farrow-Grant; Dr. Anwen LlewellynNadine KhalilAttorney-Client PrivilegePrivileged legal advice regarding candidate evaluation and conflict of interestSupplements Entry 23
25AGMG-PRIV-000187 to -0001992024-04-20MemorandumSpecial Committee Update — Candidate Interview Summary and Observations: summary of April 18, 2024 interviews of five external CEO candidates including Jonathan Hale; preliminary assessment of strengths and concerns; flags Hale conflict issue and recommends enhanced due diligenceNathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Special Committee (Tobias Kessler, Lucinda Farrow-Grant, Dr. Anwen Llewellyn)Colette Whitman; Nadine KhalilAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductPrivileged summary of counsel's observations and legal advice regarding candidate evaluation; reflects attorney mental impressions and strategic recommendationsCore CEO search committee material — directly responsive to § 220 demand; most sensitive entry on log
26AGMG-PRIV-000200 to -0002052024-04-21MemorandumDraft Engagement Letter Review — Stonebridge Crane & Co.: Calderwood & Harkness review and mark-up of Stonebridge's proposed financial advisory engagement letter; commentary on fee structure ($250,000 monthly retainer; 0.25% of enterprise value transaction fee), indemnification provisions, scope of services, and fiduciary-out provisionsColette Whitman; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilNathaniel BowerAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal review and advice regarding financial advisor engagement termsRelated to strategic alternatives workstream
27AGMG-PRIV-000206 to -0002102024-04-22Board Resolution (Draft)Draft board resolutions authorizing engagement of Stonebridge Crane & Co. as financial advisor to the Board for evaluation of strategic alternativesCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Nathaniel Bower)Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client PrivilegeDraft legal document prepared by counsel embodying legal advice on strategic alternatives processAdopted by Board on April 22, 2024
28AGMG-PRIV-000211 to -0002152024-04-23EmailEmail from Nathaniel Bower to Anil Kapoor-Mehta (Stonebridge Crane & Co.) establishing working relationship and coordination protocol for strategic alternatives review; outlines information sharing procedures and joint reporting to the BoardNathaniel Bower (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Anil Kapoor-Mehta (Stonebridge Crane & Co.)Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilAttorney-Client Privilege; Common Interest PrivilegeCommunication between client's legal and financial advisors regarding coordinated advisory engagementPart of strategic alternatives workstream
29AGMG-PRIV-000216 to -0002282024-04-24MemorandumLegal Framework for Evaluating Strategic Alternatives: analysis of fiduciary duties applicable to potential sale or strategic transaction; Revlon duties; market check requirements; interaction between strategic alternatives review and CEO search processNathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice regarding fiduciary framework for strategic alternatives; prepared in anticipation of potential transaction-related litigationStrategic alternatives legal framework memo
30AGMG-PRIV-000229 to -0002362024-04-26MemorandumConfidentiality and Information Barrier Protocols — Strategic Alternatives Review: recommended protocols for managing information flow between strategic alternatives review (Stonebridge Crane) and CEO search process; wall procedures to prevent premature disclosureColette Whitman (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilNathaniel BowerAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice on information barrier design and fiduciary process integrityAddresses potential conflicts between parallel board workstreams
31AGMG-PRIV-000237 to -0002602024-04-28MemorandumProxy Contest Defense Strategies: comprehensive strategic options; analysis of ISS and Tarrant Partners LLC likely recommendations; shareholder base analysis (Corvus Peak 8.7%, Thorne Capital 6.3%, Ridgeway 5.1%, Windermere 4.4%, insiders 3.2%); messaging recommendations; vote projections under multiple scenariosNathaniel Bower; Colette Whitman; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductCore legal strategy memorandum prepared in direct anticipation of contested proxy solicitation; reflects counsel's strategic analysis, mental impressions, and litigation strategyComprehensive proxy fight strategy document
32AGMG-PRIV-000261 to -0002722024-04-28MemorandumFiduciary Obligations of Directors During a Proxy Contest: board obligations regarding use of corporate resources in proxy solicitation; Blasius enhanced scrutiny for actions taken for primary purpose of interfering with shareholder franchise; limitations on incumbents' campaign conductAudrey Zhou; Brendan Walsh (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilNathaniel BowerAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice on fiduciary constraints during proxy contest; prepared in anticipation of potential Blasius challenge by Corvus PeakAddresses potential enhanced scrutiny exposure
33AGMG-PRIV-000273 to -0002852024-05-01MemorandumShareholder Base Analysis and Vote Projection: detailed analysis of AGMG shareholder register (412,600,000 shares outstanding); institutional holder voting tendencies; projected vote outcomes under multiple scenarios; identifies Windermere Pension Trust as potential swing voter; flags risk of ISS/Tarrant Partners LLC support for Corvus nomineesAudrey Zhou; Brendan Walsh (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine Khalil; Sandra Eriksson (Citrine Advisory Group Inc.)Nathaniel BowerAttorney-Client Privilege; Work Product; Common Interest PrivilegeLegal and strategic analysis prepared in anticipation of contested election; reflects counsel's strategic assessments and vote modeling; shared with proxy solicitor under common interestVote projection analysis — shared with Citrine under common interest privilege
34AGMG-PRIV-000286 to -0002942024-05-08MemorandumISS and Tarrant Partners LLC Policy Framework — Implications for AGMG: pre-recommendation analysis of proxy advisory firm policies applicable to board refreshment, CEO succession, and contested elections; assessment of likely ISS and Tarrant Partners LLC positionsBrendan Walsh (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Nathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou; Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal strategy memorandum anticipating proxy advisory firm recommendations; reflects counsel's predictive analysisPre-recommendation assessment
35AGMG-PRIV-000295 to -0003002024-05-12Board Resolution (Draft)Draft board resolutions authorizing rejection of Corvus Peak's May 10, 2024 settlement proposal (two nominees seated immediately, CEO search paused pending reconstitution); includes talking points for public statementCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Nathaniel Bower)Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilSpecial Committee membersAttorney-Client PrivilegeDraft legal document prepared by counsel embodying legal advice on settlement rejection and public communications strategyBoard acted on May 12, 2024 to reject proposal
36AGMG-PRIV-000301 to -0003082024-05-17EmailRapid-response email from Nathaniel Bower to Dame Elspeth Greenvale analyzing ISS recommendation to elect two of three Corvus Peak nominees (Malcolm Trask and Dr. Raymond Chu); notes Windermere Pension Trust public support for Corvus slate; recommends accelerated settlement discussions given deteriorating vote outlookNathaniel Bower (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Dame Elspeth Greenvale (Chair, AGMG Board)Nadine KhalilAttorney-Client PrivilegePrivileged legal advice and strategic recommendation in response to ISS reportTime-sensitive legal guidance following ISS release
37AGMG-PRIV-000309 to -0003182024-05-19MemorandumAnalysis of ISS Recommendation (Post-Release): rapid-response analysis after ISS recommends 2 of 3 Corvus nominees; strategic implications; revised vote projections; recommends accelerated settlement discussionsNathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal strategy memorandum analyzing proxy advisory recommendation; reflects counsel's revised strategic assessments and settlement strategyFollow-up to Entry 36
38AGMG-PRIV-000319 to -0003282024-05-24MemorandumAnalysis of Tarrant Partners LLC Recommendation (Post-Release): analysis after Tarrant Partners LLC recommends all three Corvus Peak nominees; updated vote projections showing likely loss of proxy fight; recommends immediate resumption of settlement discussionsAudrey Zhou; Brendan Walsh (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilNathaniel BowerAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal strategy memorandum analyzing second proxy advisory recommendation; reflects counsel's conclusion that proxy fight is likely to be lost; recommends settlementCritical inflection point in engagement
39AGMG-PRIV-000329 to -0003502024-05-30MemorandumSettlement Analysis and Recommendation: detailed analysis of optimal settlement configurations — 1-seat, 2-seat, and 3-seat concessions to Corvus Peak; game-theory analysis; precedent activist settlements in media sector; impact on CEO search timeline; recommendation for negotiated 2-seat settlement with mutual standstill and governance commitmentsNathaniel Bower; Colette Whitman; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductCore legal strategy memorandum reflecting counsel's settlement recommendation and negotiation strategy; contains counsel's mental impressions regarding litigation risk and optimal board compositionKey strategic advice document — settlement recommendation
40AGMG-PRIV-000351 to -0003602024-06-01Board Resolution (Draft)Draft board resolutions authorizing Dame Elspeth Greenvale and the Special Committee to reopen and conduct settlement negotiations with Corvus Peak Capital Partners LPCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Nathaniel Bower)Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Nadine KhalilSpecial Committee membersAttorney-Client PrivilegeDraft legal document prepared by counsel embodying legal advice on settlement authority and negotiating parametersBoard adopted resolutions on June 1, 2024
41AGMG-PRIV-000361 to -0003742024-06-02Term Sheet (Draft)Draft cooperation/standstill agreement term sheet offering two board seats to Corvus Peak nominees, mutual standstill (Corvus Peak not to exceed 12% ownership or launch additional proxy contests for 18 months), joint governance commitments, CEO search process reset with Corvus representation on reconstituted search committeeNathaniel Bower; Colette Whitman (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Dame Elspeth Greenvale; Special Committee; Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductDraft legal document reflecting counsel's settlement strategy and negotiating positions; contains counsel's mental impressions regarding optimal agreement termsSettlement term sheet never executed; overtaken by AGM results
42AGMG-PRIV-000375 to -0003802024-06-07EmailPrivileged email from Nathaniel Bower to Dame Elspeth Greenvale immediately after vote count at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, providing legal guidance on transition mechanics, organizational meeting planning, and immediate fiduciary considerations for the reconstituted boardNathaniel Bower (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Dame Elspeth Greenvale (Chair, AGMG Board)Nadine KhalilAttorney-Client PrivilegePrivileged legal advice regarding post-AGM governance transitionTime-sensitive post-vote legal guidance
43AGMG-PRIV-000381 to -0003922024-06-08MemorandumPost-AGM Vote Analysis and Implications: analysis of June 7 voting results — all three Corvus nominees elected (Trask 68.8%, Loring 65.0%, Chu 66.8%); three incumbents not re-elected (Kessler 44.5%, Pemberton 39.3%, Delgado-Ríos 42.0%); total shares voted 351,280,400 (85.1% of outstanding); implications for board dynamics and governance resetAudrey Zhou; Brendan Walsh (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilNathaniel Bower; Colette WhitmanAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal analysis of election results and strategic implications for governance transition; reflects counsel's assessment of reconstituted board dynamicsPost-AGM analysis
44AGMG-PRIV-000393 to -0004002024-06-09MemorandumDuties of Departing Directors — Document Preservation and Cooperation: advising departing directors Tobias Kessler, Hugh Pemberton, and Sofia Delgado-Ríos regarding post-departure obligations, D&O insurance coverage continuity under Helmsley Indemnity Corp. policy HIC-DOL-2024-009347, document preservation, and cooperation requirementsColette Whitman (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Tobias Kessler; Hugh Pemberton; Sofia Delgado-Ríos; Nadine KhalilNathaniel BowerAttorney-Client PrivilegeLegal advice to departing directors regarding post-service obligations and insurance coverageCovers D&O tail coverage and preservation duties
45AGMG-PRIV-000401 to -0004122024-06-11MemorandumD&O Insurance Implications of Board Reconstitution: review of Helmsley Indemnity Corp. D&O policy HIC-DOL-2024-009347 ($75 million per occurrence / $150 million aggregate; annual premium $3.8 million); tail coverage analysis for departing directors; notice obligations triggered by reconstitution; potential coverage gapsColette Whitman; Brendan Walsh (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilNathaniel BowerAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal analysis of insurance coverage implications; reflects counsel's assessment of potential coverage gaps and recommended actionsD&O policy analysis for reconstituted board
46AGMG-PRIV-000413 to -0004242024-06-12MemorandumBoard Process Integrity Post-Reconstitution: guidance to continuing directors on fiduciary obligations when activist-nominated directors (Malcolm Trask, Vanessa Loring, Dr. Raymond Chu) join the board; information barriers and recusal protocols for matters where new directors may have conflicts arising from prior Corvus Peak relationshipNathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors (continuing members); Nadine KhalilN/AAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice on governance protocols for reconstituted board; reflects counsel's assessment of conflict risks and recommended proceduresAddresses governance integrity during board transition
47AGMG-PRIV-000425 to -0004342024-06-15MemorandumPreservation of Special Committee Records: guidance on retention and privilege preservation for all Special Committee materials including interview notes, evaluation matrices, correspondence with Hargrove Tate Partners LLC, and Calderwood & Harkness memoranda delivered to the CommitteeColette Whitman (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)Nadine Khalil (General Counsel, AGMG); Dame Elspeth GreenvaleNathaniel BowerAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice on document preservation obligations and privilege maintenance for Special Committee work productCritical preservation guidance given engagement termination
48AGMG-PRIV-000435 to -0004482024-06-16MemorandumTermination of Strategic Alternatives Review — Board Considerations: analysis of fiduciary implications of reconstituted Board's decision to shelve strategic alternatives process; Stonebridge Crane & Co. engagement termination provisions; tail fee exposure of approximately $21.6 million (0.25% of estimated $8.65 billion enterprise value) if change-of-control transaction consummated within 12-month tail periodNathaniel Bower; Audrey Zhou (Calderwood & Harkness LLP)AGMG Board of Directors; Nadine KhalilColette WhitmanAttorney-Client Privilege; Work ProductLegal advice regarding fiduciary implications of terminating strategic review and financial advisor fee exposure; reflects counsel's analysis of Stonebridge engagement termsFinal substantive advisory memorandum before engagement wind-down

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CategoryCount / Detail
Total Documents Withheld48
Total Pages Withheld448
Bates RangeAGMG-PRIV-000001 through AGMG-PRIV-000448
Date Range of Withheld DocumentsMarch 8, 2024 – June 16, 2024
Privilege Basis: Attorney-Client Privilege (sole basis)19 entries
Privilege Basis: Attorney-Client Privilege + Work Product Doctrine26 entries
Privilege Basis: Attorney-Client Privilege + Common Interest Privilege2 entries
Privilege Basis: Attorney-Client Privilege + Work Product + Common Interest1 entry
Document Types — Memoranda27
Document Types — Draft Board Resolutions7
Document Types — Emails6
Document Types — Letters / Draft Letters5
Document Types — Draft Committee Charters1
Document Types — Draft Term Sheets1
Document Types — Engagement Letters1
Documents Directly Responsive to CEO Search Committee Materials Request8 entries (Entries 10, 11, 18, 23, 24, 25, 37 referencing search process, plus Entry 39 addressing settlement impact on search timeline)
Prepared by Calderwood & Harkness LLPAll 48 entries
Matter Number1017-00002
Requesting PartyCorvus Peak Capital Partners LP
Requesting Party's CounselBlackthorn Howell & Crane LLP (Dominic Sayer / Kathleen Bryce)
Date of DemandMarch 22, 2024
Date of Initial ResponseApril 2, 2024
Date of This LogJuly 1, 2024
Log Prepared ByColette Whitman and Audrey Zhou, Calderwood & Harkness LLP

Log Reviewed By