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r Case 1:20-bk-12043 Doc 108 Filed 07/27/20 Entered 07/27/20 15:09:40 Desc Main <br /> Document Page 3 of 13 <br /> Declaration of Richard A. Boone (Docket No. 3, the "First Day Declaration"), filed with the <br /> Court on the Petition Date. <br /> EVA's Qualifications <br /> 7. The Debtors require a qualified and experienced sale advisor with the resources, <br /> capabilities, and experience of EVA to assist them in pursuing the transaction(s) that are crucial to <br /> the success of the chapter 11 cases. A sale advisor, such as EVA, fulfills a critical service that <br /> complements the services provided by the Debtors' other professionals. <br /> 8. EVA is well qualified to represent the Debtors. In selecting EVA as their sale <br /> advisor, the Debtors considered EVA's expertise and experience in various energy industries, <br /> including the coal industry. EVA has served as a consultant for multiple companies, both in <br /> bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy situations. <br /> 9. EVA's depth of experience in business reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions <br /> and financial management and the coal industry makes EVA uniquely qualified to deal effectively <br /> with the issues that may arise in the context of the Debtors' chapter 11 cases. Therefore, the <br /> Debtors believe that EVA is well qualified to serve as the Debtors' sale advisor and that retention <br /> of EVA is in the best interests of the estates. <br /> 10. Established in 1981, EVA offers cutting-edge energy consulting services, <br /> including energy market fundamentals, economic analysis, and operational management. EVA <br /> offers energy consulting and advisory services, including commodity price forecasts for coal, <br /> natural gas and oil, project valuations, energy policy analysis and tracking, and strategy risk <br /> assessments. EVA produces renowned energy market publications, energy data, and energy <br /> analytics to assist multinational corporations pursue strategic transactions. Additionally, EVA <br /> provides clients with evaluations of market proposals of prospective coal acquisitions, including <br /> operating mines and undeveloped reserves. EVA's coal consulting and market services also <br /> 3 <br />