Connect FrameWorks: Mergers & Acquisitions

While the economy has become more stable post-recession, yet with another recession potentially looming on the horizon, there still seems to be endless regulatory and fiscal changes and challenges when acquiring or selling a company. In order to successfully navigate an M&A transaction in this evolving economic environment, it is critical that buyers and sellers understand what will be required to be successful in their strategic transaction efforts.

What you will learn:

• How companies are obtaining financing in today’s market;
• How to properly conduct due diligence from a buyer’s and seller’s perspective;
• Current landscape of the M&A market (valuations, financing alternatives and deal trends);
• How to address a variety of confidentiality concerns in an M&A transaction;
• How making operational, financial and legal decisions can help your company maintain its value and remain an attractive partner through the sale process;
• How operating efficiency, customer/supplier quality, strategic focus, key management effectiveness and other non-financial metrics affect valuations and deal terms; and
• How to plan and implement a successful post-acquisition integration strategy.

Who should attend:

Anyone on either the buy or sell side who is preparing to engage in a potential merger, sale or acquisition or who wants to have a clear acquisition or disposition strategy in place.