1.00 pm
Registration and Networking Refreshments Sponsored by Cherry Bekaert, LLC
1.30 – 2.35 pm
Deal Strategist
U.S.A. Middle-Market M&A: Growth and Investments Priorities
How are the changing economic conditions shaping M&A deals prospects amidst inflationary pressure and perhaps, the most watched national elections. What are the successful tactics for executing transactions to capture value in this current cycle?
Moderator:
Liz Slobasky, Managing Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
Panelists:
Warren H. Feder, Partner, Carl Marks Advisors
Matthew B. Friedman, Partner, Loeb & Loeb LLP
Matt Rosenberg, Managing Director, Monroe Capital LLC
2.40 – 3.45 pm
Sector Brief
Healthcare: Anatomy of Mid-Market Deals
Changing dynamics of the healthcare M&A market including: Increasing demand for value-based medicine, outpatient services, and elder care, New regulatory impacts, Rising demand for physician-led care, Private equity’s recent track record and the emergence of alternative transactions including ESOPs.
Moderator:
Ronald M. Winters, Principal, Gibbins Advisors, LLC
Panelists:
Michael Bannon, Vice President, CSG Partners
Dr. Leah Higginbotham, Board of Director, SOFHA
Rob Slattery, CEO, SOFHA
3.50 – 4.30 pm
6th Annual Spotlight
Wonder Women of Deal Community
Share actionable ideas for creating a “win-win” experience in a demanding business, investing and transactional communities.
Introductions:
Shanta Kumari, Co-Founder and Global Group Editor, Global M&A Network
Panelists:
Claudine Cohen, Managing Principal, Value360 Practice, CohnReznick
Lori Galloway, Executive Managing Director, Generational Equity
Nanette C. Heide, Partner, Co-Chair Private Equity, Duane Morris LLP
Tania Moyron, Partner, Chair US Restructuring, , Insolvency and Bankruptcy Group, Dentons
4.30 – 4.45 pm
Afternoon Networking: Tea & Refreshments
4.45 – 5.45 pm
U.S.A
Women Leaders & Top Dealmakers Awards
6th Annual Networking Ceremony
Singularly honoring A-List of most talented, respected and brilliant women leaders and dealmakers from corporate, private equity, venture capital, investment banks, legal, and restructuring transactional communities.
Award recipients are announced and honored during the staged “Rising Golden Woman” trophy presentation.
6.30 -10.00 pm
U.S.A
Middle Market M&A Atlas Awards
6th Annual Gala Networking Ceremony
Gold Standard of Performance, the world’s most prestigious, the USA M&A Atlas Awards honors best value-creating deals, outstanding firms, top dealmakers and legendary leaders exclusively from the small, lower to middle-market communities.
Award winners are announced during the staged trophy presentation ceremony.
