Strategic Acquirers

8:00AM

Networking Breakfast

9:00AM

Tricks of the Trade Sell Side Bankers Don’t Want You to Know
Join this valuable—closed door—session to learn what the bankers aren’t telling you. Participants will get the lowdown on how to win deals against strategic and financial buyers in today’s competitive market.

Speaker

Niall Cannon, Global Co-Head of Software Investment Banking, Citigroup

10:00AM

Integration: Lessons Learned and Best Practices for a Successful Integration
Hear what the experts have to say about the frequent pitfalls companies run into when integrating, how to avoid those issues and what companies can do to make the process smooth and successful.

Speakers

Karen Williams, Vice President, Corporate Development, Progress

Ron Senatore, Business Performance Advisor, Insperity

10:30AM

What’s the Best Approach to Deal Origination?
Deal sourcing can be difficult for strategic acquirers that don’t partake in M&A transactions frequently. Still, the most successful buyers create and maintain a systematic approach to deal sourcing. Join this discussion to hear how successful buyers approach deal sourcing and what methods they use to win deals.

Speakers

Aaron Pollack, Head of Business Development, Lion Equity Partners

Matt Arsenault, VP of Corporate Development & Strategic Alliances, Jamf Software