DESCRIPTION
David Gray, Managing Director at Canaccord Adams, and David Lavallee, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Revolution Partners will participate in a panel discussion on the M&A market for technology companies. Is your company planning an exit? Is the timing right? How likely is it that your company is a good candidate for acquisition? These and other issues involving the M&A market will be presented.
Discussion will also include:
What types of companies are being acquired? Is there a typical profile?
Which industries are most actively engaged in consolidation? Which are ripe for further consolidation?
Who are the most active consolidators?
What are current trends in terms of valuation and key deal terms?
How are companies valued in M&A discussions?
When is the right time to assess an exit?
What is the current outlook for 2007 and beyond?
Questions will be entertained throughout the discussion with adjournment by 7:30PM.
5:30 PM Registration and Networking, 6:00 PM Program start
Canaccord Adams (http://www.canaccordadams.com/) is a leading independent financial services firm committed to fostering the entrepreneurial economy. With operations in research, sales and trading, and investment banking, Canaccord Adams professionals seek out emerging opportunities in key sectors - Mining and Metals, Energy, Technology, Life Sciences, Real Estate and Gaming, Consumer and Industrial Growth
Revolution Partners (http://www.revolutionpartners.com) is an investment bank specializing in mergers & acquisitions and private capital fundraising. Founded in January 2001, Revolution Partners delivers the expertise of experienced Wall Street professionals to serve emerging growth companies. Revolution Partners has offices in Boston, Los Angelesand San Francisco
Arranged by:
MA CPA Society High Technology Group;
hightechcpa@yahoo.com
Rachel Hodis and Geoffrey Kent Co-Chairpersons
COST: There is no cost to attend this event.