• Plenary

Grow, Sell, Or Stay The Course? Deciding The Right Move For Your Business

April 29, 2025 · 08:40 AM – 09:20 AM
Main Room

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Moderator

Jillian Murray

Jillian Murray

Partner

Doane Grant Thornton LLP

Panelists

Étienne Blondin

Étienne Blondin

Leader of the Portfolio Quality & Business Transfer group

National Bank

Blair Hyslop

Blair Hyslop

Co-Owner, Co-CEO

Mrs. Dunster’s | Former President Wallace McCain Institute

Rob Normandeau

Rob Normandeau

President

SeaFort Capital

Dave Turnbull

Dave Turnbull

Head of IG Private Company Advisory

IG Private Wealth Management

Factors business owners should consider for the best long-term value for their business

Maximizing your business’s long-term value begins with a clear strategy. The decision to sell, hold, or scale requires careful consideration of your time horizon, leadership capabilities, risk tolerance, and growth potential. This session equips you with the insights and tools to confidently choose the best path forward for your business. 

Key Takeaways: 

  • Identify common pitfalls and red flags that can deter investors or partners, and how to address them proactively. 
  • Understand alternative transaction structures, including strategic sales, management buyouts, and private equity deals. 
  • Learn actionable strategies to enhance your business’s financial sustainability through diversification, market expansion, synergies, and cost reductions.