• Plenary

Value Drivers & Deal Killers

May 1, 2024 · 09:20 AM – 10:05 AM

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Moderator

Andrew Burt

Andrew Burt

Partner

Fasken

Panelists

Wendy Muise

Wendy Muise

Head of Strategy

Grand Floor Labs

Alex Parker

Alex Parker

Managing Director, Private Company Mergers & Acquisitions

National Bank

Grant Wallace

Grant Wallace

Partner

Relay Transition Partners

Delve into the heart of business transitions as we explore the critical elements that influence the value of your transition and identify common deal-breakers. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, this session provides a strategic roadmap to navigate the intricate landscape of business transitions and pitfalls to avoid.

Key Takeaways:

  • Due Diligence Beyond Your Financials: Learn common stumbling blocks beyond your financials and focus on key operational and strategic aspects of a business. Uncover the essential elements that drive and sustain value during the transition process.
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies: Explore proactive strategies to identify and mitigate potential deal killers. Understand the common pitfalls and challenges that businesses face during transitions and develop a robust risk management plan to safeguard the value of your deal.
  • Optimizing Operational Efficiencies: Discover tactical approaches to enhance operational efficiencies before and during the transition. Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and performance optimization to increase the overall value of your business.
  • Negotiation Mastery: Hone your negotiation skills by understanding how value drivers and deal killers influence the bargaining table. Acquire practical negotiation tactics to secure favourable terms, a timely process and navigate potential obstacles during the deal-making process.

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