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ROUND TABLES AGENDA

Round Table discussions will feature a brief presentation followed by an open dialogue MODERATOR
among attendees, designed to encourage collaboration and enrich the learning experience. Chris Mudd
Round Tables can be booked via ACG Access scheduling platform. Each session will be Managing Director
limited to 30 participants, with spots allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration Chiron Financial
will be limited to one Round Table per person.

DAY 2: Thursday – February 27, 2025

9:00am – 10:00am Roping in Returns: SPEAKER
Why Private Equity Is Poised for Growth Garrett Hinds
in 2025—A Data-Driven Outlook Senior Research
Analyst, Private Equity
PitchBook
2024 saw a rebound in Private Equity deal activity, driven by lower
borrowing costs and less macro volatility. Exits thrived, yet fundraising
cooled, sending dry powder down. We’ll unpack key data you need to
wrangle the challenges and seize opportunities ahead in 2025.

10:00am – 11:00am Efficiently Navigating a SPEAKER
Competitive Deal Market Mark Dufilho
Managing Director,
This session offers an interactive discussion on key trends and Head of M&A
insights shaping effective deal sourcing in today’s highly competitive and Advisory
environment. It also provides valuable advice and practical tips Texas Capital Securities
for efficiently navigating competitive sell-side processes, helping
participants maximize win rates while minimizing “dead deal” expenses
and opportunity costs.

11:00am – 12:00pm Strengthening and Streamlining Global SPEAKER
Supply Chains to Build More Resilient Jorge Gonzalez
Portfolio Companies CEO
The Nearshore
Company
This session will highlight strategies for investing in key locations to
minimize disruptions, reduce dependency on distant suppliers, and
improve logistics costs, ultimately strengthening the overall value
proposition.

1:00pm – 2:00pm Mastering M&A Integrations: Organizational Design as a Key to
Maximize Human Capital and Drive Value Creation

Join us for an insightful roundtable discussion on effective M&A integration and organizational planning
within portfolio companies. This session will focus on how PE firms can drive value creation and enhance
EBITDA by establishing robust support functions and aligning the right human talent, particularly within
finance organizations. IPC’s leadership, along with Trivest Partners, will delve into the critical aspects of talent
management and share strategies for seamlessly integrating portfolio companies into a larger platform. Gain
valuable insights and practical tips for optimizing your organization and maximizing investment returns.

SPEAKERS (from left to right)
Craig Harwerth, Partner, Impact Point
Faisal Haque, Principal, Impact Point
Ryley Anderson, Trivest Partners