Round Table discussions will feature a brief presentation followed by an open dialogue among attendees, designed to encourage collaboration and enrich the learning experience. Round Tables can be booked via ACG Access scheduling platform. Each session will be limited to 30 participants, with spots allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will be limited to one Round Table per person. Chris Mudd, Managing Director at Chiron Financial, will be acting as moderator for all Round Table discussions.
Thursday – February 27, 2025
| 9:00am – 10:00am |
Roping in Returns: Why Private Equity Is Poised for Growth in 2025—A Data-Driven Outlook
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.
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| 10:00am – 11:00am |
Efficiently Navigating a Competitive Deal MarketThis session offers an interactive discussion on key trends and insights shaping effective deal sourcing in today’s highly competitive environment. It also provides valuable advice and practical tips for efficiently navigating competitive sell-side processes, helping participants maximize win rates while minimizing “dead deal” expenses and opportunity costs.
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| 11:00am – 12:00pm |
Strengthening and Streamlining Global Supply Chains to Build More Resilient Portfolio Companies
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.
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| 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
Mastering M&A Integrations: Organizational Design as a Key to Maximize Human Capital and Drive Value CreationJoin 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.
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| 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
Shifting Trends in LOI Diligence2021 may have changed the M&A environment permanently. US PE fundraising levels were at or above 10-year highs in 2021 and 2022. Deal count increased 55% in 2021. EBITDA multiple ranged from an average of 10.4 in 2014-2020 to 13.7 in 2021. This confluence of factors led to increased risks for buyers, increased leverage for sellers, and amplified the presence of pre-LOI diligence prior to a buyer receiving exclusivity. Come join a discussion about how the M&A process has shifted from a largely post-LOI diligence period to a straddled period where buyers are having to compete pre-LOI just to earn exclusivity.
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| 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
The Forecast for Middle-Market M&A in 2025
Join this interactive roundtable session for an update on how 2024 closed out, and the trends that will be driving private equity-backed middle market M&A valuations, leverage levels, and deal volume in the coming year.
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| 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
Private Equity Deal Trends
A data-driven view of the fundamental economic drivers of acquisitions & exits for the private equity market.
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| 9:00am – 10:00am |
Technology’s Role in M&A Transactions as well as Cross-Border M&A Considerations
Hosted by Frost Brown Todd, this session examines the role of technology in M&A transactions, highlighting its impact on efficiency and decision-making. It also explores key cross-border M&A considerations, with a particular focus on insights and strategies from a family office investor perspective.
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| 10:00am – 11:00am |
Maximizing M&A Outcomes through the use of Exit Planning Teams
This session offers an interactive discussion regarding how different service providers can best work together to maximize the selling outcomes for their client, which in turn increases the middle market deal sophistication. It will also provide advice on how to navigate and properly plan to incorporate those other services providers, including investment bankers, attorneys, wealth managers and accountants.
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