Growth Through Acquisition: What you Need to Know
Presented By: Cohen & Grigsby
When you’re acquiring and integrating a new company, it’s imperative to do your homework before negotiations begin. Business leaders, experts and entrepreneurs will share what’s worked for them and others, as well as what you can do to ensure whatever acquisition you make leads to strengthening your company and accelerating your business goals.
Moderator:
Director
Cohen & Grigsby
Chris is a director in the firm’s Corporate & Tax Group. His practice focuses on transactional and general corporate matters. He represents strategic and financial clients in transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, joint ventures, and private securities offerings. He has represented investors, private equity funds, public companies and privately held businesses in a variety of manufacturing, service, chemical, technology and other industries.
Panelests:
Partner
Incline Equity Partners
Jack is a founding partner of Incline Equity Partners. He is responsible for all aspects of investment management, including sourcing and executing new investments, and managing existing portfolio company performance. Jack is also responsible for firm management, including strategic direction and talent. Prior to co-founding Incline, Jack was a partner at PNC Equity Partners, having joined there in 1996. Previously, Jack was a senior associate in the investment banking division of Wheat First Securities.
CEO
AFC Industries
Kevin joined the AFC team in October 2015. He is responsible for the executive management and strategy of AFC including M&A and integration activities. Since joining AFC, he has helped execute five acquisitions. Previously, Kevin was president and CEO of General Fasteners Co. Prior to that, Kevin served in a variety of management positions in diversified manufacturing and distribution companies, including Tyco International and Heidtman Steel.
Partner and Chief Compliance Officer
Schneider Downs Corporate Finance, LP
Pete manages Schneider Downs Corporate Finance’s middlemarket M&A and real estate investment banking practice. He has executed transactions and counseled business owners on strategies to maximize value across numerous industries, including industrial manufacturing, real estate, energy services, building products, industrial services and consumer products. Pete joined Schneider Downs Corporate Finance in 2006 and began his investment banking career with PNC.