Blank Rome partner Louis M. Rappaport, co-chair of the firm’s Corporate, M&A, and Securities practice group, will serve as a panelist at Smart Business Dealmakers Conference Philadelphia, themed The Evolving M&A Landscape and being held at the Union League of Philadelphia on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a cocktail reception to follow.
The conference connects thousands of local dealmakers—from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to buying and selling companies to alternative asset investing, it covers the breadth of the M&A landscape.
Louis’ session, “Prepping for Private Equity: Formulating Your Game Plan,” will take place from 2:00 to 2:40 p.m.
ABOUT THE SESSION
The panel will discuss how to effectively prepare a company for a successful sale to a private equity firm. Speakers will cover crucial steps such as financial optimization, operational enhancements, and presenting a business as a compelling investment opportunity. Experienced professionals will share how to maximize valuation and ensure a seamless transaction process.
Panelists:
- Moderator: Ryan Hurst, Partner, RKL LLP
- Adam Bowie, Principal, Mereo Capital Partners
- Ben Kauffman, President, Dutchland LLC
- Louis Rappaport, Partner, Co-Chair, Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group, Blank Rome LLP
Other conference sessions include:
- Dealmakers Roundtable: State of M&A in the Middle Market
- Navigating Buy-Side M&A: Insights and Strategies
- The Art of the LOI: Mastering M&A Beginnings
- Navigating Tax-Deferred Equity Rollovers
- Planning for Liquidity: Maximizing Value and Timing
- Fireside Chat: Navigating the Skies of Innovation
- Charting the Course: Strategic Insights for Transitions, Succession Planning, and Company Valuation
The conference will also feature the Dealmakers of the Year Awards Presentation and Dealmakers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and several networking sessions.
Blank Rome LLP is proud to be a Supporting Sponsor of the conference.
For more information and to register, please visit the event webpage.
Below: Lou Rappaport (at far right) speaks at Smart Business Dealmakers Conference Philadelphia, September 12, 2024.
