AeA Mergers and Acquisitions Series:
Executing the Winning Deal

This series is being rescheduled for the fall of 2007. 
New dates will be announced soon.

Thinking About M&A?   
Featured CEO: Joseph W. Alsop, Co-founder & CEO, Progress Software Corporation
Many tech companies are again thinking about M&A, looking to ride the wave of heightened mergers and acquisition activity.  This session will delve into what’s driving the M&A market, reasons for buying or selling a company or a division and critical drivers for success.

How Capital Markets Are Impacting Corporate Growth
Featured CEO: Peter Gyenes, Former Chairman & CEO, Ascential Software Corp.
Capital markets change constantly, and so do the objectives of the financing sources, creating new opportunities for small and large companies alike. This session will provide an overview of current capital market trends, what each of the capital sources are seeking (public, private equity, debt, etc.), and their impact on corporate growth with expansion or acquisition capital. 

Are You Really Ready for an Investment or Sale?
Featured CEO: John W. Wood, Jr., Former CEO, Analogic; prior roles at Thermo Electron
Preparing for an investment or sale involves not only having a good story to tell but also nailing down a lot of loose ends before the potential buyer/investor has a chance to start worrying about them. This session will cover the big picture, including how to get the buyer/investor interested and important up-front decisions you need to make about management, accounting, legal, staff, and tax issues. 

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Broaden your understanding of current M&A and corporate growth opportunities as well as your professional network as you join other New England high-tech leaders to:
-- Learn how capital markets and the changing M&A landscape are impacting corporate growth
-- Hear from three leading CEOs on lessons learned and how to drive a successful M&A
-- Better understand how winning deals are structured
-- Learn from experts how best to prepare and position your company for successful M&A

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