Strategically Selling or Acquiring a Business Conference 2018 | Institute of Directors. | 27 September 2018 | Institute of Directors, London, 116 Pall Mall London SW1Y 5ED UK

Acquiring or selling a business is a major financial decision,and it can feel like an overwhelming prospect. The process is complex, with multiple considerations and decisions to be made along the way. This conference will provide you with fresh, strategic insights to help you achieve your ambitions.

Meanwhile, those seeking to acquire a business must decide on the best funding route to take – such as issuing debt or securing a potential growth equity investment. With an abundance of information and guidance out there, it can be difficult to cut through the noise and find the specific support needed to achieve your end goal. It’s one of the reasons M&A – and particularly acquisitions – is underutilized as a means of creating shifts in business strategy.

• Hear the personal stories and experiences of owners who have successfully exited a business. How did it feel to
let go of their passion and close an all-consuming chapter in their lives? And what did they do next?
• Learn about the strategies that will elevate the value and performance of your business in preparation for a sale.
• Understand the alternative routes to acquiring or selling a business – exploring options such as external fundraising, growth equity and employee ownership.
• Learn of the common pitfalls around buying and selling – and how they can easily be avoided with the right approach.
• Connect with like-minded business leaders who share similar experiences and ambitions.

2018 Speakers

Kevin Uphill
Founder and Chairman, Avondale

Mark Baldwin
Business Strategist, Avondale

Tim Hardman
Managing Director, Avondale Corporate

Emma Cameron
Partner, Vwv

Mike Cooper
Partner, Moore Stephens

Eric Keane
Former Owner, IntreLAN

2018 Sponsor

• Avondale Strategic M&A