BayBrazil & partner organizations GABA, Silicon French & TEC presented:
Attracting the Acquirer – How to stage your company for purchase
When: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012, 6pm-9pm
Location: Silicon Valley Bank Kellogg Auditorium, 3005 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054
What are acquiring companies and private equity firms looking for?
Join us find out how to fund your business to become a successful target, why your approach to financial and legal record keeping is important, and what to expect in the letter-of-intent in the current market. Learn also how to make the most of an alliance with your investment banker and legal team.
Topics discussed:
- How to get your company on the acquirer’s radar screen
- How is your company valued?
- What pitfalls do companies encounter during due diligence?
- How to make the most of your alliance with your investment banking, legal, and financial gurus
Speakers:
Tom Smith, Managing Director, Corporate Finance, Silicon Valley Bank
Dean ‘Kip’ Witter III, Vice President of the Brenner Group
Francois Laugier, Partner, RMKB
Mark R. Dukas, Managing Director of Eagle Partners LLC
Moderator: Jessica Holcombe, RMKB
Agenda:
6:00 – 7:00 pm Registration
7:00 – 8:30 pm Program
8:30 – 9:00 pm Networking Reception