M&A Symposium

M&A Next Symposium

FRISCO, Texas | September 13
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Want to dive into the “next” practices in the world of M&A?

This highly interactive event is designed to provide M&A education and practical application through interactive roundtable discussions, thought leadership from expert panelists, and focused networking to connect leaders from across the country. You will end the day better informed about the opportunities for M&A as a growth strategy.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS

2023 M&A next Speakers

Gary Cooley
Chief Financial Officer + Chief Corporate Development Officer
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Tracey Eaves
Valuation Consultant
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Dave Guetig
President
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Peter Grupp
Partner
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Grayson Hale
Partner
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Jake Hillmann
Principal • Chief Strategy Officer
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Betsy Hurner
Vice President, Corporate Development
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Kevin Johns
Shareholder, A&E Industry Leader
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Sarah Kinard
Market Research Partner
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Thomas McCarthy
Senior Principal
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Gen Oraa
Partner, Transaction Advisory Services
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Johnathon Parnell
Chief Strategy Officer
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Mick Renshaw
Chief Executive Officer
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Bo Sutton
Co-Founder and Partner
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Will Swearingen
Principal & Director of Ownership Transition
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

3:00 pm
Registration Table Opens
4:00-6:30 pm
Welcome Reception

Sponsored by Clayton & McKervey

5:00-5:45 pm
Opening Fireside Chat - M&A Perspectives: Anatomy of a Deal

with Thomas McCarthy - Page Southerland Page

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

7:30-8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30-9:00 am
State of M&A in the AEC Industry

Review of the record-breaking M&A activity in 2023 and the key trends that will impact M&A Next

9:00-10:00 am
Insights Panel: AEC Industry Deal Dynamics & Influencers

with Gary Cooley, Johnathon Parnell, & Gen Oraa

10:15-11:00 am
Small Group Roundtables
11:00-12:00 pm
Perspectives on Firm Valuation: A conversation from both sides of the table

with Tracey Eaves & Tom Secker

12:00-1:00pm
Networking Lunch

Sponsored by Unanet

1:00-2:00 pm
Breakout Sessions

A: Legal & Tax Considerations Special Topics: Unique entity structures, transaction vehicles, and other reasons you need good legal help

B: Experience Roundtable – Q&A on anything and everything M&A with experts who have seen it all

2:15-3:15 pm
Breakout Sessions

A: Leading with Culture: Integration best practices and keeping a recruiting mindset throughout M&A

B: Implications of AI in M&A

3:30-4:30 pm
Closing Coffee Roundtables
5:00-6:30 pm
M&A Next and ElevateAEC Welcome Reception

Mergers & Acquisitions

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