OCTN Meeting April 2019 – Recent Trends Affecting M&A
What are the recent trends affecting M&A
Moderators
- Ed Bernabeo, VP Relationship Manager Business Banking, Banc of California
- Stan Marcus, Managing Director, Capital Business West LLC/AeroPay Express
Panelists and Topics to be discussed:
- Bruce Lipian – Owner and Managing Director of Stone Creek Capital – Private Equity Firm
- Mark Wilser – Principal, Global Capital Markets – Investment Banking
- Jim Davidson – President, Avant Advisory Group – Financial Advisory & Management Consulting Firm
- Ellen Bancroft – Attorney, Morgan Lewis. M&A, Corporate, & Securities Law
The panel will discuss current trends in M&A.
- How does the size of the deal impact the multiple being paid?
- Is the market shifting to more Private Equity or Strategic Buyers?
- Where is the most activity in southern CA?
- What industries are hot?
- How will the interest rate environment impact activity?
- Are there new regulations effecting how transactions are completed?
- How has our recently strong economy effected competition in winning new deals and how are investment banks, private equity firms, and service providers differentiating themselves in the M&A market place?