Strategic Session

Strategic Acquirers Session

Join us for an exclusive afternoon of insights and connection designed for strategic acquirers. This event will feature a keynote presentation, panel discussion, roundtables, and 2hrs of the Deal Day DealSource meetings using ACG Access to schedule your hand curated one-on-ones. End the day at the Opening Night Reception when all attendees come together for networking.

AGENDA
Subject to Modifications

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Networking

2:15 PM - 2:20 PM: Opening Remarks

PATRICK GILLIGAN
M&A and Development
Marubeni Corporation

2:20 PM - 2:55 PM: FIRESIDE KEYNOTE - Beyond the I Bank Advisor: Building Direct Channels for Deal Flow

This Keynote Fireside Discussion will focus on strategies for corporate acquirers to cultivate direct relationships with business owners, industry experts, and regional networks. Learn how to become a trusted partner, fostering inbound opportunities and proprietary deal conversations. Equip your team with methods to reduce intermediary fees and gain direct access to a wider array of potential targets, leading to more tailored and often more favorable deals.

**SPEAKERS**
Image RYAN MULLIN Director, Head of Business Development The Edgewater Funds	Image BRENDEN GOBELL Managing Director With Intelligence

2:55 PM - 3:35 PM: PANEL DISCUSSION - Leveraging Your Ecosystem: Partners & Intermediaries for Amplified Deal Flow

While proprietary deals are ideal, the panel will explore how to strategically collaborate with investment banks, boutique advisors, private equity firms, and other professional networks to broaden deal sourcing reach without sacrificing quality. Learn best practices for building mutually beneficial relationships with intermediaries and partners, optimizing referral networks for a consistent stream of relevant investment teasers.

**SPEAKERS**
Image TONY HILL Principal, BD Trivest	Image ANDRE HILTON Managing Director Houlihan Lokey	Image KAPIL PURI Head of Mergers & Acquisitions BIC International
Image ALDEN FRENCH Director, Relationship Management Grata	Image NANETTE HEIDE Partner Troutman Pepper Locke ^MODERATOR