Expert panels deliver key insights and learnings for heads of mid-markets businesses in:

Private Equity

Moderator & Sponsor

Chip Vandenberg. Partner, Trivest Partners

Panelists

Mark MacTavish Managing Director, ONCAP Management Partners LP

Jacques Foisy, President and Managing Partner, Novacap

Natalie Townsend Managing Partner, North Rock Capital Partners

Explore what PE firms look for in a potential Investee Company. The panel of seasoned investors will explain how they assess companies, industries, management, and how key variables impact price and conditions in a potential acquisition. The Panel will explore important steps in preparing a company for a sale to optimize value.

Debt Capital

Moderator & Sponsor

Richard Kinlough, Managing Director & Group Head, CIT Corporate Finance Canada

Panelists

Mark Shoniker Senior Director, BMO Business Finance

Dan Flaro VP, Head of Business Development, TD Asset Finance

James Logan, Senior Director, CIBC Commercial Banking

Experienced lenders from diverse leveraged debt providers will explore various financing solutions available in today’s ever changing capital environment. The panel will highlight the various borrowing structures, pricing and credit availability that mid-market companies at various stages can expect, whether selling a company, considering a refinancing or a re-cap.

Selling Your Business – A Survivor’s Story

Moderator & Sponsor:

Eric Waxman, Managing Director, Spara Capital Partners Inc.

Panelists:

A selection of business owners and managers who have sold their mid-market businesses to strategic and financial buyers will share their experiences and key learnings from the process.

 Hear from mid-market divestiture survivors who have sold their businesses as they reflect on their experiences and lessons through the sales process.