DealMax 2023: Key Insights and Highlights from the Premier Private Equity Conference
The 2023 Association of Corporate Growths DealMax took place in Las Vegas from May 8 -10. The event brought together over 1,000 private equity and corporate M&A professionals to network, share insights, and explore potential deal opportunities.
The conference featured a range of keynote speakers, panels, and breakout sessions covering a variety of topics related to the private equity industry. Some of the key themes that emerged from the conference included the impact of technology on dealmaking, the importance of ESG considerations in investment decisions, and the evolving landscape of cross-border transactions.
One of the highlights of the conference was the DealSource sessions, which gave attendees the opportunity to meet one-on-one with potential deal partners. These sessions were highly sought-after, with many attendees reporting that they were able to make meaningful connections and explore potential deals as a result of participating.
Another key feature of the conference was the DealTalks sessions, which featured in-depth discussions of recent deals and their underlying strategies. These sessions provided valuable insights into the dealmaking process and allowed attendees to learn from experienced professionals in the industry.
Overall, the 2023 Association of Corporate Growths DealMax was a highly successful event that provided valuable networking and educational opportunities for private equity and corporate M&A professionals. The conference highlighted the continued strength of the private equity industry and the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the field.
Craig Arends is a principal at CLA and is the managing principal of CLA's private equity practice. Craig brings a concentration of experience in providing accounting and transaction structuring advice for leveraged recapitalizations, purchase accounting and SEC reporting, assessing quality of earnings, and GAAP accounting. He has far-reaching experience with critiquing financial models and reviewing target companies' financial performance to identify cost reductions and/or operating efficiencies Craig has more than 30 years of experience in public accounting serving public companies, private equity groups, and companies, including a term as principal in charge of a Big Four Capital Markets Group in Moscow, Russia. He has led financial accounting due diligence projects for private equity investor groups and venture capital funds, primarily in the technology, communications, and manufacturing industries, as well as assisting with Foreign Corrupt Practice Act matters ranging from investigation of payments made, validation of compliance with corporate policies, and review of proposed transactions to ensure compliance. When not working, Craig enjoys watching any sports, but his most favorite are baseball, football and soccer.
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