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Top Six Takeaways from DealMax 2023
By Adrian Nohr and Jennifer Clement The largest single event of its kind on the planet, DealMax is a mega-match making marketplace for sellers and buyers of middle and lower-middle market companies. 850+ private equity groups / family offices and 150+ corporate buyers attended from across North America. CLA’s team on the ground included professionals […]
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Private Equity Firms Embrace the Trend of ESG Investing
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become increasingly important in the investment world. Private equity firms, in particular, have taken notice of the growing demand from investors for ESG-focused investments. In this blog, we will explore the trend in private equity firms’ consideration of ESG factors in their investment decisions. What is ESG? ESG […]
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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 […]
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Insights from Milwaukee’s Smartbusiness Dealmakers Conference: Key Takeaways
By: Brady Paschke The Milwaukee Smartbusiness Dealmakers Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals from different industries to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in mergers and acquisitions. This year’s conference featured a range of speakers across seven various sessions who shared valuable insights and strategies on how to maximize sell-side transactions, grow businesses […]
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Unplugging from the World: A Journey to Inner Peace and Well-Being at a Silent Retreat
Last weekend, I attended a Jesuit silence retreat and experienced a profound sense of renewal and clarity. Here are some of my key learnings that I wanted to share with you: 1. Silence is not empty, but full of potential. By abstaining from talking, listening, reading, writing, and even eye contact, I was able to […]
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Everything Bigger in Texas, even ACG
By: Chris Parker The ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) 2023 Texas Capital Connection is the largest annual private equity and investment banking event in Texas. This event brings together hundreds of private equity and investment banking professionals, corporate executives, and service providers to discuss the latest trends in the industry and to network with each […]
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Reflecting on the best moments of the ACG San Diego CapCon23
By: Paul Bisceglia The ACG San Diego CapCon23 event was an incredible success, bringing together a diverse group of professionals and entrepreneurs from all over the country to share their experiences and insights on the latest trends in in the M&A space. The conference, held at the Omni Hotel in downtown San Diego, where over […]
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Unlocking Value Creation: Strategies for Achieving Maximum Impact
Creating value after buying a business is an important part of the acquisition process. It is essential to ensure that the business is able to generate a return on investment and become a profitable venture. There are a number of ways to create value after buying a business, including improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, […]
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Setting the Agenda for the SEC in 2023: Prioritizing Innovation and Growth
By: Bobby Dormanesh On February 7, 2023, the SEC’s Division of Examinations announced its 2023 priorities (LINK). Examination priorities are published annually and provides insight into what the Division considers are potential risk to investors. The following are key issues highlighted in the Divisions 2023 priorities: Ultimately, the SEC is looking to enhance investor protection […]
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Back to Basics – Exploring the World of Private Equity
Author: Bobby Dormanesh Private equity is a type of investment in which a private equity firm raises money from investors, typically institutional and accredited investors, to purchase ownership stakes in privately held companies. The goal of private equity firms is to buy companies, improve their operations, and then sell them for a profit. The private […]