CONFERENCE MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 2018 SHAPE YOUR BUSINESS 11 September 2018 The Dolder Grand, Zurich
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 2018 SHAPE YOUR BUSINESS The M&A market is booming for some years now and transaction multiples continue to reach historic high levels. While there is still plenty of cash on corporate balance sheets and institutional money as well as capital markets funds are readily available, the M&A market also faces challenges some of the most significant ones will be addressed at this year s M&A Forum. Global political events such as protectionism, tariffs and trade wars might slow down markets and make acquisitions more difficult. How will M&A possibilities be affected by these barriers or could they even open up new opportunities? Also challenges associated with activism should no longer be ignored in the context of how they can affect M&A. How can a productive dialogue between activists and companies evolve? How can companies protect themselves from activist investors and hostile takeovers or work with them productively? Digitalisation is no longer just a trend that can be ignored and data is becoming increasingly important. Therefore knowledge about how to use and analyse it correctly is crucial for all players in the field. It is important also to not neglect the possibilities opened up by blockchain and smart contracts. We are pleased to invite you to the third Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum «Mergers & Acquisitions» on 11 September 2018 where these and many more aspects of M&A will be discussed in detail. Join us for a comprehensive day of M&A topics, including plenary sessions, workshops and speeches on topics essential for continued success in the M&A business. Jan Schwalbe Editor in Chief Finanz und Wirtschaft PREMIUM PARTNER PARTNER MEDIA PARTNER COOPERATION PARTNER
THE TOPICS Strategic Portfolio Management: Investment, Divestment, Carve Out Tariffs, Trade Wars, Protectionism: What Impact Do Global Political Decisions Have on the Corporate World and M&A Deals? Shareholder Activism and Unwanted Takeovers: How to Defend It or Why Embrace It Board Members: How Are They Exposed and What Is Their Responsibility in an M&A Deal? THE SPEAKERS Anton Affentranger CEO Implenia Donatus Albrecht Board Member and CIO Aurelius AG Rudolf Bohli CEO RBR Capital Advisors AG Dr. Thomas Borer former Ambassador and Consultant Dr. Stefan Brupbacher Secretary General Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER Rolf Friedli Managing Partner Capvis Equity Partners AG Christian Gansch Conductor and Producer Gansch & Partner sinfonisches consulting Dr. Konrad Hummler Partner M1 AG Dr.h.c. Beat Kappeler Commentator in Macroeconomics and Author Dr. Stephan Rietiker CEO LifeWatch Xavier Rossinyol CEO Gategroup Fabian Stierli VP Group Strategy and M&A Barry Callebaut AG WORKSHOP SPEAKERS 1 Stefan Brunnschweiler Global Head of CMS Corporate/M&A CMS Dr. Daniel Jenny Partner CMS 2 Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians Partner CMS 3 Marcus Balogh Head Financial Communications & IR Farner Consulting Urs Knapp Partner Farner Consulting 4 Devinder Singh Director Transaction Services & Deals Data Analytics PwC Dr. Christian B. Westermann Partner and Head Data Analytics PwC MODERATION Jan Schwalbe Editor in Chief Finanz und Wirtschaft PREMIUM ENTRY FOR CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES As a corporate representative, you are invited to benefit from a discounted rate of CHF 475. Private equity firms, lawyers, consultants, bankers and other service or data providers can benefit from a reduced price (CHF 750) if they are Finanz und Wirtschaft subscribers.
PROGRAM CONFERENCE 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 8.30 am Registration and Welcome Coffee 9.00 am Welcome Address by the Moderator of the Day Jan Schwalbe Finanz und Wirtschaft 9.15 am KEYNOTE Implenia s M&A Experiences: Challenges and Opportunities Anton Affentranger Implenia 9.35 am PANEL Shareholder Activism and Unwanted Takeovers: Defend or Embrace? Donatus Albrecht Aurelius AG Rudolf Bohli RBR Capital Advisors AG Dr. Stephan Rietiker LifeWatch 10.10 am PANEL Strategic Portfolio Management: Carve Out, Divestment and Investment Decisions Rolf Friedli Capvis Equity Partners AG Fabian Stierli Barry Callebaut AG 10.45 am Coffee and Networking Break
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 2018 11.15 am PARTNER WORKSHOPS CYCLE 1 1 The Role of Board Members and Management in M&A Transactions Stefan Brunnschweiler CMS Dr. Daniel Jenny CMS 2 Blockchain Will Drive Future M&A Activity Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians CMS 3 Dealing with Shareholder Activism The Role of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Marcus Balogh Farner Consulting Urs Knapp Farner Consulting 4 Data & Analytics («D&A») in M&A The Art of the Possible Devinder Singh PwC Dr. Christian B. Westermann PwC 11.55 am Networking Lunch 1.15 pm PARTNER WORKSHOPS CYCLE 2 1.55 pm Coffee and Networking Break 2.25 pm IMPULSE M&A and Equity Markets Xavier Rossinyol Gategroup
PROGRAM CONFERENCE 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 2018 2.45 pm PANEL Trade Wars, Tariffs, Protectionism and Their Implications on M&A Deals Dr. Thomas Borer former Ambassador and Consultant Dr. Stefan Brupbacher Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER Dr. Konrad Hummler M1 AG Dr.h.c. Beat Kappeler Commentator in Macroeconomics and Author 3.35 pm KEYNOTE The Orchestral Interplay of Competences Christian Gansch Gansch & Partner sinfonisches consulting 4.10 pm Summary by the Moderator of the Day Jan Schwalbe Finanz und Wirtschaft 4.30 pm Networking and Drinks
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