Forthcoming Events

Successful Exits Masterclass

Technology companies are sold every day - even in a tough market - the key is to get it right! This practical seminar provides invaluable advice on how to best prepare for your exit.

Date: 29 April 2009
Start Time: 16:00
Finish Time: 18:30
In association with: Intellect
Venue: Intellect, 10-12 Russell Square House, Russell Square, London WC1B 5EE

Description

Technology companies are sold every day - even in a tough market - the key is to get it right! This practical seminar provides invaluable tips on how to maximise your shareholder value on exit.

Topics covered include: a step by step guide on the transaction process, the best time to sell, advice on valuation and deal structures, negotiation tactics and practical advice from a CEO who sold their company in 2008.

Agenda

16.00 Delegate registration

16.30 When to Exit - Brian Parker, ICON Corporate Finance
Market overview, are the conditions right to exit now, timing your run, technology M&A trends, which technology sectors are the acquirers targeting and why, when to exit and when not to exit.

16.50 The Trade Sale Process - a practical guide - Alan Bristow, ICON Corporate Finance
Process, timescale, creating competitive tension, assessing offers, what buyers are looking for, how to maximise value on exit, avoiding common pitfalls.

17.15 Case Study – Jo Walker, Co-founder, Practique

Jo talks about selling her business to Silicon Valley based Merced Systems

17.35 Q&A Session

18.00 Wine and Cheese

18.30 Close of Event