Planning Ahead: Mergers & Acquisitions 101

Join EVCOM for an informal, high-level, listen-and-learn session covering the following topics, featuring experts from corporate finance advisor BCMS:

• How business sale transactions work – a no-nonsense beginner’s guide
• What to look for if you’re thinking of buying (or selling) a business
• What to do if you’ve been approached by a potential buyer
• Tips and advice on what you can do today to plan ahead
• Succession planning; key milestones for short and long-term planning
• First-hand insights from a business owner who has built and sold to a major event-tech acquirer

About BCMS:
BCMS is a specialist M&A advisor, working exclusively with the shareholders of privately owned companies seeking growth capital or a business sale. Based in Newbury, Berkshire, and first established in 1989, BCMS has completed hundreds of transactions in its trading history. BCMS’ track record of deals covers a wide range of sectors and deal structures, from full company sales to strategic trade acquirers in the UK and overseas, to growth capital transactions with Private Equity investors. For further information visit www.bcms.com

Please note, tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred between company members.

Book your tickets here: https://www.cvent.com/c/express/bc3b85ac-0e6e-41c8-93ba-2af5f2a08cbd

Introducing our speakers:

Jim Whitaker, Manager: Since first joining BCMS in 2016, Jim has successfully advised shareholders on business sale transactions in the SaaS, fintech, FMCG, consultancy, event-tech, and property sectors, helping clients sell to domestic and international trade acquirers. Jim’s portfolio incudes the sale of Concise to PSAV Inc, and Catalyst Computer Systems to Constellation Inc. Prior to BCMS, Jim worked at Barclays Corporate providing guidance and support to clients on matters including finance raises, cashflow finance and FX risk mitigation.

Mark Bentley, Head of Communications: Mark joined BCMS in 2011 and has particular expertise in the creation and development of buyer-facing documentation on behalf of our clients, contributing to a wide range of high-profile M&A transactions in sectors including media, technology, retail, and professional services. Working across multiple channels, Mark also helps deliver many of BCMS’ own PR, marketing and content initiatives. Prior to BCMS, Mark enjoyed a 15-year career in publishing, working extensively in print and digital media production for some of the UK’s best-known newspaper and magazine brands.