Mergers & Acquisitions - Trends & Landscapes - Panel Discussion & Workshop

 Mergers & Acquisitions - Trends & Landscapes - Panel Discussion & Workshop

After decades of building your business, exit planning is one of the most challenging and critical decisions a business owner can make and needs to be planned in advance.

In recent years, business owners have struggled through the volatility of Covid, rising interest rates and global instability that has made planning for the future difficult. The buying landscape for manufacturing companies has undergone significant shifts in recent years and owners need to prepare for their exit years ahead of time to maximize the value of their business. In this workshop, we will look at the manufacturing M&A landscape, how to plan for an exit, the sales process, getting a valuation, finding the right buyer, and getting the right professional team in place.

Our presenter panel will discuss:

• Manufacturing M&A Trends and Landscape, how it has evolved in recent years and what financial and strategic buyers are looking for in today’s market.
• Planning an exit strategy, preparing your business for sale, creating more value in your business, hiring the right professional team, and getting a valuation.
• Taking your business to market, the sales process, general timelines, how to plan and preparing for due diligence.

The educational panel discussion will be from 10:00 - 2:00. 

Lunch will be provided.

This educational session will be held in lieu of the normally scheduled GMA Coffee & Connections and Networking Luncheon, which are typically held on the third Friday of each month. We will include plenty of networking time during this program, so all are encouraged to join us.

Anna Brumby White
Principal, FOCUS Investment Banking, LLC

Anna Brumby White is a Principal at FOCUS Investment Banking and the CEO of The Brumby Chair Company. Mrs. White has over 8 years as an M&A advisor, consultant, and business representative for sell and buy side business owners representing manufacturing and business service companies. For the last 12 years, Mrs. White has served as CEO of the Brumby Chair Company and is the fourth generation to own and manage the family business.

Laura Madajewski
Principal at HLB Gross Collins, P.C.

Laura is a Principal in the Audit and Assurance department and has over 19 years of public accounting experience. She has extensive experience in managing audits and in the preparation of financial statements. Laura is the firm’s Manufacturing, Distribution & Supply Chain Practice Leader and ERISA Plans Practice Leader. Her clients in these industries include manufacturers and wholesale distributors of consumable and non-consumable goods, including food, textiles, apparel, computer and electronics, chemicals, plastics, commercial equipment, appliances, components, wood, paper and printing. Laura is a regular presenter and published author on various topics in her specialty service areas. 

Jorge A. Maceyras
Managing Director, FOCUS Investment Banking, LLC

Jorge A. Maceyras is a Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking and a co-leader of the Advanced Manufacturing industry group at M&A Worldwide. Mr. Maceyras has more than 20 years of manufacturing industry experience as an investment professional, plant engineer, and consultant in the public and private sectors. He is a founding member of the Advanced Manufacturing team at FOCUS, where his broad-based experience across manufacturing industries.

Please Note: This event is on the T-Level (Lowest floor)

GMA is pleased to provide this unique educational and networking event specifically designed to help build strategic alliances between suppliers, service providers, and manufacturers in Georgia.

   Thank you to our event sponsor HLB Gross Collins!

If you have any questions, please email support@georgiamanufacturing.com.