Growth Through Acquisition: Do you have the right capital structure, plan and goals?
Presented By: Clark Hill and First Commonwealth Bank
When you’re in acquisition mode, no deal is simple. Whether it is putting the right capital structure together, conducting stringent due diligence, or ensuring a seamless integration after the transaction closes, it’s imperative to take the time to get it right. A group of veteran business leaders, investors and M&A advisers share what’s worked for them and others, as well as offer tips on ways to make sure the deal closes and accelerates your business goals.
Moderator:
Member in Chargeof Pittsburgh Office
Clark Hill PLC
Jeff’s primary areas of practice are mergers and acquisitions, general corporate, commercial and real estate finance and real estate law. He regularly represents private equity groups, small, middle-market and large corporations, lenders, borrowers and real estate developers in a variety of transactional matters and matters involving general corporate advice. Jeff has been selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America.
Panelests:
President
Gatesman Agency
As president of Gatesman, Shannon Baker leads clients by developing strong relationships and mentoring talent to deliver the best solutions for the client’s toughest challenges. She was named a “Top Women in Business” by the American Business Journals recognized as one of Pittsburgh’s “Most Influential Women in Business” and is a 2019 inductee into Smart Business’ Smart 50 class. She is a frequent speaker at industry events and has shared her expertise with national publications.
Founding Partner
Oxer Capital
With private equity fund sizes increasing, Dan realized the need for flexible junior capital solutions in the lowest end of the middle-market. By partnering with community banks as investors and obtaining additional capital through the SBA, Oxer has invested in over 25 companies since 2016. Dan oversees the fund strategy and operations as Oxer heads toward closing its second fund.
Corporate Banking Group Manager
First Commonwealth Bank
Brian joined First Commonwealth Bank in 2010 and leads their corporate banking efforts. Brian is charged with expanding the Bank’s lower middle market direct banking efforts, growing a sponsor finance group focused on financing of private equity owned businesses with EBITDA ranging from $2 million to $10 million, and overseeing the development of a highly liquid secondary loan market portfolio. Brian is focused on developing Universal Bankers – commercial bankers who coordinate bank delivery across all business lines, along with community support and brand representation.
Managing Director
PNC Riverarch Capital
Andrew is a Managing Director of PNC Riverarch Capital, the private equity affiliate of The PNC Financial Services Group. PNC Riverarch is a generalist, lower middle market private equity firm. Andrew joined PNC in 2008 and has completed in excess of $1 billion of acquisitions since that time. He serves on the board of seven current PNC Riverarch portfolio companies.
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