Focus on Acquisitions

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Are you looking to grow your company? (But are terrified by the horror stories that you have heard about acquisitions?)
 
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Have you already acquired companies? (and are frustrated by the issues that continue to haunt you?)
 
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Are you looking to "get out" and want to build company value before you sell?
 
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Are you simply looking to buy companies that come up for sale instead of targeting companies that you need to own?

Join Betsi Bixby, the leading expert on merger and acquisition facilitation, for a two part event exclusively for the petroleum and convenience store industries. Explore proven techniques for profitable and manageable growth in today's ever-changing marketplace.

Focus on Acquisitions - Strategy

Get the tools for successful growth decisions. This includes internal strengthening as well as identifying correct strategic targets.

bullet Overview of Leadership Vision - Comprehensive strategies for developing and then accurately communicating company vision
 
bullet Critical Strengths Analysis - Check list for grading your company on internal critical areas
 
bullet Capitalizing on Market Sectors - Targeted acquisition strategies
 
bullet Dodging or Overcoming Threats - Identify possible threats to profitability and offensive moves you can make now
 
bullet Game Plan - Create a game plan of how to shore up any areas that need it and then identify your next acquisition target.

Focus on Acquisitions - Execution

Once you know your strategic target we will walk you through the nuts and bolts of the acquisition process.

bullet Initiating Contact - How to successfully get into negotiation
 
bullet Valuation - Figuring True Market Value is a lot more involved than using an EBITDA multiplier. We show you what works
 
bullet Successful Negotiation - Learn negotiation styles, common breakdown points and strategies for successful closing
 
bullet Due Diligence Checklist - Minimize surprises through due diligence
 
bullet Documentation - Go over common documentation errors and pitfalls to be avoided
 
bullet Integration - Get a roadmap for successful integration.


Focus on Acquisitions will be held January 19-20, 2009 at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, conveniently located near the DFW International Airport and including complimentary hotel airport shuttle service. Each day the event will begin at 8:00 am. Day 1 will end at 5:30 pm and Day 2 will end at 3:30 pm.

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