May 31 webinar | 2024 Market Update With William Blair: Trends in M&A, debt and non-control/minority transactions
ShareLooking to stay informed on what’s driving 2024’s increased M&A activity and improving capital markets? Join this interactive panel discussion featuring three William Blair experts who will highlight key trends driving deal-making across M&A, debt, and minority investment transactions.
The session will include unique perspectives — informed by William Blair’s 1,400+ transactions unlocking $745+ billion in M&A and financing value over the past 5 years — and highlights from the firm’s latest proprietary quarterly survey on the state of the lending market.
Takeaways include:
- M&A considerations regarding buyer sentiment in 2024 as well as broader process insights
- Discussion of the debt market’s shift toward a more borrower-friendly environment
- Observations about minority investors and current market dynamics when selling less than 50% of a business
How to attend
Date: May 31, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT
*Please use the blue box on the side to register.
About the presenters
Andy Jessen – Global Head of M&A
Andy Jessen is a managing director and head of M&A for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He joined William Blair’s investment banking team in 2004. Prior to William Blair, he worked for Lehman Brothers, Accenture and A.T. Kearney.
Michael Ward – Head of Leveraged Finance
Michael Ward is a managing director and head of leveraged finance for William Blair based in the firm’s Chicago office. He originally joined William Blair’s investment banking team in 1997. Before joining William Blair, he worked for First Chicago Corp.
Evan Kornack – Managing Director, Private Capital Markets
Evan Kornack is a managing director for William Blair based in the firm’s Boston office. He joined William Blair’s investment banking team in 2021. Prior to William Blair, he worked for Carom Growth Partners, Data Point Capital, RainDance Technologies and Leerink Swann.
Category: Financials
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