M&A Trends: Tech & Government Contracting

Deal Dynamics, Valuation, Drivers and Markets in an Era of Uncertainty

Bernstein Global Wealth Management; Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, and The McLean Group invite you to a complimentary panel that will dissect some of the hot new trends along with industry mainstays that could affect the Technology and Government Contracting sectors in the next 12 months. Whether you are a veteran business owner or a startup entrepreneur, this is a must-see panel that no business owner should miss. Join us for a lively discussion of industry trends and factors influencing deals as we discuss:

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston 7 Saint Paul Street 19th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 8:00 am - 8:30 am: Registration and Networking (Light breakfast will be served) 8:30 am - 10:00 am: Program

The State of GC & Tech M&A today Industry private equity and where it is going Key industry value drivers Stock/Equity programs and key employee retention Pros and cons of earnouts Navigating through potentially disruptive legal and accounting issues Tax-mitigation strategies The trap of a "magic sale price" Using pre- and post-sale estate planning techniques, and Moving from a P&L to a portfolio.

Registration for this event is complimentary

Experienced panelists will address these issues among many others in a seminar oriented toward company C-level executives and owners.

RSVP by September 24, 2012 This event is open to the public butspace is lim Click Here To Sign Up! Have questions? Katie Merchent The McLean Group, Headquarters Phone: 703.752.9008 kmerchent@mcleanllc.com

Panelists
Greg Boucher The McLean Group, Middle Market Investment Banking Greg is a Managing Director of The McLean Groups Baltimore, MD office where he works with clients on financial transactions and M&A. With more than 25 years industry and consulting experience, Greg also writes and speaks regularly on exit planning and M&A, and teaches M&A courses for the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) and the Middle Market Investment Bankers Association (MMIBA).

Scott Freed Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, Business and Corporate Law Scott is a partner in the corporate and M&A practice groups at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston. Scott represents both private and public clients in a broad range of transactions and corporate and securities matters, including equity compensation programs, venture capital, financing transactions and M&A. WTP is a Mid-Atlantic based business law firm with over 160 attorneys serving their clients both regionally and nationally. Since 1933, WTPs attorneys have provided their clients with trusted representation and guidance on issues critical to achieving their business goals.

Rick Monfred Bernstein Global Wealth Management Rick is a Financial Advisor with Bernstein Global Wealth Management. He advises individuals, families, corporations and nonprofit entities in the Baltimore/Washington area regarding investment strategies. Using Bernsteins proprietary wealth forecasting analysis, Rick provides a roadmap for owners experiencing a liquidity event in connection with the sale or recapitalization of their business.

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