Despite the damaging impacts of the coronavirus to our economy and industry, engineering M&A activity finally appears ready to get off the sidelines. Buyers and sellers are reengaging in talks from earlier this year while others are ready to chart new paths in their organization’s growth or exit strategy plans.

But how are the nuances of successful deal-making different from the start of the year?

Join Steve Gido as he reflects on the current M&A environment, highlights trends in first-half activity, assesses the new challenges buyers and sellers are facing, and offers anecdotes to guide expectations for the rest of 2020.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Explore if the coronavirus will accelerate industry consolidation
• Understand the motivations driving buyers and sellers today
• Examine the implications on valuations and transaction structures
• Discuss how due diligence and integration processes may evolve

Presenters: Steve Gido, CFA, ROG Partners