The Role of the Board in M&A transactions: Creating Value and Minimizing Risk on Wednesday

1 First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, Suite 1600, Toronto, M5X 1G5 T: +1 416-862-7525 View in Google Maps

06 February 2019
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. EST

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The role of the board in the M&A process is critical to ensure the transaction contributes to value creation for the company and the risk of failure is minimized. Whether the process begins with a friendly offer or a hostile ambush, the steps directors follow and their ultimate decision may be the biggest, most scrutinized action of their service. In the context of both public and private companies, we will explore the following board strategies for success:

  • Is the board M&A ready? Building a diverse board with varied roles, perspectives and experience.
  • Determining whether a special committee should be formed and whether or not external advice should be sought.
  • Ensuring the company has a rigorous M&A process and the right M&A leadership.
  • Reviewing the proposed deal in the context of the company’s strategic plan, and challenging the value creation potential of the transaction.
  • Maintaining objectivity and sensitivity to possible management bias - don’t fall in love with the deal.
  • Monitoring critical aspects of the due diligence process before approving the transaction.
  • Examining the post-merger integration plan in detail, and tracking performance against the plan.

Complimentary tickets available for Gowling WLG guests with code GWLG100. Please RSVP or book your ticket by Feb. 4, 2019