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X-WR-CALNAME:Overcoming M&A Challenges - Planning a Good Deal\, Planni
	ng Your Exit in San Jose at Orrick\, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP - Even
	tful
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SUMMARY:Overcoming M&A Challenges - Planning a Good Deal\, Planning Yo
	ur Exit
DESCRIPTION:  Agenda 3:00-3:30 PM Networking & Registration 3:30-5:00 
	PM Expert Panel 5:00-6:30 PM Networking Reception We have seen signifi
	cant changes in M&A activity in the life sciences industry\, but how d
	oes that affect the future of your company and the industry as a whole
	? Has M&A stalled or are deals fewer and far between but larger in sco
	pe? Alternatively\, has the pace quickened but with monumental changes
	 to the structure of a deal? Most importantly\, how can you position y
	our company to make acquisition an attractive option? Join this panel 
	to hear M&A strategy perspective from the acquirer and the acquired\, 
	the investor\, the banker\, and the lawyer. You will have the opportun
	ity to meet Peter McWilliams\, Ph.D.\, Principal at Sanderling Venture
	s\, and Chairman & Acting CEO of Actimis\, a biopharmaceutical company
	 currently being acquired by World Bio-giant Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH
	 for as much as $515 million. You will learn:  - How to identify the g
	ood target buyer\, and how to approach him  - Valuation challenges and
	 strategies  - Is M&A your best bet  - How to structure the deal  - Wh
	at to expect after the acquisition  - What are the relative advantages
	 of pursuing a M&A over other transactions  - What are the risks of a 
	M&A and how to mitigate theses risks  - How to plan a successful exit.
	 Send to Outlook: http://www.fullcalendar.com/vc.cfm?i=275958 \n
LOCATION:Orrick\, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP @ 1100 Marsh Road, Menlo 
	Park, California 94025 United States
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