Chicago Manufacturing & Industrial Summit: Multiple Panels (IN PERSON)

March 14 2024, 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, 70 West Madison Street, Suite 4200, Chicago, Illinois, 60602

Sponsors

Moderators

Katie Kimble
Fundamental Income
Managing Director, Investments
Tom Goldblatt
Ravinia Capital
Founder & Managing Director
Travis Loomis
Withum
Senior Manager, Operations & Supply Chain

Panelists

Anthony Saracco
Commerzbank
M&A Director
Ashley Schiff
Simplicity Ventures
Founder
Charlie Denison
Shorehill Capital
Managing Director
Chris Cerimele
Balmoral Advisors, LLC
Managing Partner
Chris Mudd
Chiron Finance, LLC
Managing Director, CMO
Craig Shipley
Wingspire Equipment Finance LLC
Chief Commercial Officer
Daniel Pansing
Merit Capital Partners
Managing Director
Derek Gollnitz
High Street Capital
Principal
James Pratt
Forsyth Advisors
Managing Partner
Jesse Moran
Artemis
Principal, Origination
John Yeager
WhiteHorse Capital
Managing Director
Mark Birkett
Hilco Corporate Finance
Senior Managing Director
Neal Nath
N3 Capital Management
Founder & Managing Partner
Peter Hammond
The Courtney Group
Operating Partner

Attendees

Date
Thursday, March 14th
at
2:00 PM CDT
Location

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
70 West Madison Street
Suite 4200
Chicago, Illinois, 60602

About

Opus Connect is looking forward to welcoming you to Part II of our Manufacturing & Industrial Deal Connect featuring three consecutive afternoon panels followed by an evening cocktail reception. These panels will feature industry leading private lenders and other M&A professionals, and will focus on current trends impacting the industrial & manufacturing landscape. This exclusive IN PERSON event will be hosted in Chicago at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP.

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**Registration includes attendance to afternoon panels & reception only.


Panel Topics:

  1. Capital Markets and M&A Dynamics in the Manufacturing and Industrial Middle Market
  2. Industry Insights: Navigating Transformative Trends in Manufacturing and Industrial Practices
  3. Innovative Capital Strategies in a Challenging Debt Climate: Exploring Alternative Approaches for M&A in Manufacturing and Industrial Sectors


Summaries & Speakers:

Panel 1: Capital Markets and M&A Dynamics in the Manufacturing and Industrial Middle Market
Featuring investment bankers, private equity, and debt providers, the discussion will delve into topics such as valuation multiples, emerging M&A trends, succession planning dynamics including the anticipated retirement of baby boomers, and other pertinent aspects of M&A transactions within the manufacturing and industrial sector. Industry experts will offer valuable insights and strategic perspectives to guide stakeholders through the complexities of capitalization and deal-making in this dynamic market segment.

Moderator: Tom Goldblatt, Founder & Managing Director at Ravinia Capital

Panelists: 
John Yeager, Managing Director at WhiteHorse Capital
Daniel Pansing, Managing Director at Merit Capital Partners
Chris Cerimele, Managing Partner at Balmoral Advisors
Jesse Moran, Principal, Origination at Artemis

Panel 2: Industry Insights: Navigating Transformative Trends in Manufacturing and Industrial Practices
This panel will explore the dynamic shifts occurring within manufacturing and industrial sectors, focusing on key trends such as technological advancements, automation integration, onshoring strategies, supply chain optimization, union dynamics, and labor market challenges. Industry leaders will share insights and strategies for adapting to these evolving trends, offering practical guidance for stakeholders navigating the changing landscape of manufacturing and industrial operations.

Moderator: Travis Loomis, Senior Manager, Operations & Supply Chain at Withum

Panelists: 
James Pratt, Managing Partner at Forsyth Advisors
Peter Hammond, Operating Partner at The Courtney Group
Ashley Schiff, Vice President at Strategex
Charlie Denison, Managing Director at Shorehill Capital
Chris Mudd, Managing Director, Sponsor Coverage at Chiron Financial LLC


Panel 3: Innovative Capital Strategies in a Challenging Debt Climate: Exploring Alternative Approaches for M&A in Manufacturing and Industrial Sectors
This panel will spotlight creative and alternative strategies for securing capital amidst a challenging debt climate characterized by high interest rates and constrained bank lending. The discussion will explore innovative approaches such as sale leasebacks, government incentive programs, and other non-traditional financing options. Industry experts will share insights and experience to help navigate the complexities of capital procurement and facilitate successful M&A transactions in today's dynamic financial landscape.

Moderator: Katie Kimble, Managing Director of Investments at Fundamental Income

Panelists:
Craig Shipley, Chief Commercial Officer at Wingspire Equipment Finance
Derek Gollnitz, CFA, Principal at High Street Capital
Neal Nath, Founder & Managing Partner at N3 Capital Management
Mark Birkett, Senior Managing Director at Hilco Corporate Finance
Anthony Saracco, M&A Director at Commerzbank


Pricing (includes attendance to all three panels and cocktail reception only)

  • Members: complimentary 
  • Non-Members (on or before March 9th): $295
  • Non-Members (after March 9th): $395


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