Navigating Buy-Side Deals
Presented By: S&T Bank / Tucker Ellis LLP
Successfully navigating a buy-side transaction requires mastery of emotional intelligence, meticulous organization, clear understanding of timelines, and strategic approaches to responding to counterparts. This session will explore insights from M&A best practices and deal management to shape winning outcomes that come through tactful negotiations.
Moderator:
Partner and Chair of the Tucker Ellis Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities & Capital Markets Practice Groups
Tucker Ellis LLP
Jayne Juvan chairs both the Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities & Capital Markets practices at Tucker Ellis. She counsels public and high-growth private companies, private equity firms, and venture capital firms from initial formation through all stages of the business life cycle. Jayne has been a key advisor on deals valued from approximately $5 million to more than $1 billion.
Panelists:
President
M7 Holdings
As President of M7 Holdings, Courtney focuses on the alignment of M7’s mission, values and investment philosophy within the overall portfolio. Courtney is responsible for the firm’s operations and its assets, which include an array of portfolio companies in a variety of industries and a venture capital portfolio of over 60 technology companies in the US and Singapore.
Chief Executive Officer
Stratus
Born and raised in Ashtabula, OH, Tim graduated from Kent State University before purchasing MC Sign Company and steadily grew its services to include signage, energy, refresh & remodel construction, facilities maintenance services, and brand environments. Tim sold to private equity 4 times, in 2008, 2015, 2017, and 2021 and has remained CEO throughout. The company name is now Stratus.
Senior Vice President - Corporate & Institutional Banking Regional Executive
S&T Bank
Diana Selzer is a Senior Vice President and Corporate & Institutional Banking Regional Executive with S&T Bank, where she partners with middle-market companies to structure strategic financing for growth, acquisitions, and complex transactions. With extensive experience in commercial banking, she is known for building trusted relationships and helping businesses execute their most important opportunities.