Protecting the Buy-Side: Smarter Risk Strategies for M&A Success
Presented By: Brady Ware & Company / HUB International
From diligence blind spots to post-close surprises, buy-side M&A risk can take many forms—and the stakes have never been higher. In this session, deal advisors and experienced acquirers will examine key strategies for uncovering hidden risks, structuring protections, and avoiding costly missteps throughout the transaction lifecycle. Learn how today’s most effective buyers are combining financial, operational, and insurance insights to strengthen their position and protect value at every stage.
Moderator:
Director
Brady Ware & Company
Sam joined Brady Ware as partner in January 2006. He leads the firm’s Dealership Services team, working with dealerships to decrease their tax burden, maximize tax benefits, streamline processes and financial reporting, increase profits, prevent fraud, and expand operations to new markets. He links these services with overall tax, audit, and strategic planning initiatives to help his clients realize financial rewards across their businesses.
Panelists:
Vice President
Stonehenge Partners
Marc C. Elberson, Vice President at Stonehenge Partners, is responsible for negotiating transaction terms, performing due diligence, and providing analytical support for Stonehenge transactions and, for existing investments, working with Portfolio Company management teams, and monitoring Portfolio Company performance. Stonehenge Partners is an Ohio‐based private equity firm that focuses exclusively on the lower middle market. Stonehenge was founded in 1999 and has raised over $1.3 billion across six institutional funds.
Prior to joining Stonehenge Partners in January 2019, Mr. Elberson was a Transaction Advisory Senior Consultant with Plant Moran. Prior to this experience, Mr. Elberson was an Assurance Senior with Ernst & Young. Mr. Elberson graduated summa cum laude from Miami University where he received his B.S. in Accounting and Finance. Mr. Elberson also holds a CPA license (active status).
Chief Growth & Strategy Officer
OneCompass Holdings
Mr. Giannantonio is the Chief Growth & Strategy Officer at OneCompass Holdings, Inc., an ESOP Holding Company whose holdings consist of FST Logistics, a full service 3PL specializing in cold storage food and beverage CPG brands throughout the U.S.; Hyway Transportation, an asset and non-asset based trucking operation; and Aquinas Leadership Group, a pharmaceutical training company.
Chief Sales Officer, Employee Benefits
HUB International
Cheryl is a proven leader qualified by more than 20 years of diverse experience in employee benefits, representing both union, nonunion clients; fully-insured and self-funded clients; and for-profit as well as not-for-profit clients among a variety of industries.
Areas of expertise: Health Care Reform, Data Analysis, Consumer Driven Strategies, Plan Implementation, Health Management, Compliance Education, Contribution Strategies and Employee Education.