Capital markets activity is entering a new phase. While organizations continue to face economic uncertainty, changing regulatory expectations, and heightened investor scrutiny, many are also exploring strategic opportunities to accelerate growth, create shareholder value, and reposition their businesses.
This interactive panel discussion will bring together perspectives from a public company General Counsel, a CFO/CAO who has navigated capital markets events, and a capital markets technology leader to explore how organizations are evaluating IPO readiness, public company M&A, divestitures, carveouts, and other transformative transactions.
Panelists will share lessons learned from the deal process, discuss how economic and market conditions are influencing strategic decision-making, and examine the critical role of finance, legal, governance, and reporting teams before, during, and after a transaction.
Whether your organization is actively pursuing a transaction, preparing for future opportunities, or simply monitoring the evolving capital markets landscape, this session will provide valuable insights to help leaders better understand the challenges, risks, and opportunities ahead.
Learning Objectives
By attending this session, participants will be able to:
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Assess how current economic conditions and capital market trends are influencing IPO, M&A, divestiture, and carveout activity.
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Understand the key financial, legal, governance, and regulatory considerations that organizations must address when preparing for strategic transactions.
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Identify common challenges and lessons learned from executives who have successfully navigated complex capital markets events.
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Evaluate leading practices for transaction readiness, including financial reporting, internal controls, disclosure management, and stakeholder communications.
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Recognize how finance and legal teams can position their organizations to respond quickly to emerging strategic opportunities in a changing market environment.