11 September 2018The Dolder Grand, Zurich

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 2018SHAPE YOUR BUSINESS

CONFERENCE

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 2018SHAPE YOUR BUSINESSThe M&A market is booming for some years now and transaction multiples continue to reach historic high levels. While there is still plenty of cash on corporate balance sheets and institutional money as well as capital markets funds are readily available, the M&A market also faces challenges – some of the most significant ones will be addressed at this year’s M&A Forum.

Global political events such as protectionism, tariffs and trade wars might slow down markets and make acquisitions more difficult. How will M&A possibilities be affected by these barriers – or could they even open up new opportunities? Also challen-ges associated with activism should no longer be ignored in the context of how they can affect M&A. How can a productive dialogue between activists and companies evolve? How can companies protect themselves from activist investors and hostile takeovers or work with them productively? Digitalisation is no longer just a trend that can be ignored and data is becoming increasingly important. Therefore knowledge about how to use and analyse it correctly is crucial for all players in the field. It is important also to not neglect the possibilities opened up by blockchain and smart contracts.

We are pleased to invite you to the third Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum «Mergers & Acquisitions» on 11 September 2018 where these and many more aspects of M&A will be discussed in detail. Join us for a comprehensive day of M&A topics, including plenary sessions, workshops and speeches on topics essential for continued success in the M&A business.

Jan Schwalbe Editor in Chief Finanz und Wirtschaft

THE TOPICS Strategic Portfolio Management: Investment, Divestment, Carve OutTariffs, Trade Wars, Protectionism: What Impact Do Global Political Decisions Have on the Corporate World and M&A Deals?Shareholder Activism and Unwanted Takeovers: How to Defend It or Why Embrace ItBoard Members: How Are They Exposed and What Is Their Responsibility in an M&A Deal?

THE SPEAKERSAnton Affentranger CEO Implenia Donatus Albrecht Board Member and CIO Aurelius AG Rudolf Bohli CEO RBR Capital Advisors AG Dr. Thomas Borer former Ambassador and ConsultantDr. Stefan Brupbacher Secretary General Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER Rolf Friedli Managing Partner Capvis Equity Partners AGChristian Gansch Conductor and Producer Gansch & Partner sinfonisches consulting Dr. Konrad Hummler Partner M1 AG Dr.h.c. Beat Kappeler Commentator in Macroeconomics and AuthorDr. Stephan Rietiker CEO LifeWatch Xavier Rossinyol CEO GategroupFabian Stierli VP Group Strategy and M&A Barry Callebaut AG

WORKSHOP SPEAKERS 1  Stefan Brunnschweiler Global Head of CMS Corporate/M&A CMS Dr. Daniel Jenny Partner CMS2 Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians Partner CMS3 Marcus Balogh Head Financial Communications & IR Farner Consulting

Urs Knapp Partner Farner Consulting 4 Devinder Singh Director Transaction Services & Deals Data Analytics PwC

Dr. Christian B. Westermann Partner and Head Data Analytics PwC

MODERATIONJan Schwalbe Editor in Chief Finanz und Wirtschaft

PREMIUM ENTRY FOR CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES As a corporate representative, you are invited to benefit from a discounted rate of CHF 475. Private equity firms, lawyers, consultants, bankers and other service or data providers can benefit from a reduced price (CHF 750) if they are Finanz und Wirtschaft subscribers.

8.30 am Registration and Welcome Coffee

9.00 am Welcome Address by the Moderator of the Day

Jan Schwalbe Finanz und Wirtschaft 9.15 am KEYNOTE Implenia‘s M&A Experiences: Challenges and Opportunities

Anton Affentranger Implenia 9.35 am PANEL Shareholder Activism and Unwanted Takeovers:

Defend or Embrace?

Donatus Albrecht Aurelius AG Rudolf Bohli RBR Capital Advisors AG Dr. Stephan Rietiker LifeWatch

10.10 am PANEL Strategic Portfolio Management: Carve Out, Divestment

and Investment Decisions

Rolf Friedli Capvis Equity Partners AG Fabian Stierli Barry Callebaut AG

10.45 am Coffee and Networking Break

PROGRAM

CONFERENCE 11 SEPTEMBER 2018

11.15 am PARTNER WORKSHOPS – CYCLE 1

1 The Role of Board Members and Management in M&A Transactions

Stefan Brunnschweiler CMS Dr. Daniel Jenny CMS

2 Blockchain Will Drive Future M&A Activity

Katja van Kranenburg-Hanspians CMS

3 Dealing with Shareholder Activism – The Role of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Marcus Balogh Farner Consulting Urs Knapp Farner Consulting

4 Data & Analytics («D&A») in M&A – The Art of the Possible

Devinder Singh PwC Dr. Christian B. Westermann PwC

11.55 am Networking Lunch

1.15 pm PARTNER WORKSHOPS – CYCLE 2

1.55 pm Coffee and Networking Break

2.25 pm IMPULSE M&A and Equity Markets Xavier Rossinyol Gategroup

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 2018

PROGRAM

CONFERENCE 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 2018

2.45 pm PANEL Trade Wars, Tariffs, Protectionism and Their

Implications on M&A Deals Dr. Thomas Borer former Ambassador and Consultant Dr. Stefan Brupbacher Federal Department of Economic

Affairs, Education and Research EAER Dr. Konrad Hummler M1 AG Dr.h.c. Beat Kappeler Commentator in Macroeconomics

and Author 3.35 pm KEYNOTE The Orchestral Interplay of Competences

Christian Gansch Gansch & Partner sinfonisches consulting 4.10 pm Summary by the Moderator of the Day

Jan Schwalbe Finanz und Wirtschaft

4.30 pm Networking and Drinks

VENUEThe Dolder GrandKurhausstrasse 658032 ZurichTel.: +41 44 456 60 00www.thedoldergrand.com

CONTACTEvent ManagementYvette Badertscher, Manager Conferences

Conception and ContentChristina Schallert, Manager Conference Development

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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS 201811 September 2018, The Dolder Grand in Zurich

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