Mergermarket M&A Forum Miami 2023
Our brand-new event for key players in the US dealmaking community!
JW Marriott, 1109 Brickell Ave, Miami
05
Dec
Panel: Private equity – evolving in uncertainty
The private equity market in the US remains challenging, amidst a backdrop of continued inflationary pressures, a higher interest rate environment and market volatility affecting the industry. Despite this, private equity firms are still looking to deploy US$2tn of dry powder, and dealmakers are taking advantage of new sources of deal flow, such as take-privates and acquiring struggling listed companies. As the PE industry continues to adapt to changing circumstances, GPs will find different ways to enhance portfolio company performance, unlock liquidity for investors, and explore avenues for new deals and exit opportunities. Our panel of seasoned GPs and PE experts will unpack the coming year ahead and discuss fundraising, deployment, exit activity and more.
- Macroeconomic outlook: Amidst ongoing public market and geopolitical volatility, where are the pockets of opportunity in private equity, and what is driving deal flow locally and regionally, especially as more GPs set up shop in Miami?
- Buyout vs middle-market – is the latter picking up speed as buyout volume falls?
- Enhancing deal flow: will there be a rise in take privates and listco acquisitions, and what other trends have been emerging as GPs adapt to a slower deal market?
- Will exit challenges remain in 2024, and what is the outlook for the year ahead?
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SpeakersAdam Solomon Partner THOMA BRAVO
Aaron Binstock Partner COOLEY
Michael Weinberg Managing Partner LEVINE LEICHTMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS
Daniel Florian Senior Managing Director SUN CAPITAL
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Adam Solomon is a Partner on the Explore team at Thoma Bravo. Based in Miami, he joined the firm in 2021, and is responsible for co-leading the firm’s Explore platform, which focuses on investing in high growth lower middle-market software and technology companies. Before Thoma Bravo, Adam was a Principal at Francisco Partners, where he was responsible for identifying, executing, and managing investments across the technology industry. Previously, he was an Associate at Hellman & Friedman and an Analyst at Gleacher Partners. Adam holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, and he graduated cum laude with a BA in Economics from Harvard University.
Aaron’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and other complex corporate transactions, representing strategic and financial buyers and sellers in public and private acquisitions, as well as venture capital and growth equity financings. He is highly regarded as a dealmaker and strategic adviser to companies within two of the most innovative and rapidly evolving industries – technology and media – with a particular emphasis in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, software as a service (SaaS), healthcare and communications, and frequently works with government contractors.
Michael Weinberg joined LLCP in 2008 and currently serves as a Managing Partner of the Firm. In this capacity, he is responsible for LLCP’s global investment activities which include deal origination and structuring, sector strategy, capital markets activities and oversight of the European Investment Team. Michael is a member of the Executive and Investment Committees.
Prior to joining LLCP, Michael was a founding partner of CastleHill Investment Management, focused on private capital solutions for the middle market. Prior to that, he was a Principal and senior investment professional with FriedbergMilstein, a middle market investment boutique. Earlier in his career, Michael held several key roles within BNP Paribas’ Merchant Banking Group and Ernst & Young LLP, both in New York. Michael received a B.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.
Daniel M. Florian, Senior Managing Director at Sun Capital, co-leads the Boca Raton transaction team and leads the healthcare and business services investment practice. Throughout his tenure at Sun Capital, Florian has been instrumental in orchestrating numerous transactions, demonstrating his expertise and significantly contributing to the company's growth. Some of the notable deals include, Aclara Technologies, StonePoint Materials, Innocor, and SOS Security.
Prior to joining Sun Capital, Daniel Florian spent five years at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). During his time at PWC, he served as a Senior Associate in the Transaction Services group, specializing in financial due diligence and providing advisory services to a diverse clientele, including corporate entities and financial buyers.
Florian's academic journey is highlighted by his achievement of a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, graduating cum laude from Suffolk University. His time at Suffolk University was marked not only by academic excellence but also by active participation in extracurricular activities. He held the position of President of the Beta Alpha Psi fraternity and demonstrated leadership as the captain of the men's basketball team. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to athletics, he received the prestigious honor of induction into the Suffolk University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.