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At last week's Women Advisors Summit hosted by AdvisorHub, our Founder and President Rita Robbins was in excellent company—alongside many of our advisor partners! We enjoyed engaging in sessions ranging from market outlooks to the great wealth transfer, and from the emotional impact of wealth planning to mergers and acquisitions, all led by remarkable women leaders in our field. Pictured here are some of our own outstanding advisors (from left to right): Joanne Lam, Emily Elizabeth Allen, Beth Blecker, Rita Robbins, and Alix Gollomp. #wealthmanagement #womeninfinance

Are your portfolio companies on track and poised for growth? Unsure what the most important metrics are? Join Alison Kuo Sullivan, Sales & CS Executive Vice President at Insight Partners, for an interactive discussion to learn what KPIs matter most for growing and scaling companies in today's environment. After a presentation and Q&A with Alison, we'll break into interactive roundtable discussions to dig deeper and offer solutions to your portfolio companies' unique issues. Join us October 7-8, 2024. The Kayo Women in M&A Summit unites 300 women leaders in mergers & acquisitions, private equity dealmaking and capital markets. Register and learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02ySPxx0 #womeninfinance #womeninm&a #mergersandacquistions #dealmaking #privateequity

In this edition of Litera’s M&A Report, we’re proud to feature analysis and predictions from three women law firm partners named by Mergers & Acquisitions as honorees of its 2024 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A. Read our blog for more on what they had to say: https://bit.ly/44dCq8S

Those who know me know that I am a strong advocate for women supporting women in the work place. IL WAHN would like to help elevate and highlight the achievements of women in the Chicagoland AEC industry. Spotlight on Women's Workplace Inequality: Let's Talk Statistics! ✨📊   Did you know that despite advancements in gender equality, women still face significant challenges in the workplace? The statistics on women's inequality are eye-opening and demand our attention. Here are a few key figures to consider: 1️⃣ 1 in 3 women still face gender-based discrimination at work. 2️⃣ On average, women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. 3️⃣ Women hold only 25% of senior management roles globally.   These numbers highlight the persistent barriers that women encounter in their professional lives, underscoring the urgent need for change. As we strive for a more inclusive and equitable workplace, it is crucial to address these disparities head-on and to celebrate and elevate women's achievements.   Let's use these statistics as a call to action to advocate for equal opportunities, fair treatment, and representation for women in all industries. Together, we can create a more diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment for everyone.   #GenderEquality #WorkplaceInequality #DiversityandInclusion #EmpowerWomen #ChangeIsPossible #LinkedInPost #StatisticsMatter Women’s Affordable Housing Network (WAHN)'s is a membership organization which empowers and develops women working in the affordable housing sector through networking and professional development opportunities and promotes the advancement and leadership of women. 

🏛 Next week, partner Leigh Oliver will be at Global Competition Review Live's Women in Antitrust, moderating the panel "Novel theories of how mergers harm competition" at 10:10am ET. The panel will cover matters that involve novel concerns with mergers in #Technology, #Healthcare and other key industry sectors, and what this new trend means for the future of transactions. Learn more: https://okt.to/0aenLd #Antitrust #GCRLive #WomenInAntirust #CompetitionLaw 

https://lnkd.in/ep66j83y: After a great discussion with the lang cat, we're excited to share insights from Din Mustaffa, FNZ's Group Chief Strategy Officer, on how key acquisitions and investments come together. From early-stage due diligence to driving innovation, FNZ Group is helping shape the future of wealth management. Discover how FNZ evaluates potential partners and why platforms remain crucial in the ever-evolving financial landscape. Read the interview now! Natalie Holt Mark Polson #OpenUpWealth #WealthManagement #Innovation #CorporateStrategy #FNZ

Private equity firms have shed old skin and in recent decades become bigger, smarter, and more relevant in mergers and acquisitions and markets than ever before, argues a new paper co-authored by The Wharton School's Paul Nary: https://whr.tn/4alEk9N In the U.S. alone, PE firms owned some 8,000 portfolio companies as of 2019, generating over 5% of U.S. GDP and employment — an eight-fold increase compared to their holdings in 2000. "Private equity has been engaging in new types of deals and transactions, entering new markets and industries, and changing and evolving along the way," Nary says. #privateequity #pe #mergersandaquisitions #finance

Can we talk about how amazing the content was on day 1 of #MJBizCon? Christine De La Rosa M.A., Jackie Cahan and William Mack discussed how to prepare your business for acquisition, how to strengthen your brand pre-CPG market, and what non-cannabis investors are going to be looking for when they are looking for acquisitions in a federally legal market. What new strategies did you learn to raise capital for your exit strategy?

Don't miss out on any of our key insights pieces from the past month, within which we've explored a diverse series of topics from upcoming AI trends to the landscape of mergers and acquisitions. You can read our expert analysis and join the conversation via these fascinating articles: 1) AI trends to watch in 2024: https://buff.ly/48otKgW 2) Agriculture and Right-to-Repair legislation: https://buff.ly/48R1pQu 3) Transaction Outlook 2024: https://buff.ly/4904QnQ 4) HLB's Survey of Business Leaders: https://buff.ly/3HtFV0l #HLBInsights #AITrends #BusinessInsights #Outlook2024 #BusinessNews

Today, Allura Partners had the pleasure of hosting Quadrant Private Equity along with a group of CEOs and executives for a networking lunch. It was a fantastic opportunity to delve deeper into the world of private equity, gain insights into the award-winning private equity firm, and engage in an open discussion with other executives. Gareth, Victor, and Andrew represented Quadrant and led the discussion, covering a range of topics including current market conditions, economic trends, mergers and acquisitions, valuation creation strategies, and more. If you’re interested in joining us for our next event, please reach out to James Curtis #privateequity #executives #insights