The Tech M&A Podcast

Are you trying to determine whether your next step is to raise capital to fund growth and assure a sufficient runway or to look at an M&A strategy? Join us on August 10th as we discuss this important question. Plus, Corum CEO, Bruce Milne will share his insight into the most difficult word in M&A…No.

Webcast Agenda:

• CEO Corner: Just Say No
• Special Report: Navigating Growth – M&A Exits vs. Raising Capital
• Monthly Tech M&A research report
• Review of key tech transactions
• M&A trends and valuation metrics

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Corum's Tech M&A Monthly is a regular podcast series for software company owners, executives and CEOs. Each month, Corum Group, the world's leading M&A firm for software and related technology companies, examines the world of Tech M&A. In addition, Tech M&A Monthly includes special reports on buyers, markets and the M&A process itself. This thirty-minute podcast is a must for owners and CEOs considering Tech M&A, whether now or in the future.

Tech M&A has rebounded, and acquirers have trillions to commit to acquisitions and recapitalizations. Is it time for you to calibrate the M&A market? Preparation is key.

In this webcast, we'll share 12 tips recently broadcast at the world's largest online tech M&A forum, "12 Tips for Choosing an M&A Advisor." These tips are important considerations as you look at M&A as an option for your company.

Also, we'll share our Mid-Year Tech M&A Report. Corum's research team will report on all six technology sectors and 29 subsectors. What are the key deals and trends you should know about? What valuations are companies like yours receiving? What will the Tech M&A landscape look like in the second half of 2023?

Take advantage of this opportunity to gain insight into the current M&A climate that will help you formulate your growth or exit plan.

Along with several of my colleagues, I just returned from Loreto, Mexico where we hosted clients who recently sold their companies to commemorate and celebrate their monumental accomplishment. During these celebration trips, we always set time aside to chat with these executives about their M&A experience and lessons learned. This month, we'll share those words of wisdom collected from dozens of executives over thirty-plus years of celebration trips. Podcast Agenda:

• Celebrating with Sellers - Lessons Learned
• Corum's Monthly Tech M&A Research Report: key trends, latest deals and current valuations
• Buyers Corner: Best Practices for Divestments

Have you been approached with an offer to buy your company?

There is more cash and buyers globally in a fast-paced and competitive M&A market. Join us on May 11th at 10:00 AM Pacific as we look at recent deals that demonstrate the speed, depth and breadth of the responses from buyers we are seeing today. How has buyer response increased? How do you respond to pre-emptive bids? What do offers look like in this environment? How do you avoid leaving half your value on the table?

Listen to the recorded podcast for answers to these questions.

Despite all the doom and gloom, there's a lot of M&A activity with good valuations paid for technology companies. But what if the recession headlines are true? Should you be worried? What should baby boomers be doing now to prepare?

Listen to the recording of our Quarterly Tech M&A Update. Corum's research team provides a detailed analysis of all six technology sectors and 29 subsectors. Which sectors saw the highest valuations in Q1 2023? Which buyers are actively acquiring right now? Will the current pace of M&A continue through Q2?

Whether you've had an exit plan in mind from the start or you're fielding unsolicited offers from potential acquirers, the more information you have about the M&A process the better. This month, hear from an international panel of CEOs and founders who sold their Tech companies in 2022. What motivated them to sell? What surprised them most about the M&A process? What advice do they have for other CEOs considering M&A? Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to hear from fellow founders, owners and CEOs who sold in 2022.

Guests Include:

• Kevin Nolan, Azpiral • Simon Nugent, Alemba • Joachim Walser, Planfocus • Steve Richmond, Projetech

Plus, we'll discuss the current M&A market, latest deals, trends and valuations in Corum's monthly M&A market update.

Bolt-ons, platforms, tuck-ins, roll-ups, plus other M&A strategies ensure that financial acquirers are a dominant force in Tech M&A today. With cash to spend, aggressive deal teams and actively acquisitive portfolio companies, all technology company owners and executives must understand the role of Private Equity in today's M&A landscape.

Part two of Corum's Annual Tech M&A Report with a look back at 2022 and ahead to the rest of 2023 in the world of Private Equity. A panel of the world's leading firms will weigh in on Corum's 2023 Disruptive Tech Trends.

Private Equity discussion with:

• Jeremy Holland, Managing Partner, Origination at The Riverside Company
• Patrick Eble, Vice President at Alpine Investors
• Anthony Hayes, Vice President at Mainsail Partners
• Kyle Hutchinson, Investment Professional at K1 Investment Management

Corum Group and leading industry advisors look back at 2022 and ahead to the coming year, providing critical insight and predictions.

Agenda:

• Insight from our luminary panel: Salesforce, Progress Software and SAP
• What will the buyers want in 2023?
• M&A market predictions for 2023
• 2022 M&A scorecard
• The unveiling of Corum's 2023 Top 10 Disruptive Technology Trends
• Valuations for all six technology sectors and 29 subsectors

How do you use estate and succession planning to maximize wealth before an M&A event? Every founder or CEO needs to consider their estate and succession plan now, even if you're not immediately contemplating retirement or concerned about health or family issues. There's a lot to think about.

Our December webcast will address:

• Tech founder/CEO succession options
• 2023 Estate planning considerations
• Unique benefits of tech companies

Additionally, Corum Group's research team will provide analysis on the key deals, trends and valuations across all six tech sectors and 29 subsectors. What sectors are getting the highest valuations? What are acquirers after? How long will this record pace continue?

Increasing market uncertainty may have you contemplating raising capital to fund growth and assure a sufficient runway. So, what should a CEO consider in deciding whether to go out for additional capital or begin looking for an exit? Corum CEO, Bruce Milne, advises on this important topic.

Plus, we'll discuss the latest deals, trends and valuations in Corum's monthly Tech M&A market update.