Building an Acquisition Pipeline: Serial acquirers’ playbook for success in a new normal
Presented By: Plunkett Cooney and UHY Corporate Finance
When you’re growing through numerous acquisitions, having a clear strategy of the types of companies you’re looking to buy and where to find them can mean the difference between growth and stagnation. Hear from a group of serial acquirers and advisors as they discuss how they built and work successful deal pipelines, and whether the COVID-19 crisis has changed their approach.
Moderator:
Partner; Co-Leader of the Transactional Law Practice Group
Plunkett Cooney
Dennis G. Cowan is a partner in Plunkett Cooney’s Bloomfield Hills office. He serves as co-leader of the Business Transactions and Planning Practice Group. His practice focuses on obtaining governmental approvals for clients at the local, county and state levels. He advocates on behalf of clients seeking zoning, site plan and other land use approvals. He also represents clients before state administrative boards and the Michigan Attorney General's office.
Panelists:
President and Chairman
Askar Brands
Casey Askar has 25 years of operational and franchising experience in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), fast casual restaurants and 20 years of experience in real estate acquisition and development. He founded the Askar Family Office portfolio – managing 5 regional franchises with 100+ Locations, franchisee of 47 Dunkin’ and 43 Church’s Chicken stores along with management of 3+ million square feet of real estate.
Manager
UHY Corporate Finance
Alex is a leader of the Financial Due Diligence Practice within UHY Corporate Finance. In this role Alex leads buy-side and sell-side Financial Due Diligence engagements for middle-market enterprises and private equity firms across diverse industries including: industrial manufacturing / products, technology and healthcare. Prior to joining UHY, Alex worked in the Deals Practice at PwC. Alex is a licensed CPA in the State of Michigan.