Program produced by XPX Hartford. Fine Print: The Deal’s Not Done Until the Paperwork is Signed The LOI and Asset/Stock Purchase Agreement is a critical step in the M&A process. Negotiating these agreements takes experience and skills to properly protect the client. All of this must take place before the deal can move to the closing table. Two seasoned transaction attorneys will pull case studies from their experiences to illuminate the twists and turns of these final steps. They will share deep insights into the legal agreements, the role of reps and warranties, disclosures and other issues that can halt a transaction, and most importantly, how best to prepare owners for the journey to the finish line. Moderator: Steve Pappas, Partner, Touchstone Advisors Brian Fischer represents private equity and venture capital investors, public companies, closely held companies and emerging growth companies in formation, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, strategic joint ventures, technology arrangements, and general corporate matters. He advises clients in structuring, forming and operating private investment funds, partnerships and joint ventures. Brian also has significant experience in transition planning for family-owned and closely held businesses and assisting owners and management in preparing for and executing sale transactions and other transitions to the next generation of owners and management. Panelist: C. Robert Zelinger, Partner, Hinckley Allen