On December 5, 2013 the VI annual national M&A forum: TIME BUY OR SELL? will be held in Kyiv.

This symbolic for Ukrainian business event is supported by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine and will bring together about 200 leading market experts, business leaders and government representatives. Relevance of this topic in 2013 is dictated by the current market conditions. Optimization of the investment portfolio and divestment of non-core or ineffective assets are necessary for the survival of many business groups in Ukraine. Inability to subsidize unprofitable lines of business and to attract external funding force owners to reduce the cost of assets for their fastest possible sale or to consider the possibility of consolidation through mergers. This trend allows companies with investment resources and access to external financing to acquire quality assets at prices far below their fair assessment. Due to successful M&A deals new business group have been formed in the market and industry leaders have strengthened their position. Further development of the Ukrainian economy cycle will inevitably lead to the restoration of economic activity and asset prices, which is a driver of today's interest of Private Equity funds to Ukrainian companies. The objectives of the Forum in 2013 are: • to allocate existing market opportunities to create added value through M&A transactions; • to find answers to pressing questions: "How to effectively buy or sell a business?" "How to maximize the positive effect from consolidation?" "What steps taken by regulators will intensify the M&A market?" The main topics are: • Key risks and the most common mistakes when selling a business; • Mechanisms of achieving the synergy of the merger; • The benefits of acquisitions over organic development; • Mechanisms for financing acquisitions; • Integration of the acquired business after the acquisition; • Dialogue between the buyer and the seller before, during and after the transaction; • What investment advisors are silent about but each business owner should know; • How to motivate management and avoid fears. Among the speakers: • Representatives of state agencies of Ukraine - AMCU, The Income and Tax Ministry, NBU, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade; • Representatives of international financial institutions – IFC, EBRD; • Representatives of legal, accounting, investment companies and large banks; • Business representatives, who have been successfully selling or buying a business. Organizers: • Conference House; • Capital Times; • supported by UCCI. Detailed information and registration forms are available on the website www.ch.kiev.ua Location: Kyiv, 33, Velyka Zhytomyrska Street, UCCI Time: 9.00 - 18.00
Interfax-Ukraine is a general news partner.