2026 NH Mergers & Acquisitions Conference
Date: June 4 Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $399
Portsmouth, NH 03801 United States
McLane Middleton and the New Hampshire Society of CPAs are excited to partner once again and host the New Hampshire Mergers & Acquisitions Conference on June 4 at Jimmy’s Jazz Club in Portsmouth.
This conference returns for its second year, bringing together leading legal, tax, finance, and business experts from diverse industries to explore the evolving M&A landscape. Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s conference will feature dynamic panel discussions on innovative strategies and offer unparalleled opportunities for professional networking. Panelists will share actionable insights, in-depth analysis, and proven strategies to help you thrive in today’s competitive M&A market. Join us for this premier event and gain the knowledge and connections you need to navigate the ever-changing world of mergers and acquisitions with confidence.
8:30 a.m. – Registration and Welcome
9:05 a.m. – State of the Market: Key M&A Trends
Presenters: Patrick Closson, McLane Middleton; Ramey Sylvester, McLane Middleton; John-Michael Girard, Peloton; Chris Annand, Baker Tilly
9:45 a.m. – Powering the Deal: Financing Strategies in M&A Transactions
Presenters: Kimberly Kramer, McLane Middleton; Mike Kent, BellMark Partners; Joseph Alberghini, Eastern Bank; Alvin Reynolds, Woodland South Capital.
10:30 a.m. – Break
10:45 a.m. – Preparing for Liquidity Before the Deal Starts
Presenters: Kendall Spencer, McLane Middleton; Whitney Alexander, McLane Middleton; Mitchell Stagnone, TSS Advisors; Connor McGuirk, Merril Lynch
11:30 a.m. – Understanding Key Tax Structures in M&A Transactions
Presenters: John DeWispelaere, McLane Middleton; Amy Drake, McLane Middleton, Cory Vargo, Wipfli; Brian Corrigan Baker Tilly
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
1:30 p.m. – Aligning Buyer and Seller: Managing Each Phase of the M&A Lifecycle
Presenters: Jesse Angeley, McLane Middleton; Stephanie Lee, McLane Middleton; John DeWispelaere, McLane Middleton; Josh LaPierre, Baker Newman Noyes; David Schneider, River Birch Partners LLC; Kohl Geibel, Bigelow LLC; Matt Nadeau, Nathan Wechsler
3:00 p.m. – Networking Reception
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