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Monthly Webcast Series Presented By FMI
Upcoming FMI Webcasts Topic: Mergers & Acquisition Trends
Presenter: Landon Funsten, Principal - FMI
Host: Kevin Basso, Marketing Manager - Computer Guidance Corporation
Date: Thursday September 18, 2008
Who Should Attend: C-level executives, senior and middle-management concerned and responsible for the direction of their firm and the construction industry.
Length: 1 hour 1:00 PM Eastern | 12:00 PM Central | 11:00 AM Mountain MDT | 10:00 AM Arizona MST | 10:00 AM Pacific | Presentation Description: Landon will be discussing current mergers and acquisition trends in the construction industry. Specific topics that will be covered include 1) a review of historical acquisition activity, 2) the unique nature of construction industry transactions, 3) acquisitions as a strategy, 4) international interest in the US construction industry, 5) the role of non-traditional buyers such as private equity and 6) recent valuation trends. Note: You will receive a email confirmation within 1 business day. Your Webex confirmation email will show MST since Arizona does not observe daylight savings. Please mark your calendar by calculating your time from 1pm Eastern if that is easier. Click here register About Landon Funston: Landon is a principal with FMI, management consultants to the construction industry. He works extensively with contractors throughout the country as a member of FMI Investment Banking, focusing on stock valuations, buyer and seller representation, and business continuity. Prior to his tenure in the Investment Banking Group, Landon spent several years in FMI’s Management
Consulting practice. This experience gives him a unique understanding of the difficult organizational, operating and strategic issues facing an owner in the process of ownership transition, whether it be to a third party or an internal buyer. In addition, Landon’s financial background gives him a thorough understanding of transaction structures and valuation issues. Published articles to Landon’s credit include “Financing Alternatives: Non-Traditional Sources of Capital”,
“ Enhancing the Value of Your Construction Company”, “How Much Is Your Construction Firm Worth?”,
“ Valuations of Construction Companies: Asset-Based or Earnings-Based?” and “Ownership Transfer and
Management Succession Trends”. In addition, Landon speaks extensively to national and regional construction industry groups about mergers and acquisitions and ownership transfer issues and trends. Landon holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics from the University of Virginia and a master of business administration degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Future FMI Webcasts October - Talent Development - Ken Wilson, FMI November - Leadership Development - Vanessa Winzenburg, FMI December - Business Development, FMI
Past Webcast Recordings Surviving the Canadian Economic Boom and Labor Shortage: What's a contractor to do?
Presenters: Bill Meloche, "Innovation Capitalist" - Management Consulting, FMI
Mark Bridgers, Utility Vertical Market Leader - Management Consulting, FMI
Host: Kevin Basso, Marketing Manager - Computer Guidance Corporation View Recording: Click Here
Topic: Bill & Mark will discuss the challenges of an economic boom and labor shortage in Canada. Specific attention will be paid to the issues of attracting, retaining, and training field, project management, and project controls staff throughout Canada. A focus on the impact the Alberta oil sands boom in the province of Alberta is having on the rest of Canada. Solutions and recommendations, along with a case study demonstrating practical actions that can be taken, will round out the discussion. We encourage several members of your organization to participate in the webcast so they are able to react to the discussion based upon their experience.
Trends for Specialty Contractors - Randy Stutzman, FMI
Presenter: Randy Stutzman, Director, FMI GroupHost: Kevin Basso, Marketing Manager - Computer Guidance Corporation View Recording: Click HerePresentation Description: Randy will be discussing current “Trends Driving Specialty Contractors” The key themes driving these trends involve: 1) Shortage of talent at all levels; 2) Technology; 3) The Heightened Emphasis on the Environment; and 4) The Greater Emphasis on Increased Productivity. Randy will drill down into each of these themes and help business owners prepare themselves, and their businesses, for the inevitable changes so they are better prepared to compete and win in the coming decade.
Topic: Trends in the Heavy/Highway Construction Industry – The State of the Infrastructure
Presenter: Brian Moore, Senior Consultant, FMI
Host: Kevin Basso, Marketing Manager - Computer Guidance Corporation
View Recording: Click Here
Presentation Description: Brian discusses the current “Trends in the Highway/Heavy Construction Industry.” The key themes driving these trends involve: 1) funding; 2) demographic demand; 3) competition for resources; and 4) technology. Brian drills down into each of these themes and help business owners prepare themselves, and their businesses, for the inevitable changes so they are better prepared to compete and win in the coming decade. Topic: Ten Megatrends for the Engineering and Construction Industry
Presenter: Lee Smither, Managing Director - Management Consulting, FMI
Host: Kevin Basso, Marketing Manager - Computer Guidance Corporation
View Recording: Click Here
Topics: Lee will be discussing "Ten Megatrends for the Engineering and Construction Industry." The trends range from "talent" and "technology" to "globalization" and "the environment." In addition to sharing the 10 trends, Lee will share 100 actions engineering and construction firms can take to leverage these trends, rather than being consumed by them. These 100 actions will leave listeners with plenty to think about, discuss, plan and act upon in both the short- and long-term. We encourage several members of your organization to participate in the webcast so they are able to make a more significant positive impact on their firm as a team, rather than as an individual.
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