ACG University: Valuations in Today’s Market and Structuring the Win

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (11 AM - 1 PM EDT)

Warner Norcross + Judd - 150 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 1500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Valuation in Today’s Market – What Really Drives Price

Join ACG University for a focused discussion on how companies are being valued and structured in today’s M&A environment.

Beyond interest rates, buyers are pricing risk differently, financing structures are evolving, and the gap between “good” and “great” companies is widening. In this two-part session, we'll experience moderated fireside chats featuring experienced valuation and transaction professionals who will share practical insights and a West Michigan reality check on current market dynamics.

Speakers:

Alexa Pontus (Vision ESOP)

Chuck King (Adamy Valuation)

Matt Fegan (EHTC)

Patrick Scheffers (Flagstar Bank)

Brian May (LaGrey)

Derrick McIver (Sleeping Giant Capital)

Sarah Harper (Warner Norcross + Judd), moderator

A sampling of what you’ll learn:

• What’s materially changed in valuation and financing over the past 18–24 months

• Which risks buyers are pricing more aggressively and what's driving increased use of multi-tranche debt structures

• How deal structures are bridging valuation expectations and how lenders are underwriting deals differently today

• What advisors and owners should be doing now to protect value and how financing constraints are influencing price negotiations

• How buyers are adjusting transaction payment structures to bridge valuation expectations and what they are doing to increase certainty of close when financing is less predictable