M&A Source members see 2013 as a major opportunity for Sellers to use M&A as a way to grow their businesses

The M&A Source Fall Conference and Middle Market Expo in Las Vegas hosted intermediaries, attorneys, accountants, financial planners and over 35 Private Equity Groups as they met to share experiences, opportunities and initiate potential deals. End Quote

Atlanta, GA (1888PressRelease) December 21, 2012 - Over 200 attendees met for four days of deal making and education. The twice annual conference was a perfect setting for M&A intermediaries and PEGs to network, socialize and explore opportunities.

"It was great to see old friends and new faces in Las Vegas. The conference (as usual) was a productive event for KLH and time/money well spent. Thank you all for a terrific year and we look forward to continuing to contribute in every way possible." said Kyle Madden, with KLH Capital.

"By attending the M&A Source Conference in Las Vegas, I was able to return to my firm with several marketing ideas, that will help me grow my market," stated Chet Walden, President of Walden Businesses, an Atlanta, Georgia based M&A firm.

This was the M&A Source's 40th consecutive conference of education, workshops and panel discussions and covered the most important topics for M&A intermediaries. Topics such as: "Working Private Equity & Successfully," "Take the Winning Track Make Deals Happen," "Letter of Intent - Setting the Stage for a Deal while Improving the Odds for Closing," "Structuring a Successful Deal in Spite of Taxmaggedon." These and other topics were introduced, as well as some of the best M&A tools of the trade. Many case studies were given, which generated healthy Q&A sessions.

"With our market improving, the conference was the foundation I need to rekindle relationships, compare notes, and find out what others are doing to get clients and close more deals. I am currently in a LOI as a direct result of the Private Equity Expo." said John Zayac, CEO of International Business Group, Ltd.

There were also several education courses for CE credit that covered valuable topics including "Solving Key Issues in M&A Representations and Warranties," "Opportunities for Success with Distressed Companies," "How to Value a Customer List and How to Determine Ownership Positions When Two Companies Combine Operations," "Fundamentals of Distribution Businesses in M&A," and "The Subtle Art of Educating the Client."

"The conference and my interaction with fellow intermediaries, as is always the case, gave me very valuable information and tactical approaches to take back and apply both directly to my current transactions and also to my firm's practices." said Alan W. Tronson, CBI, CPA with AdvantEdge Advisors.

"I found the M&A Source Fall Conference to be tremendously valuable. The private equity relationships, the peer networking, and the education program provided an attractive return on investment." said Bryce DeGroot with Compass Advisors.

If you missed this conference, we are pleased to announce that our 41st consecutive conference will be in Anaheim, California June 10-15, 2013 at the Anaheim Hilton adjacent to Disneyland.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, KLH Capital, Westshore Capital Partners, Prospect Partners, LaSalle Capital Group, McGladrey, CapTarget, RWI, GCF Valuation, Moneysoft, Knopman Financial Training, PitchBook, AxialMarket, AON Risk Solutions, Dun and Bradstreet, Business Valuation Resources and StillPoint Capital.

"The conference provided many opportunities to increase my network of peers and to pitch deals to private equity investors. I also learned a lot from the workshops, panel discussions, and education courses. I'm looking forward to the next conference in Anaheim!" said Joe Lindsey of Dailey Resources, Inc.

"The deal making platform of the M&A Source and the Middle Market Expo makes membership in M&A Source so valuable," says Kevin Dempsey, 2013 Chairman of the M&A Source. "There is no doubt the M&A Source is the BEST source for networking, education, professional enrichment and certification in the M&A profession."

See you in Anaheim, this June 10-15, where the M&A Source Conference and Middle Market Expo will be the place to make deals!

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