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AI in focus: New standards for M&A diligence and execution

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WEBCAST

Event location:

Online

Recommended CPE credits:

CPE credit is not being offered.

Event audience:

Private equity professionals, deal partners, principals, corporate development leaders, CFOs, portfolio company executives, and transaction professionals.

Event contact details:

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Ethan Castillo

Event description

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Join Grant Thornton and GT Stax transactions leaders as they discuss how private equity investors and strategic acquirers are evaluating opportunities in today's market, key diligence priorities, changing buyer expectations, and how sellers can position assets for stronger outcomes. The discussion will share perspectives on how AI is influencing sector attractiveness, buyer priorities and the assessment of quality assets in today’s M&A environment.

Webcast details

Date and time

Thursday, November 05, 2026
1:00 PM ET - 2.00 PM ET

Recommended CPE credits

CPE credit is not being offered.

Learning objectives

  • Identify the key deal attributes buyers are prioritizing in today's M&A environment.
  • Analyze how diligence findings influence valuation, deal structure, and transaction outcomes.
  • Evaluate practical approaches sellers can use to improve deal readiness and maximize buyer interest. 

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Grant Thornton speakers:

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Chen Liu

Partner, Grant Thornton | Stax
Stax, a Grant Thornton US company

 
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Kelsey Chisholm

Partner, Grant Thornton | Stax

Stax, a Grant Thornton US company

+1 617 747 3449
 
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Kristian Rasmussen

Partner, Advisory Services
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

+1 617 848 4871
 
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Andrew Schappert

Partner, Tech M&A
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

 

Program level:

Overview

Delivery method:

Group - Internet

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