Top Transactions 2022 Videoconference - Agenda

Day: Wednesday, May 11^th, 2022

Broadcasted on: www.zf.ro, https://www.facebook.com/ZIARULFINANCIAR/

Period: 09:30-11:30

09:30 - 09:35 Intro ZF – Cristina Roşca, senior editor Ziarul Financiar

09:35 - 09:45 Intro EY (M&A updates)

Guest: Peter Latos, head of consulting, strategy and transactions EY Romania

09:45 - 10:30 Panel 1 – The investment climate in Romania in 2022 - Interactive talk and Q&A

Host: Cristina Roşca, senior editor Ziarul Financiar

Guests:

Krzysztof Kulig, senior partner Innova Capital

Peter Latos, head of consulting, strategy and transactions EY Romania

Rodica Manea, partner CMS Cameron McKenna

Lara Zanin, head of EIB Group Office Romania

Carmen Petcu, general manager De’Longhi Romania

Topics of discussion

What are the macroeconomic prospects for 2022 for Romania?

Which are the most important advantages of the local economy? What about its drawbacks?

Which are the most important aspects that an investor should take into account for Romania in the near future?

How is the inflation and the geopolitical situation influencing the investors’ plans for Romania?

10:30 - 10:40 Intro EY (M&A updates)

Guest: Iulia Bratu, associate partner, head of lead advisory EY

10:40 - 11:35 Panel 2 – From emerging to developed: Has the Romanian M&A market reached a new stage of maturity? - Overview of M&A market

Host: Cristina Roşca, senior editor Ziarul Financiar

Guests: Panel 2

Iulia Bratu, head of lead advisory EY

Ionuţ Bindea, investment manager ROCA Investments

Cornel Marian, managing partner Oresa Ventures

Adrian Tanase, CEO of BVB

Radu Diaconu, managing partner Bancila Diaconu si Asociatii

Cezar Scarlat, founding partner Sarmis Capital

Topics of discussion

How many “blue-chip” companies are there in Romania and how long did it take to get here? Is this trend accelerating?

Do deal volumes suggest sustained higher levels of M&A activity in Romania? What is the regional benchmark?

Are local entrepreneurs better equipped to pursue expansions or exits via M&A? Do they search for cross-border opportunities?

Is raising capital through stock exchange mechanisms a more attractive alternative to private equity funding?

Are local companies more open to partnerships with private equity players in order to tackle complex business needs (e.g. digitalization, ESG)?

11:35 - 11:40 Conclusions