Top Transactions 2022 Videoconference - Agenda
Day: Wednesday, May 11th, 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
