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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
ACG Cleveland: Driving opportunity, one connection at a time underpins our programming.
By Beth Haas
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he start of a new year is always energizing! After the year-end sprint to close the deal, close the books or simply close up shop to enjoy some downtime with friends and family, it feels great to start working on a fresh set of goals. If those 2025 goals include expanding your professional network, finding new business opportunities or building genuine friendships, there is no better place to start than ACG Cleveland. Our 500 members represent a diverse array of firms throughout Northeast Ohio, and include investors, lenders, corporate leaders and many of the region’s top professional advisers in areas such as investment banking, accounting, law, insurance and wealth management. Thanks to our vibrant board and committee members, we offer more than 25 events per year, ranging from large-scale networking events such as the Summer Social at the Shoreby Club to smaller contentfocused events and informal member meet-ups. Our mission of connecting, educating and supporting deal makers at all stages of their careers
Nothing highlights this better than two signature events being held this month. Our 28th annual Deal HAAS Makers Award event honors regional firms and individuals for notable transactions or inspiring professional legacies. These awards represent the culmination of years of work and the support of many of our exceptional Cleveland-based professional service providers. At the other end of the spectrum, January is also when we hold the annual ACG Cup. This case competition enables Ohio-based college students to explore the world of investment banking and private equity with the support of ACG mentors before making their best “pitch” to a panel of local deal experts. In recent years, an attendant career fair has led to successful placements for internships at several of our member firms. For those in between seeking their first job and reflecting on the
highlights of a long career, we offer numerous ways to build valuable connections in highly accessible ways. For instance, the Women in Transactions (WiT) network’s summer golf series welcomes female golfers of all abilities to hone their skills and comfort level on the course. Other specialized networks focus on the Akron region, young professionals and corporate development professionals, offering engaging content to appeal to specific members of our community. My ACG membership has been a key factor in my own professional development, and it has been a joy to lead the chapter this year. Join us for an event in 2025, and you’ll be reminded of just how many talented deal makers we have here in Northeast Ohio. I can promise you’ll have some fun as well!
S3 Crafting the optimal tech stack for private equity marketing S4 Advice on how to compete in the competitive M&A marketplace S5 M&A private equity and deal flow outlook for 2025 S6 “Best” deal structure to minimize taxes for private company sale S7 Key legal issues impacting private equity transactions S8 Avoid distress: These failures are not an option S9 Mastering net working capital: Key factors that shape the deal S10 A legal perspective on the art of the Letter of Intent S11 I want to sell my business. How do I prepare, and where do I start? S12 Top five concerns in M&A in 2025: What buyers need to know S13 How to handle private equity interest in your business S14 Timing the exit process S15 Preparation is the cornerstone to a successful exit S16 2025 M&A boom: Key sectors primed for enhanced growth S17 Real estate valuation challenges in M&A deals
Beth Haas is a partner at Cyprium Partners, a private equity firm focused on non-controlling investments in family- and founder-owned businesses. Reach her at 216-906-1347 or bhaas@ cyprium.com.
ABOUT ACG ACG is a global organization focused on driving middle-market growth. Its 15,000-plus members include professionals from private equity firms, corporations and lenders that invest in middle-market companies, as well as experts from law, accounting, investment banking and other firms that provide advisory services. Learn more at www.acg.org. ACG Cleveland serves professionals in Northeast Ohio and has about 500 members. For more information, visit www.ACGcleveland.org.
CRAIN’S CONTENT STUDIO
S2 Key considerations for family offices before acquisitions
S17 What’s next — planning for business succession S18 Key considerations in raising debt or equity capital S18 ESOPs:The business succession solution S19 Northeast Ohio’s top deal makers to be honored S19 2024-25 Officers and Board of Directors S19 2025 events calendar