AGENDA

How can we foster an M&A culture rooted in ethical decision-making that aligns with broader societal values, ensuring that transactions benefit all stakeholders, from employees to local communities?

SMEs represent the backbone of Greece's economy, comprising the majority of businesses across diverse industries, including retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and services Succession planning and M&A activity in family businesses. How are family businesses responding to M&A opportunities and challenges – Ensuring continuity and preserving legacy. Strategic partnerships vs clean exits.

Technology as an enabler of growth – adopt new technologies, enter new digital markets, gain access to digital assets

PE firms are becoming more interested in pursuing strategic acquisitions that offer long-term value, while strategic buyers are increasingly looking for financial opportunities and are willing to engage in deals that involve operational improvements. The shifting landscape between private equity and corporate buyers and the key differences in strategic acquisitions vs financial acquisitions and their impact on the Greek M&A market.

The impact of trade wars on cross-border M&As (including through changes in trade flows, tariffs, and market access.

By integrating impact investments, we're now structuring transactions to achieve measurable positive social and environmental outcomes alongside strong financial returns. How do companies transform sustainability goals and climate compliance into crucial deal-making imperatives, and how does this focus on social impact lead to a step-by-step improvement of the world?