True North 2026 M&A Summit

Description

Whether you plan to own your business for the next decade, transition leadership to family or management, or are considering a sale to a financial or strategic acquirer, the 2026 M&A Summit will deliver practical insights to help you prepare, position, and succeed.

At this year’s Summit, you’ll gain perspective on:

• The critical role trust plays in buying or selling a company
• The current state of private capital markets and lower middle-market M&A
• How potential acquirers evaluate and perceive value
• Strategies to maximize your net, after-tax proceeds in a business transition
• Ways to preserve and grow wealth after a successful sale

Featured Speakers & Sessions Include:

Walter Bond, Shark Mindset
Hear from Walter Bond, a transformative force dedicated to unlocking human potential.  A bestselling author of All Buts Stink, Swim, and Cultivate, Walter delivers more than just inspiration; he provides a tangible roadmap.

Grow or Go Panel Discussion
Learn from business owners who successfully sold their companies through True North M&A as they discuss how trust shaped their exit and helped them confidently move into the next chapter.

Live M&A Negotiations: The QuietAuction™ Experience
Experience True North M&A’s proprietary QuietAuction™ process live on stage. Watch four private equity firms submit offers for a lower middle-market company while the True North M&A team analyzes the bids in real time.