10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Panel 1: State of the 2024 Central Kentucky M&A Market

David Hulett, CFAW / Michael Dilly, Atlantic Mgmt Co. / Travis Anderkin, Houchens Ins Grp

​MODERATOR/PARTICIPANT: DENNIS WELLS, CFAW. Panelists address major factors impacting Central Kentucky’s M&A transactions -- among them, the rate of business owner retirements, the availability of Private Equity "dry powder", market conditions for property and casualty insurance, and the focus on quality of earnings and valuations.

11:00 AM

Panel 2: Preparing for the 2025 M&A Landscape

John Herring, Dean Dorton / Andrew Smith, Steptoe Johnson / Seth Lawless, Merrill Lynch / Michael Newman, Axis HR

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MODERATOR/PARTICIPANT: BRAD NOEL, CENTRAL BANK. How does the change in administrations affect M&A and deal structure in 2025? How do new tax and fiscal policies play in a potentially declining interest rate climate? Panelists will explore these topics along with the impact of continuing trends -- talent retention, the use of AI and data analytics in due diligence, and adoption of DEI initiatives post-transaction.

11:45 AM

OPEN ACCESS: Real life buyer/seller/advisor M&A mini stories

Various Execs

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Do you have an utterly fantastic M&A transaction experience that you'd like to share? Or something less than desirable that must be avoided at all costs? Our "Open Access" segment provides an opportunity to share insights that will benefit Kentucky M&A professionals. Visit the URL below to arrange your 5-to-10 minute presentation: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6736301/bluemap-outreach

1:00 PM

Afternoon at The Thoroughbred Club and Keeneland Race Course

Keeneland

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Join fellow BLUEMAP attendees at TCA with networking (cash bar) and buffet lunch at 1:30 p.m. Then cheer your horses over TV simulcast at TCA or at Keeneland itself (free shuttle available). Either way, enjoy the winning experiences and networking opportunities.