M&A is not just about the numbers. Is also about the art of a successful handoff.

M&A involves real-life human beings who are the stakeholders. Powerful emotions like

trust, honesty, fear and hope are inextricably linked to the sales process. Smart M&A advisors do not under-estimate the importance of people's feelings during an M&A transaction. At breakfast we will discuss:

1. the psychology of buyers and sellers

2. the importance of empathy for both buyers and sellers

3. the owners conundrum

4. M&A advisor as rabbi, priest, counselor and QB

5. why transactions are actually life transactions, the secrets to navigating a stable deal