EcoloCap Solutions Inc. (fka ECOS)

[deal guy]

Here is the link to the conference

https://www.transactionadvisors.com/conference/113076/ma-conference-university-chicago-2019

Here is the part of the agenda that covers up to his section
September 25 & 26, 2019

University of Chicago Gleacher Center (450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611)

This prestigious annual program assembles corporate development leaders, in-house M&A counsel, board members, and private equity investors to discuss innovation and best practice in M&A strategy, transaction structuring, and post-close integration.

The cross-disciplinary agenda draws on experienced M&A professionals from various industries and regions to share first-hand experiences, war stories, and recommendations for navigating deals through both internal and external challenges.

By taking part in this unique interactive conference you will gain practical information and perspective on the current challenges impacting complex transactions and learn about innovative methods to improve deal performance.

DAY ONE AGENDA: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
12:50pm - 1:10pm
Check-in and coffee service

1:10pm - 1:15pm
Opening remarks: William Jefferson Black, Managing Director, Finance Information Group & Publisher, Transaction Advisors

1:15pm - 2:05pm
Buying growth through digital acquisitions This opening keynote session will consider the current challenges Boards of Directors face including high target valuations, a shareholder environment that rewards acquisitive companies, accumulating cash reserves, and a long-running economic expansion with an unclear outlook. The participants will then drill into the unique considerations associated with acquisitions and minority investments where the target value is largely in future growth, new technology, intellectual property including in-process R&D, intangible assets, and human capital including founders and management teams.

Don Dawson, Managing Director - North American M&A Practice Lead, Accenture
Rocky Daehler, Director, Corporate Development, Motorola Solutions
James Harris, Principal, Corporate Development Integration, Google
Andrey Galiuk, Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations, Dover Corporation



2:20pm - 3:10pm
Maximizing value through M&A tax structures This session will consider tax issues in due diligence, the tax benefits of various M&A structures, and look at key tax provisions in acquisition agreements. The participants will offer perspective on recent tax developments that may impact transaction planning and explore the increasing use of tax liability insurance among other current issues.

Michael O'Connor, Managing Director, True Partners Consulting
Lee Morlock, Esq., Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Gene McCluskey, Vice President, Tax, CF Industries
Michelle Baxter, Senior Director, Tax Planning & International Tax, Fortune Brands Home & Security





Here was the bio that was provided at the seminar


Gene McCluskey has served since April, 2012 as CF Industries (NYSE: CF) Vice President of Taxation. In this role, he leads the global tax activities, (Planning, Strategy, M&A, Compliance) for CF Industries.
Prior to joining CF Industries, he led Corporate Tax Departments of a number of Fortune 500 Corporations (Hewitt Associates, ProLogis, The Mosaic Company, IMC Global and FMC Corporation) since 1996. Prior to taking on corporate tax leadership roles, he served as a domestic an international tax planner for FMC Corporation, as well serving as a tax attorney for the Chicago based law firm of Pope, Ballard, Shepard & Fowle Ltd.

During his career, Mr. McCluskey has lectured on a number of domestic and international tax subjects for the Practicing Law Institute, The Tax Executives Institute, the Manufacturers Alliance, The National Foreign Trade Council, The National Association of Manufacturers and The American Chemistry Council, among others.

Mr.McCluskey earned his BBA in Accounting at St. Norbert College (1978), a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law (1981) and an LLM in Taxation from Chicago Kent College of Law (1985).