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CEIBS SME M&A and Succession Roundtable

A closed-door roundtable on SME acquisitions, valuation methods, stakeholder perspectives, and family business succession.

Date
December 13, 2025
Location
CEIBS, Jinqiao, Shanghai
Format
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CEIBS SME M&A and succession roundtable.

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Hosted by the CEIBS MBA Program and organized by Search Panda™, this closed-door roundtable was held at China Europe International Business School.

The session focused on SME acquisition market conditions, valuation methods, stakeholder perspectives, and practical approaches to family business succession. Speakers shared views from industry, investment, banking, and legal practice.

Agenda

  • SME acquisition market conditions and opportunities
  • Valuation, deal structure, and diligence frameworks
  • Succession, transition, and governance in family businesses
  • Practical perspectives from industry, investors, banks, and legal advisors

Participants

  • SME owners and potential successors
  • Entrepreneurs interested in ETA, search funds, and SME acquisitions
  • Long-term capital, family offices, banks, and M&A investors
  • Business school, legal, and ecosystem partners