Webinar: Ascente and VILDA: Preparing for an Exit – M&A and IPO Readiness
On 10 November 2026, we invite you to a seminar on preparing for an exit, with a focus on M&A and IPO readiness. The seminar will provide practical insights into the key legal, corporate governance and transaction-related issues that companies, founders and investors should consider when preparing for a sale process, strategic transaction or potential listing. Do not miss this opportunity to gain a better understanding of how early preparation can help create optionality, reduce transaction risk and support a successful exit process.
Briefly about M&A and IPO readiness
Preparing for an exit is a process that often begins well before a transaction is launched. Whether the objective is a private M&A process, a strategic sale or an IPO, companies need to ensure that their legal, financial and operational foundations can withstand investor, buyer and market scrutiny.
A well-prepared company is typically better positioned to manage due diligence, address governance and ownership matters, present a clear equity story and respond efficiently to transaction requirements. Early preparation can also help identify and resolve potential issues relating to corporate structure, material contracts, intellectual property, compliance, incentive programs and shareholder arrangements.
Agenda
- Governance, corporate structure and shareholder matters
- Due diligence preparation and common legal issues
- Incentive programs, management considerations and retention
- Practical insights from M&A and IPO processes
Speakers
Please reach out to the speakers if you have any questions or matters to include:
The webinar will be held in English and is free of charge. You do not need to be a member of the VILDA network to participate.
This seminar is aimed at founders, board members, CEOs, CFOs, in-house counsel, investors and other key stakeholders in growth companies who are involved in strategic planning, financing, governance or transaction preparations. It will also be relevant for companies considering a future sale, IPO or other liquidity event, as well as investors and owners seeking to position portfolio companies for exit.
Please register via the link below. If you have any questions in advance, you are welcome to contact us and you may find our contact details below.
A warm welcome – we look forward to seeing you!
Ascente and the VILDA network are partnering to strengthen female leadership, ownership and innovation within the life sciences sector. By combining strategic networking with commercial legal expertise, we are creating the conditions for sustainable growth, sound corporate governance and better opportunities to funding. In 2026, Ascente holds this series of webinars to the community and other leaders within the life sciences industry. Read more about VILDA here.