FEATURED SESSIONS (all times in EDT):
Sponsor-Led Syndications: How To Get From a Grid to a Club
2:35 – 3:15 pm
Selecting and managing a debt syndicate to closing is a tricky process. Learn some tips and tricks on how to evaluate lenders, compare terms, and find the best club for your transaction.
Speakers:
David Muckey, Director, Martis Capital
Bradley Patton, Managing Director, Capital Markets, Audax Private Debt
Dave Welinsky, Managing Director, Capital Markets, Gemspring Capital
Matt Zikaras, Managing Director, MidCap Financial
Deploying Sponsor Capital: Tactical Financing Moves for Portfolio Companies
3:15 – 3:55 pm
This panel will explore the strategic decision points when determining whether additional portfolio company support should come from the sponsor or lenders. The panelists will discuss when to deploy sponsor-backed financing solutions, including fund guarantees, capital call agreements, and portfolio company credit lines, and when it may be more advantageous to seek lender-driven alternatives. They will also provide practical insights on structuring, negotiation tactics, and how to navigate the pressures from competing stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
Speakers:
Viravyne Chhim, General Counsel & CCO, MGG Investment Group
Afsar Farman-Farmaian, General Counsel, Varagon Capital Partners
Jason Snider, Partner, CFO, Gauge Capital
How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Choppy Waters
4:15 – 4:55 pm
In a business’s life cycle, restructuring is almost as inevitable as taxes. Our panel will give you the tools to become skilled wayfinders through restructuring, special situations, and workouts.
Speakers:
Eugene Fialkovskiy, Managing Director, King Street Capital Management
Richard Klein, Senior Managing Director, Hilco Corporate Finance
Dave Smith, Managing Director, Legacy Corporate Lending
Laurel Wittman, Managing Director, Head of Special Situations, Oxford Finance
