AHQ Council · Salt Lake City: Closing the Deal & Transition Planning

​AHQ Council · Salt Lake City

​Closing the Deal & Transition Planning

​August 31, 2026

​Getting to yes is only half the work. How you close and transition determines whether value is preserved or lost.

​This AHQ Council session is a workshop style keynote designed to walk acquisition entrepreneurs and operators through the final stages of a deal and the critical first days post close.

​Led by an experienced M&A attorney or deal integrator, the session focuses on the mechanics that matter most when moving from signed agreements to operational control.

​Topics include:

• ​What actually happens between LOI and close

• ​Common closing issues that delay or derail deals

• ​Legal, operational, and people related transition risks

• ​Preparing for Day One so momentum is not lost

​You will walk away with:

• ​A clearer understanding of the closing process

• ​Practical steps to ensure a smooth transition

• ​Greater confidence entering the final phase of an acquisition

​This session is built for buyers who want to close cleanly and step into ownership with clarity and control.