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The Last Sip: Strategic Insights for Wine Industry Asset Sales and Exits

Name: The Last Sip: Strategic Insights for Wine Industry Asset Sales and Exits
Start: 2025-03-12T13:30:00+0000
Location: Central Coast Insights

When: March 12, 2025 at 1:30pm – 2:15pm (PDT)

Speakers: Greg LeSaint

Location:

Central Coast Insights

Greg LeSaint moderated the panel for the "The Last Sip: Strategic Insights for Wine Industry Asset Sales and Exits" program at Central Coast Insights in Paso Robles.

Overview:

Explore the motivations behind wine industry divestitures and learn about the issues that impact the assets that can be involved in a sale—from vineyards and production equipment to brand rights and inventory. This program equips wine business owners with strategic insights to maximize value during their divestiture or exit, covering key considerations that may drive a sale, how to generate stakeholder consensus for exits, and post-closing risks and contingent liabilities.

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