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Sponsorship opportunities for M&A East 2010 are available now with three tiers: Diamond, Platinum and Gold and multiple price points. Early commitment/payment discounts available. For full details, download the 2010 Sponsorship Kit.

Questions, contact:
Stephanie McAlaine, Executive Director of ACG Philadelphia, 610.971.4806 or acgphiladelphia@acg.org

Lori Lasher, Sponsorship Chair at 215-851-8136 or llasher@reedsmith.com

The Content & Contacts for Dealmakers

Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Don Correll, CEO of American Water (NYSE: AWK)
Sponsored by Janney Montgomery Scott
Philadelphia Country Club, Gladwyne
7:15 am Registration
8:00 - 9:00 am Program
Register Today!

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Corporate Buyers Dinner Discussion (invitation only)
Topic: Bankruptcy M&A - Opportunities in Acquiring Distressed Businesses
Radnor, PA
6:00 - 9:00 pm
For information email acgphiladelphia@acg.org

Thursday, April 15, 2010
The Sting in The Deal - What Every Buyer & Seller Must Know
about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Top of the Tower, Philadelphia
7:15 am Registration
8:00 - 9:00 am Program
Register Today!

ACG InterGrowth
Save The Date
May 4 - 6, 2010
Fountainebleau Resort
Miami, FL
For details click here
Early Registration Savings End 3/12/10

Thursday, May 20, 2010
Monthly Executive Breakfast Briefing
Topic TBA
Philadelphia Country Club, Gladwyne
7:15 am Registration
8:00 - 9:00 am Program

Thursday, June 17, 2010
The Honorable David M. Walker - Former Controller of the United States
Top of the Tower, Philadelphia
7:15 am Registration
8:00 - 9:00 am Program
Register Today!

SAVE THE DATE!
M&A East 2010
October 12 - 13, 2010
Philadelphia

The latest deal news from around the region

Q4 2009 Deal Volume Continues Upward Trend

Read about full year and 4th quarter trends, members' Q4 2009 transactions and new member hires as well as the Featured Deal of the Quarter-Guardian's and Argosy's acquisition of Sure Fit, click here.

March Breakfast Briefing

Don Correll, CEO of American Water
March 18, 2010 | 7.15 - 9.00 am
Philadelphia Country Club

Event Sponsor:

Click Here for Event Details and to Register Online

New Member Benefit: Once registered, view the attendee list on line...schedule your meetings right after the ACG Breakfast - we've reserved the space for you!

Corporate Buyers Dinner Discussion (invitation only)

Bankruptcy M&A - Opportunities in Acquiring Distressed Businesses

Join ACG Philadelphia on Thursday April 8th for an exclusive peer-to-peer dinner roundtable for corporate dealmakers highlighting the many new opportunities and complex challenges presented by distressed acquisitions.

2009 was a record year for distressed and bankruptcy M&A and 2010 is expected to be an equally active year. Many corporate acquirers that have not yet experienced these deals may soon be presented with opportunities to pursue these unconventional transactions. Navigating the process associated with these deals can be complex, but also highly rewarding.

Our discussion will take us through the basics of insolvency M&A, including:

Acquisitions of insolvent businesses in Chapter 11 and outside Chapter 11;
Asset purchases at auctions
Advantages of Bankruptcy Sales
Bidding Procedures

Time: 6:00 - 9:00PM
Location: Radnor, PA
For information email acgphiladelphia@acg.org

Should Have Been There...

February Breakfast Briefing

How can investors and business work together to create shareholder value and social benefit simultaneously? Bart Houlahan, Co-Founder of B-Lab and founder of AND1 discussed this emerging marketplace and introduced ACG to the B "Benefit" Corporation.
commentary by Lisa McLemore, Fesnak & Associates, LLP and ACG Marketing Committee Member

Click here for the program summary and slide presentation

January Breakfast Briefing

A recap of what buyers and sellers can expect in 2010 and beyond...Perspectives from senior debt, mezzanine and private equity investors
commentary by Adam VeVerka, NewSpring Capital and ACG Marketing Committee Member

Click here to read about their expectations

Featured Deal of the Quarter

Guardian and Argosy Acquire Sure Fit

Interview With:
Scott Evans, Managing Partner with Guardian Capital Partners and Michael Bailey, Partner with Argosy Private Equity on the recent acquisition of Sure Fit Inc.

Learn about what attracted GCP to the opportunity, how Argosy became involved, what hte priorities were to the Company and other aspects that broguht this deal to the close. Click here

Don Correll, CEO of American Water March 18, 2010 | 7.15 - 9.00 am Philadelphia Country Club Event Sponsor:

Don Correll, CEO of American Water
March 18, 2010 | 7.15 - 9.00 am
Philadelphia Country Club

Event Sponsor: