Association for Corporate Growth - Philadelphia Chapter

Programs

Our educational sessions are designed to address the distinct issues and needs of both the corporate executive and financial buyer/dealmaker. You will hear about the intricacies of building and growing a company in today's market while laying the groundwork for future growth as you compare ideas with peers in corporate growth and M&A.

All programs are held on Wednesday, October 11 and are CPE and CLE accredited.

9:40 - 10:40 AM
Never Eat Alone
Prime yourself for the Private Equity Marketplace with a talk from the author of the new best-seller, Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time. Keith Ferrazzi is one of the most content-rich, sought-after speakers on building relationships for revenue growth and success, which is based on the three principals of generosity, intimacy and accountability.

11:00 - 12:15 PM
Working Capital Adjustments: Do You Know as Much as the Other Side?
Sponsored by Wachovia

Do you know all you need to when negotiating the specifics of a purchase price adjustment? When is it best to use a working capital adjustment, a net asset adjustment or some other methodology? Come learn the intricacies of purchase price adjustments and the pitfalls to avoid from a panel of experts that have negotiated on all sides of the issue.

Moderator
Ted Cook, Managing Director, Jefferies & Company, Inc.

Panelists
Eric R. Hattler, General Counsel, Gores Technology Group
William P. Lovallo, Partner, KPMG
James D. Rosener, Partner, Pepper Hamilton
Douglas S. Strang, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers

2:30 - 3:45 PM
Convergence of Private Equity & Hedge Funds: Hype or Reality?
Sponsored by Ernst & Young

In search of returns, hedge funds have entered private equity as either direct competitors for deals or as partners providing debt financing to transactions. Are they here to stay? Our experts will explore key issues including: common vehicles hedge funds employ to make private equity investments; how hedge funds have impacted private equity firms' retention of key talent; LP challenges; and increased regulatory scrutiny of hedge funds.

Moderator
David Roberts, Senior Vice President, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin

Panelists
Karl Beinkampen, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners
Dean A. D'Angelo, Director, Laminar Direct Capital
David M. Nussbaum, Chairman, Early Bird Capital

Building & Protecting a Brand: Advice from the Pros
Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers

Listen to advice from brand experts on what works-and what doesn't -when it comes to your brand. This panel will discuss building a brand on a small and large budget and how to protect and differentiate your brand from your competition. The panel will give their thoughts and insights on TV, radio, print and internet advertising as well as grass roots campaigns and sponsorships.

Moderator
Daniel Moneypenny, President, Emaginit

Panelists
Sean Britain, Vice President, Apax Partners, L.P.
Donna MacFarland, Principal, The Vanguard Group.
Alina Wheeler, Branding Consultant and Author, Designing Brand Identity