Agenda

A World of Middle Market Opportunities

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
May 8 & 9 Miami, USA

Thursday, May 8th

Business Professional Attire

Time

Event
7.30am Registration & Continental Breakfast
9.00-9.15am Global M&A Chairman's Welcome
9.15-10.15am

Panel Session

Cross-Border Report: State of the Global Middle Market
How will the global middle market fare in 2008? Expert panelists will evaluate the impact of key issues such as credit availability, global market sentiment, and the U.S. economic slowdown.
10.15-10.45am Networking Break
10.45-11.45am

Panel Session

Bargain Hunters: Keys to Success in Uncertain Times
Leading financial sponsors, financing sources and legal advisors discuss the challenges and opportunities present in the tumultuous global business environment. Opportunities abound, where are they and how do they get closed?
12.00-1.45pm

Lunch & Keynote Speaker

Ron Insana, Founder and Managing Director, Insana Capital Partners 
1.45-4.00pm Global M&A Partner Expo

Meet dealmakers from over 35 countries represented by the Global M&A partnership, all in the convenience of one forum!
3.00-4.00pm

Panel Session

Clean Energy: A Multitude of Investment Opportunities
The rise in energy prices and an increasing environmental consciousness are driving a significant demand for clean energy. A panel of industry professionals will explore a variety of ways to capitalize on this trend, with a particular focus on wind energy.
6.30-8.00pm

Opening Cocktail Reception & Special Presentation
Sponsored by Credit Suisse
8.00-10.00pm A World of Wonderful Food

Friday, May 9th

Business Professional Attire

Time

Event
8.00-9.00am Breakfast / Networking Session
9.00-10.00am 

Panel Session

What Role Does AIM Play in the Global Middle Market?
The AIM market, its evolution and importance to the global platform today, as well as commercial, financial and regulatory benefits for middle market companies, are key topics intended to stimulate Q&A from this panel discussion. Panel experts will include investors, participants, and advisors.
10.00-10.30am Networking Break
10.30-11.30am Concurrent Panel Sessions

a) The Latest in Latin America
Experienced panelists will identify the M&A outlook in the Latin American middle market, as well as the key findings and pitfalls of acquiring mid-sized companies in this region. Discussion will also include Latin American multinationals buying in the Latin American region and in the U.S.

b) Spotlight on the Consumer Products Industry
Consumers’ globalization drives cross-border acquisitions: products and services. Hear leading panelists discuss consumer sentiment, retailing issues, current markets and economic activity.
11.30-12.00pm Networking Break
12.00-1.30pm

Lunch & Guest Speaker

David Hale, Chief Economist and Chairman of Hale Advisers, LLC
  5th Annual Global Conference Concludes
  

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