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International Roundtable

International Author Series with Craig Bouchard, author of America for Sale


2009 International Conference

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Reshaping for Future Success, What's next for Private Equity in India
By KMPG in India, January 2010 Despite its origins in the late 1990s as a predominantly western import, PE in India is evolving its own characteristics, our research reveals. One of the goals of the research was to discover the Indian model of PE. A second goal was to understand how the downturn might affect PE in India in ways perhaps different from developed countries and East Asia.
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Is China in Your Future?
Grant Thornton LLP analysis of China Operations 2009
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2009 International Conference Brochure
Full Brochure for the 2009 International Conference. This version is updated regularly.
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2008 International Conference - Trends in Cross-Border Operating Company Expansion
TRENDS IN CROSS-BORDER OPERATING COMPANY EXPANSION: WHEN DOES DIRECT INVESTMENT MAKE SENSE, AND WHEN IS IT BETTER TO EXPAND BY CONTRACT?? Why go through the expense and pain of foreign direct investment when a few little contracts with foreign partners can get your widgets made and your code written?
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Buying into China as a Market
March 16, 2010


Martin Beck
, Managing Director, MAT Capital
Stephen M. Chipman, CEO, Grant Thornton LLP
Michael J. Fieweger, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP

Harry D. Schulman, Former President, CEO, Chairman of Applica

Whitepaper
Is China in your future? Grant Thornton LLP analysis of China operations

2010 is appropriately the year of the golden tiger for China as it roars to re-establishing itself as a dominant world economic force. We explore the how and why of investing and working in this expansive country with diverse needs and growth patterns. Join us to explore M&A and market opportunities in the new Chinese world of global business – the critical areas of growth that you must know as you build your global presence.

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2009 International Conference, June 23, 2009
Thomas Friedman: International Growth (Members Only per Contract)
Video  (Members Only per Contract)
Opening Keynote:
Thomas Friedman, Author and Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist

Mr. Friedman explores The New Phase of Globalization




 


Cross-Border Expansion: Doing More with Less Capital
All equity deals, joint ventures, foreign capital partners: How are transactions getting done in this tough market? What strategies exist for corporate investors? Are LPs stepping up for private equity deals? Just what are the middle-market growth implications?
Moderator: 
John C. Bintz, Vice President, Valuation Research Corporation
Panelists:
Martin S.A. Beck
, Senior Vice President, Macquarie Capital Advisors
Bruce L. Gelman, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Francesco Gianni,
 Partner, Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners
John A. LeMay,
 Partner, Blue Point Capital Partners
Guohua Wu, 
Of Counsel, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Restructuring and Operational Issues Faced by Foreign Operations in a Time of Stress
Gain the insights of senior executives who have run through the trenches, battled market changes and understand how to stay alive - even thrive - during tough times.
Moderator:
John A. Kolada, Chicago Office Managing Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon, LLP
Panelists:
Nicholas I. Fink, 
Associate General Counsel, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc.  
Douglas J. Knoch, 
Principal, Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC
Arthur J. Malin, 
Director of New Business Development, Illinois Tool Works
Richard J. Parker, 
Deputy General Counsel, Wolters Kluwer North America

2009 Trends and Opportunities for International Distressed Investors
The current state of global macroeconomic conditions and credit markets has created a unique opportunity for international distressed ("special situations") investors.  For the first time in almost a decade, investors can make control-oriented investments in financially distressed companies with viable core businesses at bargain prices. Once-in-a-generation outsized investment returns are currently available to focused special situations investors who possess the ability to source, purchase and turnaround qualified acquisitions during the current depressed economic environment, and manage and sell these acquisitions at significant multiples when the macroeconomic environment returns to a more normalized state.  Join this panel of internationally renowned special situations investors and their professional advisors for a roundtable discussion of the current trends in distressed investing for targeted countries, industry sectors, companies and transaction structures.
Moderator:
Frank R. Mack, Principal, Project Special Situations
Panelists:
John R. Buck, Director, Versa Capital Management, Inc.
Tiffany Kosch, Managing Director, Bayside Capital Opportunity Fund
Alan R. Tilley, Principal,  Bryan Tappy & Tilley, LLP
David W. Wirt, Partner, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP

America For Sale: Are Foreign Buyers Interested?
What is the current appetite of foreign investors for US deals and what industries most appeal to them? What is their rationale and how might it be different for that of US investors?
Moderator:
Susan E. Boedy, Director, Thunderbird Global Private Equity Center
Panelists:
Jan Borgonjon, 
President & Co-Founder, InterChina Consulting
Didier J. Choix, 
President & CEO, DDA & Company, LLC 
Marleen Groen, CEO, Founder, Greenpark Capital Limited
Robert Theleen, Chairman & CEO, ChinaVest

Why Global Growth Matters More Than Ever
A moderated panel of Middle-Market Executives exploring their company’s international experience and strategies - What matters the most in building a great twenty-first century company amidst the current global volatility?
Moderator:
Michael H. Moskow, Vice Chairman and Senior Fellow on the Global Economy, 
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Panelists:
James R. Bazet, Chairman & CEO, Cobra Electronics Group
Donna L. Belusar, Senior Vice President & CFO, CTS Corporation
Craig Petray, CEO, The NutraSweet Company

The Inbound Capital Road Show
Beyond the statistics, senior executives from soverign wealth funds, private equity funds, and corporations from around the world provide ten to fifteen minute quick dives into their criteria, operations, and expectations about US investments. This broad view from Asia to Europe provides a unique view into the investment opportunities today’s markets provide.
Presenting Companies Include: 
•    Greenpark Capital Limited - United Kingdom
•    Unistar International Inc. - China
•    UIB Capital - Bahrain
•    Moons Industries (America) Inc. - China
•    CSM Bakery Supplies North America -  The Netherlands
•    Plastic Trim International - China
•    ChinaVest - China
•    Silverfleet Capital Inc. - United Kingdom
•    SG Technologies, Inc. - China
•    Halma p.l.c. - United Kingdom
•    OnCap Management Partners, L.P. - Canada
•    GE / Mubadala Development Company - United Arab Emirates
IBM Study shows Chicago in the Top
This chart is a brief excerpt from the IBM 2009 Global Location Trends which shows Chicago as the only North American City in the Top 20 cities drawing investments which create at least 10 jobs. Clearly pointing out that the great town continues to shine as one of the best for middle market businesses.

International Roundtable

Investment Climate of Turkey in the Aftermath of the Global Economic Downturn
November 20, 2009

Alpaslan Korkmaz

President, Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey (ISPAT) 

Alpaslan Korkmaz speaks about the investment opportunities Turkey has to offer and how, in a down world economy Turkey managed to grow and expand its role and influence in the world economy.  Turkey, a country serving as a bridge between Europe and the middle east offer, and why you/your clients may want to consider M&A opportunities in Turkey.

The speaker is Mr. Alpaslan Korkmaz who is the pioneering President of the Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey.  This agency is part of the attached to the Prime Ministry is the sole responsible body for foreign direct investment (FDI) and business development. The president, which reports directly to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, helps companies establish direct investments, find partners and conduct business endeavor smoothly. The agency is a "one-stop shopping" organization where investors and business people receive extensive assistance in investing in Turkey.

 

 

  
Publications
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The International: Cross Border Transactions Bulletin- Summer 2009

The International: Cross Border Transactions Bulletin - Winter 2008

The International: Cross Border Transactions Bulletin - Winter 2007

The International: Cross Border Transactions Bulletin - Fall 2006
2008 International Conference - March 18, 2008

Conference Brochure


Video and Presentations
  • Strategic Expansion Opportunities in the BRIC Growth Markets
    Video
  • Changing Capital Markets: Raising Debt and Equity in Uncertain Times
    Video --- Presentation
  • International Deal Firm Expansion
    Video --- Presentation
  • International Private Equity and Corporate Growth - Strategies in Uncertain Times
    Video
    Int'l PE and Corporate Growth - Strategies in Uncertain Times
  • Trends In Cross-Border Operating Company Expansion
    Video --- Presentation
  • What's Ahead Internationally for Key Industry Sectors?
    Video

International Network Podcasts

Driven in large part by a historical weakness in the US dollar and rapid growth of foreign private equity and sovereign investment funds, inbound investing in the U.S. has become increasingly important to deal flow during these challenging times.  The International Network of ACG Chicago assembled a first class panel of experts to give you both an overview of how this trend is taking shape and some of the finer points of  how it is impacting the American M&A market. They include: 
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Steven E. Brady, Partner, Grant Thornton, LLP
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Tariq Malhance, President, North America, UIB Capital
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Thomas R. Williams, Managing Director, Lincoln International
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