• 2010 Outlook on Middle Market M&A and Private Equity with David Casper audio with slides and photo gallery
• Directors' Liability in Distressed Situations with Ray Anderson and Jonathon Friedland podcast
• International Author Series, America for Sale with Craig Bouchard audio
• ACG Chicago Journal December 2009
• MAEVF Alternative Financing Options for Cleantech Companies presentation

Craig Miller, Widespread optimism for future M&A market   member link
Steve Brady, Chicago Partner named Grant Thornton LLP National Managing Partner of Transaction Advisory Services    member link
BDO Seidman 2010 BDO IPO Outlook
Blake, Cassels & Gaydon LLP involved in the Suncor – Petro Canada deal, topped the 2009 value and volume tables advising on a total of 73 deals
Ernst & Young LLP quarterly IPO Pipeline report shows the most new registrants in two years
Ernst & Young LLP seeks exceptional entrepreneurs. Nominations open for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Award
Grant Thornton The debt effect
Mesirow Financial Another Year of Living Dangerously, The Return of Sovereign Risk
Wells Fargo sees signs of recovery


Deal Flow!
Please email Anna at ALukezich@ACGChicago.com

Baird Capital Partners invest in American Auto Auction Group
Baird's Investment Banking Group is pleased to announce the transaction of Associated Estates Realty Corporation
BMO Capital Markets acts as Joint Lead Arranger, Joint Bookrunner & Co-Syndication Agent for Del Monte's $1.1 BN Credit Facilities
BMO Capital Markets acts as sell-side advisor to Land O'Lakes and CHS
CapX Partners announces the funding of a $4,750,000 Equipment Lease facility for Emerald Waste Services
Colonnade adivises First Bank on its sale of Universal Premium Acceptance Corporation to Premium Financing Specialists
Concord Financial Advisors closes two Senior Debt deals and one Mezzanine transaction in 4th Q and one Senior Debt transaction in January
Corinthian Capital announces the acquisition of Beta International
Dresner Partners advises Consortium of Chicago Hospitals in their sale of Hospital Laundry Services Assets to New Entities created by Blue Wolf
Harris Bank recent notable transactions and solutions for their clients
Hilco Consumer Capital, LP, acquires The Sharper Image
Hilco Real Estate brokers sale of two Wextrus Capital assets
Jordan Portfolio Company expands and acquires Procon Multimedia AG
Jordan, Knauff & Company announces the acquisition of Liberty Propane by Inergy
Maranon Capital provides mezzanine and senior financing for PathGroup
Mesirow Financial advises Rohrer Corporation in its recapitilization by Shoreview Industries
Monroe Credit Advisors secures financing for middle market manufacturer
Sikich LLP acted as exclusive financial advisor, US Based Distributor $45,000,000
Tatum, LLC announces that they will be merging into Spherion Corporation


Meet the Members of the Membership Committee
These members constantly have their work cut out for them as ACG Chicago is the largest chapter in the ACG network. Kudos to this committee for bringing in quality members that have given Chicago one of the top retention rates as well.

ACG Chicago sends their sincerest condolensces out to the family, friends, and colleagues of both Alan Bernstein and Anthony Navitsky

Alan D. Bernstein, colleague and friend, passed away last week unexpectedly at 52.  Alan was an exceptional person and well-known and respected in Chicago banking, after spending 20+ years in our community as a banker and research analyst following his training at U. Chicago and Wharton.  His wife, Janet, and children, Eric and Kate, welcome your comments in the online family album.  All of us at First Analysis will miss Alan's calm and pleasant nature, keen insights and substantial skills.

Anthony "Tony" Navitsky, 53, of Radius Capital who passed earlier this month and was Managing Director of Radius Capital and a Village Trustee of South Barrington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60604 or Fellowship Housing Corp, 2060 Stonington Ave., Suite 200, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. more information

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Business Ledger notes ACG Optimism 

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Did You Know?

• The Awards Gala DealMaker's Deal includes table of ten, reserved seating, table signage, podium and website recognition, and a full page tribute ad in the awards program book. Click for a growing list of participants.
• You can access past Journal publications by going to Library on the ACG Chicago Homepage
• The Four Core Networks of ACG all have their own identifying color
  M&A/Private Equity, Corporate, International, Venture/Cleantech