The Wharton Club of Southern California Invites Columbia alumni to attend our 2nd annual M&A Conference in Orange County.
Wednesday, October 11th, 2006 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Register & Find out More at: http://www.whartonsocal.com/article.html?aid=582

Join us for a dynamic and informative panel discussion. The line up of experts will detail the current state of middle market M&A and address the questions of how the surge in private equity investment is changing the market place. Panelists include:

► Bob Bartholomew - Moderator. Chairman, Managing Principal and Co-Founder – Windjammer Capital Investors. Over $1 billion of capital under management; Raised over $500 million in fund closed in July 2006

► David Barnes - “Market Overview”. Managing Director – Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin. No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $750 million

► Scott Miller - “Strategic Buyer’s Perspective”. Senior Director of Business Development and Acquisitions – Edwards Lifesciences Corp. An active NYSE listed global acquirer with over $1 billion in revenues

► Bruce Lipian - “Financial Buyer’s Perspective” Managing Director – StoneCreek Capital (WG ‘83) The principals of StoneCreek have sponsored the acquisition or recapitalization of more than 35 companies

When: Wednesday, October 11, 6 to 8:30 pm; Program starts at 7 pm

Where: Westin South Coast Plaza - 686 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; (714) 540-2500

Price: Columbia alumni, OCMBAs, ACG members & Guests: $45 (advanced registration). On-site registration (space permitting): $55

Price includes appetizers and complimentary parking validation (self-parking only)

Register & Find out More at: http://www.whartonsocal.com/article.html?aid=582