PRIVATE EQUITY

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

David S. Brown 
Partner, WeirFoulds LLP

Richard Pay
Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON ADDRESS:

The Expansion of Infrastructure in Private Equity

Mark A. Weisdorf
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
J.P. Morgan Asset Management

GALA DINNER HELD AT INTERCONTINENTAL TORONTO CENTRE
“FIRESIDE CHAT” GUEST SPEAKERS:

Guest Moderator: Kevin O’Leary
Chairman
O'Leary Funds

Leonard Asper
Founder of Canterbury Park Capital
and Past President & CEO of Canwest Global Communications Corp.

Joshua Harris
Co-Founder
Apollo Management

Andrew Sheiner
Managing Director
ONEX Corporation

PLATINUM SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSOR

MARKETING PARTNERS

• Pension Fund Managers (CIOs and Portfolio Managers)
• CEOs, CFOs, Presidents and Principals of Companies seeking Private Equity Capital, Foundations, Endowments and Family Offices
• Buyout and Mezzanine Fund Managers
• Venture Capitalists
• Corporate and Commercial Bankers

• Business Brokers
• Corporate/Commercial Lawyers
• Corporate Finance Advisors
• Investment Managers & Bankers
• Pension Fund Consultants

IBuilding on the success of the past 11 years, the 12th Annual Canadian Summit PRIVATE EQUITY will provide you with the latest insights in Private Equity in North America. This event is an excellent opportunity to hear from industry leaders and a terrific opportunity for you to network with your peers.

Mark your calendar for this must attend event!

Monday, November 15, 2010

8:00

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:40

Welcome Remarks from Insight Information

8:45

Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks

David S. Brown
Partner
WeirFoulds LLP

Richard Pay
Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

9:00

Current Outlook in the World of Private Equity

Moderator: Michael Akkawi
Partner
Torys LLP

Simon E. Brown
Partner
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.

John Loewen
CEO
Loewen Partners Inc.

David J. Rowntree
Managing Director
Tricor Pacific Capital, Inc.

Stuart Waugh 
Managing Director
Northleaf Capital Partners

• How have private equity firms survived the economic downturn? Has the landscape changed?
• How much “dry powder” is there to complete transactions? Has fund raising activity picking up?
• How much has the credit market improved and what has been the effect on the volume and size of private equity transactions?
• What types of deals are being completed by private equity funds? How have key deal terms evolved?
• What are the emerging industries and jurisdictions?
• Are U.S. private equity investors looking at the Canadian market?

10:30

Networking Coffee Break

10:45

Private Equity Investing in a Depressed Economic Environment

Moderator: Sebastien Burdel 
Principal
Coller Capital

John M. Camp, III
Partner
Southfield Capital Advisors

Matthew Chapman
Partner
TorQuest Partners

Andrew Claerhout
Vice-President
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

• Welcome to the new world of increased equity investing and get ready for lower equity returns
• Differentiating your firm in a tight market through operational expertise, prior experience and industry insights
• Convincing sellers/buyers your firm is best suited for the transaction, having the financial ability, industry knowledge and surety of closing the deal
• Finding value investment opportunities in the current economic downturn, by targeting industries with bright future prospects, and /or out-of-favour industries

11:30

ILPA Private Equity Principles/IOSCO Consultation Report

Moderator: Nicholas Dietrich
Partner
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

Jacques Foisy
President and Managing Partner
Novacap Industries

John Gort
Chief Financial Officer
Edgestone Capital Partners

Joseph P. Wiley
Partner
Birch Hill Equity Partners

Michael Woolhouse
Senior Principal, Private Investments
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

• Background to ILPA Principles and IOSCO Report
• Brief review of key issues
• Developments in Europe
• Endorsement and support
• Areas of continued resistance
• Current vintage observations
• First anniversary report card

12:45

Networking Luncheon

1:45

The Expansion of Infrastructure in Private Equity

Mark A. Weisdorf 
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
J.P. Morgan Asset Management

2:15

Exiting Out of Private Equity Investments

Moderator: Oliver C. Brahmst
Partner
White & Case LLP

Michael D. Cochrane
Managing Director
Duff & Phelps, LLC

Blair Roblin
Partner
Solaris Capital Advisors Inc.

Michael A. R. Wilson
Managing Director
TA Associates

• What are the emerging deal structures to support today’s need for exits?
• What can you do operationally to position your company for a profitable exit?
• What considerations govern a sale by a PE group to another PE group as opposed to a strategic buyer?
• How important is a record of completed divestitures to the demonstrated success of a PE fund?

3:15

Networking Refreshment Break

3:30

Getting Debt for Private Equity Deals and Portfolios

Holly V. Allen
Managing Director
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Adam Schecter
Managing Director
Geneva Glen Capital, LLC

• What is the state of middle-market borrowing today?
• Where is the middle-market borrower looking for alternative financing, and why?
• What do you need to consider in making sure your capital structure makes sense?
• Best practices in getting better service from the lender you’re working with
• Best practices in renegotiating terms with existing lenders
• Financing strategies that can best help your portfolio companies succeed
• What’s projected for 2011?

4:15

Creating Deal Flow: Ready, Set, Go…. But Where Do We Go from Here??

Moderator: Jim McNair
Senior Managing Director
Corinthian Capital Group, LLC

Mark Borkowski
President
Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corporation

Mark R. McQueen 
President & Chief Executive Officer
Wellington Financial LP

Carlo von Schroeter
Managing Partner
WestView Capital Partners

Due to the economic upheaval of the past two years, the private equity landscape continues to experience a transformation. We need to ask ourselves, how has this downturn affected the nature of deal sourcing in the world of private equity? What changes are expected in the generating and sourcing future deals? Our panelists will share with you the current state of deal flow, what they have experienced and learned over the past two years, and what it takes to create deal flow now.

5:00

Co-Chairs’ Closing Remarks and Conference Concludes

5:00

Martini Bar Reception

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6:00

Gala Dinner

7:00

Gala Dinner “Fireside Chat” Guest Speakers

Guest Moderator: Kevin O’Leary
Chairman
O'Leary Funds

Leonard Asper
Founder of Canterbury Park Capital
and Past President & CEO of Canwest Global Communications Corp.

Joshua Harris
Co-Founder
Apollo Management

Andrew Sheiner
Managing Director
ONEX Corporation

*20 Free INVESTOR PASSES

*First 20 Institutional Investors receive a free pass! Insight Information is pleased to offer Investors the opportunity to attend free of charge. This offer is only open to Pension Plans, Endowments, Foundations and Family Offices who are active or considering participation as Limited Partners in Private Equity investing and is subject to approval by Insight Information. Limited one pass per organization and please allow one week for approval. This pass gives you access to the conference only, if attendance is confirmed.

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