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The 38th Annual ACG InterGrowth ® Conference May 12-14, 2009 / Las Vegas, Nevada Presented by the Association for Corporate Growth Capital.Connections.Deals. ACG InterGrowth ® is the world’s largest dealmakers conference. More than 2,000 middle market M&A professionals network, source deals and learn best practices at InterGrowth. Participants include senior-level private equity professionals, intermediaries, corporate development officers, lenders, lawyers and accountants. The world’s largest dealmakers event. 2009 REGISTER BY MARCH 16, 2009 TO GET THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! www.acg.org of InterGrowth 2008 participants reported they made valuable business contacts at the conference. directly attributed new business deals to attending. 90 % 75 % www.acg.org
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The 38th Annual ACG InterGrowth® ConferenceMay 12-14, 2009 / Las Vegas, Nevada

Presented by the Association for Corporate Growth

Capital.Connections.Deals.ACG InterGrowth® is the world’s largest dealmakers conference. More than 2,000 middlemarket M&A professionals network, source deals and learn best practices at InterGrowth.Participants include senior-level private equity professionals, intermediaries, corporatedevelopment officers, lenders, lawyers and accountants.

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Why You Should Attend ACG InterGrowth in 2009

Dear Friends,

InterGrowth 2009 means business. Deals will surface. Advantages will be discovered.Relationships will be forged. The three days of InterGrowth – May 12-14, 2009 – offer aunique and powerful way to advance your business goals.

The InterGrowth conference is ACG’s cornerstone event, bringing together over 2,000 senior-level executives from leading middle market firms to network, source deals and share best practices. Crafted to create the most networking opportunities possible, InterGrowth willbe the most efficient and productive three days of the year for all dealmakers.

Those who participate in InterGrowth 2009 will have access to:

World-class speakers and industry-leading panelists, including keynote speeches byT. Boone Pickens and Newt Gingrich

Over 2,000 middle market M&A professionals

Over 500 principals from more than 150 capital providers

Over 400 intermediaries and investment bankers

More corporate development professionals than ever

Unlimited potential for networking and sourcing deals

ACG InterGrowth 2009 also features exceptional social opportunities including the annualgolf and tennis tournaments, a 5k road race on the Las Vegas Strip, and of course, the

many attractions of the Mobil Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Wynn Las Vegas Resortand Country Club.

If you have attended or sponsored ACG InterGrowth, we welcome you back. If youhave not experienced ACG InterGrowth before, we encourage you to take part in this

truly unique annual event. As veteran dealmakers know, InterGrowth is the best investment of time and resources. We encourage you to register and reserve a

hotel room today to make sure you’re a part of this premier dealmaking experience.

Best Regards,

Tom WaltonACG InterGrowth Chairman 2009Vice President Corporate Development, Joy Global, Inc.

Gary A. LaBranche, CAEPresident & CEOAssociation for Corporate Growth

ACG InterGrowth 2009 will be

held at the pinnacle of luxury

on the Las Vegas Strip – Wynn

Las Vegas Resort and Country

Club, the only casino resort in

the world to receive the Mobil

Five-Star and AAA Diamond

awards. Whether networking

between conference sessions,

at Capital Connection™, on the

golf course, by the pool, or in

the casinos, the Wynn Las Vegas

provides the perfect venue to

meet new business contacts,

source deals and build lasting

professional relationships.

ABOUT ACGThe Association for CorporateGrowth (ACG) is the globalcommunity for M&A and corporate growth professionals,helping connect capital withopportunity. ACG provides itsmembers with the research, toolsand networking opportunities togrow their businesses and themselvesprofessionally. Founded in 1954, ACGhas grown to more than 12,000 membersfrom corporations, private equity, finance,and professional service firms representingFortune 1000, FTSE 100, and mid-marketcompanies in 53 chapters in North Americaand Europe.

For more information, please visitwww.acg.org.

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NEW!Extended hours, new and improved

organization and enhanced pre-conference online networking software

for cornerstone networking events,ACG Capital Connection™ and ACG

DealSource®.

NEW!24-hour Corporate Development Track,

designed to facilitate networking and bestpractices for CEOs and CDOs, with select

panels and events devoted specifically to theinterests of corporate development officers and

other senior corporate executives.

NEW!Keep up to date with current market trends, thought

leadership and industry best practices with ACGInterGrowth educational sessions, including several

panels developed by industry-leading publications, suchas Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine, The Deal, DealMaker,

Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst, Private Equity Internationaland Thomson Reuters PE Hub.

VISIT www.acg.org TO REGISTER TODAY!

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ACG InterGrowth 2009The “Must Attend” Event in Middle Market M&A

Tom Donohue – President & CEO, U.S.Chamber of Commerce, the Nation’s Largestand Most Powerful Advocate for Business

Doug Keeley – CEO and Chief Storyteller,The Mark of a Leader

Jim McGregor – Author, One BillionCustomers: Lessons From the FrontLines of Doing Business in China

David Teten – Author, The

Virtual Handshake: Opening

Doors and Closing Deals Online

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participants found last

year’s conference to

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Richard Gephardt –

Congressman,

U.S. House of

Representatives

Newt Gingrich –

Former Speaker of

the U.S. House of

Representatives,

Author

Steve Young –

Former NFL quarter-

back and managing

director of

Huntsman Gay

Global Capital

T. Boone Pickens –

Founder and Chairman

BP Capital Management;

Author, The First Billion

is the Hardest

Featured World-Class Thought Leaders

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ACG InterGrowth 2009Conference Sponsors

Global Growth Diamond

Platinum

Gold

Media

Official Publication of ACG

Friend of ACG Affiliate

THE GUIDE FOR FAMILY COMPANIES

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The Association for Corporate Growth is grateful for the commitment and generosity of the 2009 ACG InterGrowth conference sponsors.

Silver Bronze

• ABG Capital• BBK• B/D Compliance

Associates, Inc.• Bainbridge• CapitalSource• China Centric Associates• CMF Associates• CresaPartners• Cushman & Wakefield• Dinan & Company, LLC• Eisner LLP

• Face To Face Live• ForteCEO• GaiaTech• Insight Equity • IntraLinks• Katten Muchin Rosenman

LLP• Kevin Kennedy and

Associates, Inc. • Leverage Software• NxtAsia Consulting

Shanghai Co. Ltd.

• Rothstein Kass• Staff One• Stifel Nicolaus Investment

Banking• Touch Ahead Software LLC• TSX Venture Exchange/

Toronto Stock Exchange• UPS Capital• V-Rooms Virtual Data Rooms• Virchow, Krause & Company• Winston & Strawn• W.P. Carey

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09ACG InterGrowth 2009Conference Schedule

2:00 pm – 6:00 pmACG Golf Tournament: Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Country ClubSponsored by Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP and IBISWorldThe first of InterGrowth 2009’s three golf events, the Monday GolfTournament presents the perfect opportunity to meet new InterGrowthparticipants or catch up with business acquaintances. Located on hallowed grounds that played host to 50 years of PGA andLPGA Tour events, the Wynn Las Vegas golf course was built upon a

championship legacy. Designed by worldfamous architect Tom Fazio and Steve Wynnthe 18-hole, 7,042-yard, par 70 golf coursefeatures dramatic elevations once consideredimpossible to create on the Las Vegas Strip.*For information on registering for ACG InterGrowthgolf events, please see the Key Information sectionon page 7.

2:00 pm – 5:00 pmACG Chapter Leaders Best Practices Session

4:00 pm – 7:00 pmInterGrowth 2009 Conference RegistrationSponsored by BMO Capital Markets

5:00 pm – 7:00 pmEarly Arrivals & ACG Leadership Reception

8:00 am – 7:00 pmInterGrowth 2009 Conference RegistrationSponsored by BMO Capital Markets

8:00 am – 7:00 pmACG Event ConciergeStop by the ACG Event Concierge for everything from restaurant reservations to theater tickets to tennis lessons! If you have a freemoment, the event concierge can help you fill it.

8:00 am – 7:00 pmACG Cyber CaféSponsored by The Deal

8:00 am – 7:00 pmACG BookstorePick up further reading at the ACG Bookstore on several InterGrowthsession topics and speakers. The ACG Bookstore will feature the latestbooks published by various InterGrowth speakers and panelists.

8:00 am – 7:00 pmInterGrowth Attendee LoungeSponsored by Grant Thornton, Allied Capital and Bowne Virtual DataroomOpen all day Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the InterGrowth attendee lounge provides a great place to relax, have some fun and network. Tell your one-on-one appointments to meet you in the lounge.Snacks, refreshments and newspapers will be provided.

8:00 am – 7:00 pmInterGrowth Relaxation ZoneSponsored by Capital IQCome take a break from the conference and enjoy a free massage in ourRelaxation Zone located in the Attendee Lounge.

8:30 am – 9:00 amInterGrowth Newcomers OrientationFirst time InterGrowth participants: Learn how to maximize yourInterGrowth experience! Orientation features comments by ACG leadersand insights from dealmakers.

9:00 am – 9:30 amAttendee Continental BreakfastSponsored by Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine

9:00 am – 12:00 pm, cont’d 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmACG Signature Event: ACG DealSource with Extended Hours! Sponsored by KPMG Corporate FinanceACG DealSource, allows privacy for intermediaries who prefer highly focused,one-on-one meetings with private equity and corporate professionals.Participating intermediaries will select from over 150 PEGs in advancevia a social networking tool designed for their appointments, as well asaccess to the full advanced registration participant list. Intermediariesinterested in exhibiting should register now – space is very limited!*For information on registering for ACG DealSource at InterGrowth, please see theKey Information section on page 7.

9:30 am – 10:15 amPrivate Equity and Labor Relations – Creating Value for all StakeholdersRichard Gephardt, Congressman, U.S. House of RepresentitivesSince leaving Congress in 2005 Richard “Dick” Gephardt has been activein the areas where business and labor intersect. As founder of GephardtGroup, he and his team have consulted on numerous private equitytransactions involving labor unions and have been credited with bringinginnovative, win-win structures to the negotiating table. Gephardt willshare anecdotes from his experiences and offer ideas for how businessand labor can work together to make companies more competitive andin the process create value for all stakeholders.

10:15 am – 10:30 amCommuting Break

10:30 am – 11:45 amOne Billion CustomersJim McGregor, Author, One Billion Customers: Lessons From the Front Lines of Doing Business in ChinaChina is on almost everyone’s radar these days. In this session, Jim McGregor, best-selling author and founder,chairman and CEO of JL McGregor & Company LLC, aChina-focused research and advisory firm, will share his

lessons-learned from doing business in China for over 20 years.

11:45 am – 12:00 pmCommuting Break

12:00 pm – 1:30 pmLuncheon and Keynote Address“Real Change” in Business and PoliticsNewt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the U.S. House ofRepresentitives, AuthorSpeaker Newt Gingrich will use his unparalleled knowledgeand experience to speak on the current political situation.Mr. Gingrich will discuss his thoughts and answer questions

from the audience.

1:30 pm – 7:00 pmNEW! Capital Connection Preview HoursNow your Capital Connection table can be your office away from the office!For the first time at InterGrowth, Capital Connection exhibitors will haveaccess to their tables all three days of the conference to hold meetings,check email and increase networking and deal sourcing opportunities.

1:30 pm – 7:00 pmACG InterGrowth Sponsor Gallery

2:00 pm – 5:00 pmACG DealSource (continued)

1:30 pm – 2:30 pmNetworking Break - Meet InterGrowth Sponsors and Exhibitors

2:30 pm – 3:15 pmBDO Seidman presents: M&A in 2009: New Rules All AroundAnthony Alfonso, Managing Director, Trenwith Valuation, LLCScott Cacurak, Partner, Private Equity Services, BDO SeidmanScott Hendon, Partner, Private Equity Services, BDO SeidmanMat Wood, Partner, Private Equity Services, BDO SeidmanThe ever changing economic playing field calls for a new rulebook in today’sM&A environment. This session will explore the cross-disciplinary trends,focus areas, and hot topics buyers are facing in the current climate

Updates to this schedule will be posted on the ACG InterGrowth website:www.acg.org/conferences/intergrowth

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009

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across varied aspects of the M&A process - due diligence, tax, work-outsand restructuring, valuations, and accounting including an overview of thenew acquisition accounting standards and their impact on PE transactions.

2:30 pm – 3:15 pmMiller Heiman presents: Strong Sales in a Weak Market:Lessons from the World’s Leading Sales PerformanceCompanyOne of the greatest risks for any organization is the lackof predictability in the sales process. Unreliable forecastsand the unexpected loss of key customers dramaticallyaffects shareholder confidence. Join Miller Heiman

president and CEO, Sam Reese, for a roundtable discussionto gain a broader understanding of the key areas that provide the great-est impact for growing and sustaining a profitable sales organization.

2:30 pm – 3:15 pmAdministaff presents: Human Capital: Is It Actual “Capital”? Or JustA Nice Way To Say “Personnel”?Presenter: Charlie Hartland, Vice President, MidMarket SalesAmerica’s most successful companies know that strategic HR drivesshareholder value. But can strategic HR increase the ratio of successfulinvestments in your portfolio? This session will discuss assessing yourcurrent state of HR, defining your current risk exposure, and determiningyour opportunities to improve productivity. Gain a broader understandingof the role strategic human capital can make in increasing shareholdervalue by reducing risk and improving productivity.

3:15 pm – 3:30 pmCommuting Break

3:30 pm – 4:15 pm2009: The End of Private Equity As We Know It?Sponsored by BackBay Communications

Moderator: Adrienne Carter, Finance Editor, BusinessWeekChrisanne Corbett, Managing Director & Group Head, Private EquityCoverage Team, KPMG Corporate FinanceJeri Harman, Managing Partner, Avante Mezzanine PartnersSuzy Kriscunas, Managing Partner, The Riverside CompanyHadley Mullin, Partner, TSG ConsumerChris Ruggeri, Principal, Advisory Services, DeloitteThe private equity industry ascended to great heights in the run up to thecredit collapse of 2007 and has been battered without mercy ever since.LPs are making redemption calls, leverage remains stubbornly expensiveand the evaporation of exit strategies have all made long-term ownersout of short-term players. This panel gathers several of the private equityworld’s most accomplished players for an in-depth discussion of the current and impending challenges and opportunities facing the industryand a look at the future.

4:15 pm – 5:45 pmNEW! Women in M&A Wine Tasting & ReceptionSponsored by BackBay CommunicationsImmediately following the “2009: End of Private Equity As We Know It”panel discussion, network, relax and sample Wynn Las Vegas premier vintagewines, featuring a brief introduction by the resort’s Master Sommelier.

4:15 pm – 4:30 pmCommuting Break

4:30 pm – 5:45 pmThe Virtual Handshake: How to Originate Deals, WinClients, and Raise Capital Using Online NetworksDavid Teten, Investment banker and AuthorDavid Teten gives an entertaining, in-depth look at how yourcompetitors are using online networks, blogs, and other“Web 2.0” technologies to originate deals, win clients, andraise capital. David will announce key findings from the first

large research study on best practices in how private equity firmsoriginate deals.

5:45 pm – 7:00 pmExclusive Private Equity Groups/CorporateExecutives/Intermediaries ReceptionSponsored by Bank of America

9:00 pm – 11:00 pmInterGrowth After Dark PartySponsored by TransPerfect Deal InteractiveTransPerfect Deal Interactive, the leader in virtual data rooms, will openTryst Nightclub’s doors from 9-11pm for an exclusive event for all ACGIntergrowth attendees. Located in the Wynn Hotel, Tryst features 12,000square feet of indoor and outdoor space with a 90-foot waterfall andstunning lagoon. Deal Interactive is pleased to offer a premium open barfor what promises to be an unforgettable kick-off party for Intergrowth 2009!

7:00 am – 8:30 am2nd Annual InterGrowth 5k Run on the Las Vegas StripSponsored by Northstar CapitalThe 2nd Annual InterGrowth 5k Run welcomes all serious runners, weekendjoggers and power walkers alike.*For information on registering for theInterGrowth 5k Run, please see the KeyInformation section on page 7.

7:00 am - 8:00 amGolf Clinic and Demo at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort & Country ClubSponsored by BKD LLPInterGrowth golfers are invited to hit the driving range where they willreceive valuable guidance and assistance on improving their golf game.

8:00 am – 2:00 pmACG Golf Tournament: Wynn LasVegas Resort and Country ClubSponsored by Sonnenschein Nath &Rosenthal LLP and IBISWorld*For information on registering for ACGInterGrowth golf events, please see the KeyInformation section on page 7.

8:00 am – 7:00 pmConference Registration, Bookstore, Cyber Cafe and Event ConciergeRegistration sponsored by BMO Capital MarketsCyber Café sponsored by The Deal

8:00 am – 7:00 pmInterGrowth Attendee LoungeSponsored by Grant Thornton, Allied Capital and Bowne Virtual Dataroom

8:00 am – 7:00 pmInterGrowth Relaxation ZoneSponsored by Capital IQCome take a break from the conference and enjoy a free massage in ourRelaxation Zone located in the Attendee Lounge.

9:00 am – 9:30 amAttendee Continental BreakfastSponsored by Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine

9:30 am – 10:15 amThe Mark of a Leader: A Multimedia Storytelling Montage of theMost Successful Business Leaders and BrandsDoug Keeley, CEO and Chief Storyteller, The Mark of a LeaderDoug Keeley is one of North America’s leading communicators, a serialentrepreneur, and a self-professed “leadership junkie.” During this session, Doug will tell stories that will inspire you to improve your performance and be a better leader. By incorporating video and music,you will learn how to make a greater mark on business endeavors.

10:15 am – 10:30 amCommuting Break

10:15 am – 7:00 pmACG InterGrowth Sponsor Gallery

10:30 am – 4:30 pmCapital Connection Preview Hours

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009

Tuesday, May 12, 2009: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmOpening Networking Reception A cornerstone InterGrowth event, 2009’s Opening Reception will include dinner, cocktails andentertainment on Wynn Las Vegas’ exquisite pool-side deck. Catch up with old acquaintances,meet new participants and make professional connections while enjoying the high-energy atmosphere.

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9:00 am – 10:15 amLeading Companies’ Best Corporate Development PracticesPresentation and Panel DiscussionModerator: Ken Klee, Editor, The Deal’s Corporate DealMakerDavid Blaskey, Senior Vice President, Development & Integration, Avis Budget GroupMark Copman, Vice President, 3M Corporate DevelopmentMichael Frankel, Senior Vice President, Business Development and M&A, LexisNexis GroupThis session, featuring an interactive presentation by Michael Frankel,SVP Business Development and M&A, LexisNexis Group, will explorebest practices for the CDO in today’s environment. The presentationwill be followed by a panel discussion comprised of industry-leadingcorporate development professionals.

10:30 am – 11:30 amCorporate Development Roundtable Group Discussion: Deal SourcingModerators: Chris Schulitz, Vice President Business Development,Pitney Bowes Mail Services & Wendy Stahl, Vice President, CorporateDevelopment, CreditCards.com How does a good deal department work? This roundtable discussionwill explore best practices and key lessons learned for driving a steadydeal pipeline, leading to more well-crafted and timely transactions.

1:15 pm – 2:45 pmBuilding and Utilizing High Performance Corporate Development TeamsModerator: Hendrick Jordaan, Partner, Holme Roberts & Owen LLPJon Brodsky, Director, Strategy & Corporate Development, 1-800-FLOWERSCecil Lepard, Vice President, Corporate Development, Level 3 Communications, Inc.David Siegel, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development,1-800-FLOWERSThe function of the CDO is constantly changing and being redefined inlight of recent economic turmoil. This panel will explore recruiting, motivating, managing, and compensating the team as well as negotiating,financing, due diligence, and integration in today’s unique economicenvironment.

3:00 pm – 4:15 pmCorporate Development Roundtable Group Discussion: EvolvingCorporate Deal Terms in the Current Stressed EnvironmentModerators: Peter Leitner, Vice President, Corporate Development,Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) Government Healthcare Solutions & Oliver Maier, Vice President, M&A, Americas Evonik Industries AGThis group discussion will focus on real-life examples of corporate deal terms and structuring and how this process is working in today’senvironment. The discussion will explore what has changed, what hasn’t and how a few recent corporate deal examples can shed lighton how to get deals done in a stressed environment.

InterGrowth 2009’s “Corp Dev Track” is a “24 hours on the ground” program designed to create opportunities for CDOs and other corporate officers to get acquainted, exchange ideas, engage in shop talk, and build a strong network of industry peers with a focus on succeeding intoday’s difficult and challenging environment. This unique program was created by and for CDOs, but will be relevant to corporate officers andmanagers attending InterGrowth who are responsible for, or interested in, the corporate development function. Corporate Development Track sessions are highlighted in the schedule below. In addition to the programming below, all Corp Dev Track participants are invited to attend all other InterGrowth activities. There will also be aCorp Dev Track welcome dinner exclusively for CDOs and other corporate officers and managers on Tuesday night, and a Corp Dev Lounge available for networking and relaxing all day Tuesday and Wednesday.

NEW! 24-Hour Corporate Development TrackWEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009 continued

10:30 am – 11:15 amThere’s A New Sheriff in Town: The Impact On The Capital MarketsTom Donohue, President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of CommerceAmerica’s leading business advocate will discuss the prospects for economic change. What is realistic? What is impossible? How will capital markets fare in the new economic regulatory legislative environment?Mr. Donohue will give a frank and hard-hitting view of what it will take for America to come out of this recession.

10:30 am – 11:15 amGrant Thornton presents: To Carry or Not to Carry: How Will UncleSam’s Tax Policies Affect Private Equity?Moderator: Melbert E. Schwarz, Partner, National Tax Office, Grant ThorntonTom Freeman, Partner, Tax, Grant ThorntonJim Casimir, Casimir ConsultingErin E. Hill, One Equity PartnersThe new administration and Congress have shifted the tax legislationlandscape. In fact, the outlook has changed for nearly every area of thetax code, including of course, carried interest. This panel will examine taxchanges and what they mean for private equity.

10:30 am – 11:15 amAllied Capital presents: The State of the Senior Debt Markets When will the senior debt market return to some sense of normalcy? The number of underwriters and purchasers of first lien loans is in deepdecline. Loan terms have tightened and credit spreads widened to levelsnot seen in years, if ever. Will the M&A and Financial Sponsor activity hitnew all time lows in 2009? Are we at the bottom of the LBO cycle or dowe have farther to drop? This panel of expert mid-market loan/capitalmarket panelists will explore what is in store for the balance of 2009 andhow your deals might be impacted.

11:15 am – 11:30 amCommuting Break

11:30 am – 1:00 pmLuncheon and Keynote AddressA Moment of Clarity With T. Boone PickensSponsored by BDO Seidman and Miller HeimanT. Boone Pickens, Founder and Chairman, BP CapitalManagement & Author, The First Billion is the HardestAuthor of The First Billion Is the Hardest and nicknamed

“The Oracle of Oil,” T. Boone Pickens will participate in a town hall formatin which he will respond to audience questions. He will share his experiencesthat earned him his vast wealth and will also discuss the “Pickens Plan,”his comprehensive answer to America’s dependence on foreign oil.

Moderator: Liz Claman, Anchor, Fox Business NetworkModerator Liz Claman joined FOX Business Network (FBN) as an anchorin October 2007. Before joining FBN, Claman served as an anchor atCNBC, most recently anchoring Morning Call and Cover to Cover. Shewas also a contributing correspondent for NBC’s syndicated daytimeprogram RealLife.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pmNetworking Break - Meet InterGrowth Sponsors and Exhibitors

2:00 pm – 2:45 pmMergers & Acquisitions Magazine, The Official Publication of ACG,presents: Staying Ahead of The CurveModerator: Ken MacFadyen, Editor, Mergers & Acquisitions MagazineMark Copman, Vice President, 3M Corp.Lawrence Golub, Founder, Golub CapitalBrian McCarthy, Partner, Skadden ArpsDavid McKenna, Managing Partner, Advent InternationalJeff Raich, Managing Director, Moelis & Co.Craig Staub, Managing Principal, Odyssey Investment PartnersA panel featuring the 2008 Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine award winnerswill delve into how dealmakers can stay ahead of the curve. Using pastdeals as case studies, the panelists will focus on best practices for operatingin a down market, discussing areas such as sourcing, financing andoperations. It’s a can’t miss for deal pros eager to stay active in an idle market.

2:00 pm – 2:45 pmPE Hub presents: Social Networking & DealMakingModerator: Mark Cecil, Contributing Writer, Buyouts MagazineMichael Duran, Managing Director, Private Equity Business Development,Gerson Lehrman GroupCraig Miller, CEO, ACG ChicagoTodd Zeigler, VP, Client Services, The Bivings GroupEric Schwartzman, Founder, iPressroom We’ve come a long way since a handshake on the golf course closed adeal. In a 2.0 world, you could meet your next deal partner on LinkedIn.com,shoot a few emails, and next thing you know, you’re scanning their annualreport in a virtual data room. How can you use these and other socialnetworking sites to upload your business prospects online?

2:00 pm – 2:45 pmThe Parallels of Private Equity and SportsSteve Young, former NFL quarterback and managing director ofHuntsman Gay Global Capital Steve Young is a managing director of Huntsman Gay Global Capital, aprivate equity buyout fund with over $1 billion in committed capital

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09and focused primarily on middle market leveraged buyouts and growthequity investments. Prior to joining Huntsman Gay, he was co-founder ofSorenson Capital, a PE fund focused on middle market leveraged buy-outs in the Western U.S. Mr. Young, has received numerous accolades,including Most Valuable player of Super Bowl XXIX, Sports Illustratedand Sporting News’ Player of the year from 1992 – 1994, the NFL’s MostValuable Player for 1992 and 1994. In 2005, Mr. Young was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the first left-handed quarterback sohonored. He is also an active philanthropist, he founded and chairs theForever Young Foundation, actively involved in children’s charities world-wide. Mr. Young will share his insights on the parallels of his businesscareer to his professional football career spanning more than fifteenyears in the NFL.

3:15 pm – 3:30 pmCommuting Break

3:15 pm – 4:30 pmState of the M&A Market Moderators: Jack Helms, Chairman, Lazard Middle Market & Michael McFadden, CEO, Lazard Middle MarketMark Aronson, Principal, PCE Investment BankersLawrence Golub, President, Golub CapitalMike Moran, Managing Partner, Brockway Moran & PartnersDen White, Partner, McDermott Will & EmeryThis panel discussion will focus on the types of transactions that are taking place in today’s environment, and how terms and conditions havechanged on today’s deals from the perspective of a buyer, lender, lawyer and investment banker. How is the current environment affecting valuations?What effects is this having on sellers? What are the challenges that privateequity firms face in completing add-on acquisitions? Will lenders remaincommitted to middle-market M&A? You will not want to miss this intriguingand stimulating session.

4:30 pm – 7:00 pmACG Signature Event: ACG Capital Connection Evening ReceptionSponsored by AdministaffACG Capital Connection provides an intense networking experiencebetween deal sources and senior partners of exhibiting private equityfunds. Record-breaking numbers will be in attendance this year, withover 500 private equity professionals from over 150 exhibiting firms, 400intermediaries, and numerous corporate executives. A buffet dinner willbe provided for you to enjoy while you network. PEGs that want toexhibit should register now! Space is very limited.*For information on registering for ACG Capital Connection at InterGrowth, pleasesee the Key Information section on page 7.

4:45pm – 5:00pmCommuting Break

8:00 am – 11:30 amConference Registration Sponsored by BMO Capital Markets

8:00 am – 12:30 pmACG Cyber CaféSponsored by The Deal

8:00 am – 12:30 pmACG BookstorePick up further reading at the ACG Bookstore on several InterGrowthsession topics and speakers. The ACG Bookstore will feature the latestbooks published by various InterGrowth speakers and panelists.

8:00 am – 12:30 pmInterGrowth Attendee LoungeSponsored by Grant Thornton, Allied Capital, and Bowne VirtualDataroom

8:00 am – 12:30 pmInterGrowth Relaxation ZoneSponsored by Capital IQ

8:30 am – 9:00 amAttendee Continental BreakfastSponsored by Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine

9:00 am – 1:00 pmNEW! ACG Tennis Tournament at The Darling TennisCenterTennis returns to Intergrowth with a round robin doublestournament at the largest outdoor tennis center in the stateof Nevada. *For information on registering for the InterGrowthTennis Tournament, please see the Key Information section onpage 7. *Transportation will be provided to and from Wynn Las Vegas

9:00 am – 9:15 amCommuting Break

9:15 am – 10:00 amThe Deal presents: Sustainable Strategies for the Private Equity IndustryModerators: John Morris, Editor, Middle Market, The Deal LLC &Nathaniel Baker, Editor, Middle Market, The Deal LLCBruce A. Eatroff, Partner, Halyard CapitalJay Ferguson, Managing Partner, Vicente Capital PartnersIan Pugh, National Private Equity Leader, Transaction Services KPMG LLPDavid J. Reuter, Partner, LLR Partners Inc.David Santoni, Managing Director, Lazard Middle Market

The buyout business has a history of harnessing the talents of creativebusiness leaders who know how to get ahead of the cycle. Join a discussion among private equity leaders who are embracing the challenges confronting the private equity industry. They will addressstrategies to ride out the period until the debt markets recover and how to communicate performance to LPs.

9:15 am – 10:00 amDow Jones’ Private Equity Analyst presents: Raising A Private Equity Fund: What Does It Take?Moderator: Shasha Dai, Reporter, Private Equity AnalystMark Benham, Managing Partner, Celerity PartnersDouglas Karp, co-CEO, Tailwind CapitalGijs van Thiel, Managing Partner, 747 CapitalTroy Templeton, Managing Partner, TrivestPaul J. Verbesey, Partner, Goodwin Procter LLPJust a few years ago, raising a private equity fund was a relatively simple task. Returns were strong and institutional investors were enamored with the sector. However, today, with a growing number of limited partners over-allocated and firms generating few liquidity events,fundraising has become a much more difficult endeavor. In this session,industry professionals who have recently raised a fund discuss the environment, how they did it and what they intend to do with their capital going forward.

9:15 am – 10:00 amPrivate Equity International presents: The Middle Market Goes GlobalModerator: David Snow, Editor, Private Equity InternationalAndrew Brickman, Partner, Baird Capital PartnersBrian Gallagher, Managing Director, Twin Bridge Capital PartnersCraig D. Frances, M.D., Partner, Summit PartnersTed Carroll, Partner, Noson Lawen PartnersPrivate equity firms expand and refocus as competition breeds new challenges and opportunities. This discussion, featuring a panel ofindustry experts, will focus on the transformation of what was once alargely domestic investment strategy into a cross-border mandate. Inorder to be competitive, US buyout firms must now find merger opportunities for their portfolio companies in Europe, seek out suppliersin China, target new markets in Latin America, and fundraise in theMiddle East, among other international activities.

10:00 am – 10:15 amCommuting Break

10:15 am – 11:30 pmA Conversation with the LPs - What Is The New Reality RegardingInvestor Interest And Appetite For Private EquityWendell McCain, Co-Founder/Managing Partner, Parish Capital AdvisorsStephen McCourt, CFA, Managing Principal/Consultant of Meketa Investment Group, Inc.Ross Posner, Director, Head of North American Private Equity, Allstate Investments LLCMark Steed, PE Strategist, Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement SystemSajan Thomas, President & CEO, Thomas Capital GroupHow has the private equity world changed from the LP perspective in the past year? Have private equity allocations been permanentlyreduced? Has the universe of LPs interested in private equity shrunk significantly? What kind of private equity strategies make sense for LPs in 2009-2010? What are the key due diligence points that LPs are focused on? How has the LP/GP dynamic or relationship changeddue to the economic downturn?

11:30 am – 12:00 pmInterGrowth 2009 Closing Session

All functions are at Wynn Las Vegas unless otherwise stated.Schedule is subject to change.Visit www.acg.org/conferences/intergrowth for conference updates.

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ACTIVITIESGolf Events will take place on Monday, May 11, Wednesday, May 13,and Thursday, May 14, 2009. When registering for ACG InterGrowth,remember to register for one of the tournaments at Wynn Las VegasCountry Club on Monday and/or Wednesday, or the golf outing at RioSecco Golf Course on Thursday. Both golf options at Wynn Las Vegasare $550 each and the Rio Secco golf outing is $350. All golf outingsinclude meals. Transportation will be available to and from Wynn Las Vegasto the Rio Secco course on Thursday. In addition, transportation to theairport will be available from Rio Secco at the end of the outing onThursday.

Additional information (depending on the event you choose) will be sent viaemail to all registrants who check off this activity box on the registrationform. The deadline to sign up for all golf tournaments is Friday, May 1,2009, provided there are still open slots on either of the courses. Pleasenote, the InterGrowth golf tournaments have historically sold out – pleaseregister quickly to secure your spot.

The Tennis Tournament will be held on Thursday, May 14, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Darling Tennis Center which features 10 hardcourts. Registration is $100 per person and includes transportation, foodand beverage. The tournament will be a doubles round robin format andmay include two flights. Additional information will be sent via email to allregistrants who register for the event.

The 2nd Annual 5k Run will take place on The Las Vegas Strip, Wednesday,May 13, at 7:00 am. There is no fee to participate in the 5k. For moreinformation please contact Jamie Schaefer at [email protected].

SPOUSE/COMPANION REGISTRATIONSpouse/companion registrations are available for $150. This registrationincludes admission to InterGrowth educational sessions, luncheons andreceptions. The ACG InterGrowth Event Concierge will be located in theMargaux Ballroom at Wynn Las Vegas to assist participants, their spousesand companions with making arrangements for tours of local attractions,spa appointments, dinner reservations and more.

*Note – the Companion Program does not apply to co-workers.

ATTIREAttire is business casual throughout ACG InterGrowth. Prepare for coolevenings with sweaters/jackets.

CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP POLICYTo protect the integrity of the corporate sponsorship program at ACGInterGrowth, ACG policy prohibits any participant, exhibitor or industry representative from sponsoring or conducting any breakfast, luncheon,dinner, reception, party, sports event, tournament, other function or eventconsisting of a group of 12 or more participants at anytime during the conference. This applies to functions or events held at the conferencesite, as well as to off-site functions or events in the same metropolitanarea. If you are planning to conduct such an event, we encourage you toplan for it to take place during the following times that have been setaside for sanctioned sponsor events: Monday, May 11, 2009, after 7:00 pm,and Wednesday, May 13, 2009, after 7:30 pm.

This policy does not include on-site hospitality suites, unless those func-tions are scheduled during the Opening Reception, Capital Connectionand/or DealSource. Please refrain from entertaining away from the con-ference during these InterGrowth timeslots. This policy also prohibits anyparticipant, exhibitor or industry representative from conducting productdemonstrations or material distribution at any time during the confer-ence, without ACG’s written approval. Individuals and companies whoviolate this policy are subject to penalties at the discretion of ACG.

MARKET YOUR COMPANYInterested in participating in the ACG Sponsor Gallery, CapitalConnection, or ACG DealSource? For more information, contactJoanne Bonaminio (312) 673-4981, [email protected], or Iain Thomasat (312) 673-4816, or [email protected].

• ACG DealSource: For more information, please view the ACGDealSource Prospectus online at www.acg.org/conferences/intergrowth.

• ACG Capital Connection: For more information, please view the ACG Capital Connection Prospectus online at www.acg.org/conferences/intergrowth.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration for ACG InterGrowth includes all educational sessions;evening receptions; and all breakfasts, luncheons and refreshmentbreaks (as indicated in the program). Golf and tennis tournament fees are additional. Conference is not open to the public.

FEESACG InterGrowth will sell out! Register NOW and secure your spot!Early Bird Rates Are Available Before March 16, 2009• ACG Members: Full conference fee is $1,595 if purchased on or before

March 16, 2009, and $1,795 between March 7 and May 6, 2009. AfterMay 6, 2009, the fee is $1,995.

• Non-Members: Full conference fee is $2,095 if purchased on or beforeMarch 16, 2009, and $2,295 between March 7 and May 6, 2009. AfterMay 6, 2009, the fee is $2,495.

• Save on your conference fee. Become an ACG member! Please go to www.acg.org to find out more details on membership and ACGInterGrowth registration. ACG has many more benefits in addition toInterGrowth. There are ACG Chapters in most major US cities, as wellas in Canada and Europe.

PAYMENT INFORMATIONOnly U.S. funds will be accepted.

Include payment with your registration form by charge or check madepayable to the Association for Corporate Growth. Full payment mustaccompany registration form.

• Online: Online registration is encouraged! Please register atwww.acg.org/conferences/intergrowth which accepts credit card payment.

• Faxed or Mailed: Please print and fax completed registration form withcredit card information to: ACG InterGrowth Registration: (905) 479-9297.

If paying by check, make check payable to Association for Corporate Growth.

Mail completed registration form with payment to:ACG – Registration2492 Paysphere CircleChicago, IL 60674

CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATIONWhen you register online, you will receive an email confirmation withinminutes. When you register via mail or fax, your confirmation will beemailed within 48 hours of receipt of payment. If you do not submit anemail address, your confirmation will be sent by fax (please remember to include your fax number).

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Planning Committee CHAIR:Tom Walton, Joy Global, Inc

STEERING COMMITTEE:Mark Aronson, PCEBobby Blumenfeld, Buccino & AssociatesGlenn Burroughs, PNC Business CreditBrien Christopherson, Brady CorporationDavid Cohn, Mosaic CapitalChrisanne Corbett, KPMGKevin Custer, Arc Capital DevelopmentPhil Estes, Horizon HoldingsLucy Reilly Fitch, BAE SystemsVicki Fox, Emory & Co.Charlie Gifford, Heritage PartnersJeri Harman, ACG Los AngelesJeff Henningsen, Lockton CompaniesDavid Hofmann, InterChina ConsultingStuart Johnson, Bryan CaveMark Jones, River Associates Investments, LLCRon Kerdasha, Cole Taylor BankTed Kramer, Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Co.Mark Kuehn, Gibbons P.C. Bob Landis, The Riverside CompanyBev Landstreet, Proudfoot ConsultingMeg Lauck, Edgeview PartnersDavid Lazar, Stifel NicolausDan Levi, Bassich & Associates, Inc.Angel Mahmood, Allegiance CapitalJim Marra, Blue Point CapitalNancy Martinez, Dinan & CompanyKarin McKittrick, Fifth Street CapitalDave Mead, The Mead Consulting GroupCraig Miller, ACG ChicagoSean Murphy, Hoover-HinesWendy Neal, Global M&AAndy Rice, The Jordan CompanyWill Roach, Virchow Krause & CompanyPeter Rosenberg, Barrington AssociatesBen Scharff, Grace Matthews, Inc.Brian Schneider, Northstar CapitalHarris Smith, Grant ThorntonArdelle St. George, St. George & CarnegieDoug Tatum, The Co-Investment PartnershipTracy Washburn, Duff & Phelps, LLCDen White, McDermott, Will & EmeryTim Whitmire, Edgeview PartnersPhil Worden, Bank of America

CANCELLATIONSACG must receive all cancellations in writing via e-mail at [email protected]. Cancellations received on or before April 10, 2009,will be refunded in full. Cancellations received after April 10, 2009, andbefore April 24, 2009, will receive a full refund minus a $250 processingfee. No refunds will be given after April 24, 2009.

SUBSTITUTIONSIf you are unable to attend InterGrowth, consider sending a colleague inyour place. There is no fee for name change substitutions received byMay 4, 2009. Please email substitution requests to [email protected] May 4 there will be a fee of $50.

QUESTIONSFor questions regarding status of your registration, please [email protected]. For questions regarding the conference, please call+1.877.358.2220.

TRAVEL INFORMATIONConference HeadquartersWYNN LAS VEGAS RESORT ANDCOUNTRY CLUBRooms for ACG InterGrowth attendeesare available at Wynn Las Vegas.Reservations must be made by calling Wynn Las Vegas directly at1.866.770.7555 by April 16, 2009, toreceive the discounted ACG room rateof $264 per night. Reference ACGwhen you make your hotel reservation.Reservation requests received after thecut-off date will be accepted at thehotel’s prevailing rate, based on avail-ability. Sponsorship reservations mustbe made through ACG, please contactJamie Schaefer at 312-673-5509([email protected]).

Alternative Hotel AccommodationsTRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWERS LAS VEGASACG has arranged an additional blockof rooms at the Trump InternationalHotel & Towers, near Wynn Las Vegas.Reservations must be made by callingTrump International Hotel & TowersLas Vegas directly at 1.866.939.8786by April 11, 2009, to receive the dis-counted ACG room rate of $229 pernight, single or double occupancy.Reference ACG when you make yourhotel reservation. Reservation requestsreceived after the cut-off date will beaccepted at the hotel’s prevailing rate,based on availability.

Please visit the ACG InterGrowth website,www.acg.org/intergrowth/conferences,for up-to-date hotel information.

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Middle Market Buzz on ACG InterGrowth

“ACG InterGrowth is the one event Audax Group never misses. It isa great place to check the pulse of the market and re-connect with

all of our most important constituencies. Year after year, it seems likethe entire middle market gathers around this event.”

–– Jay Jester, Managing Director, Audax Group

“In addition to the unparalleled networking opportunities, ACG InterGrowthattracts high profile M&A industry participants and entertaining speakers

who address relevant business subjects and a variety of other topical issues.”–– Peter E. Rosenberg, Managing Director, Barrington Associates

“ACG InterGrowth is the one event where there are representatives from everyniche of M&A land, nationally and internationally. It is a unique environment where

there are a myriad of opportunities to become involved immediately in the deal flow.”

–– Robert B. Landis, Partner Transaction Origination, The Riverside Company


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