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Supporters

Association Partners

Research Partners

Media Partners

Partial List of
Past Attendees

Able Strangers LLC

AEA Investors LP

AEP Capital LLC

Agilis Equity Partners LLC

Akoya Capital LLC

AMERCO Corp.

Arctic Capital LLC

Ashland Advisors LLC

AxeaGroup Co. LLC

Bank of America

Banyan Mezzanine Fund

Baron Group Holdings

Baymark Partners

Berkery Noyes & Co. LLC

Blackford Capital LLC

Boston Post Partners

Bosveld & Associates

Brittany Capital Group

Brookside Mezzanine Partners

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

Candescent Partners

Capital Resource Partners

CapitalSource Inc.

Cardinal Strategy Group LLC

Carmody & Torrance LLP

Centerfield Capital Partners LP

Cerberus Capital Management LP

Cerca Group LLC

Charter Oak Equity LP

Churchill Financial

CI Capital Partners LLC

Clarendon Group

Clover Capital Partners

Colville Capital LLC

Communications Equity Associates Inc.

Compass Partners International LLP

Consumer Growth Partners

Cook M&A Advisory Services

Cordova Smart & Williams LLC

Cornerstone Capital Partners Inc.

CornerStone Syndications

CrimStone Partners

Crofton Capital LLC

Cross Border Capital Development Ltd.

Cypress Group LLC

Darden Brothers LLC

David N. Deutsch & Co. LLC

Daybreak Capital Partners

Delray Partners LLC

Driehaus Capital Management LLC

Duff & Phelps LLC

Enabled Growth Capital

Epic Partners LLC

Equis Capital Partners

Ernst & Young LLP

Etico Capital LP

Exaltare Capital Partners LLC

Expedition Capital Partners LLC

Fenway Partners LLC

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Fluke Venture Partners

Fog City Capital LLC

Founders Equity Inc.

Franchise Growth Group

G. C. Andersen Partners LLC

Gardner Webster Capital Partners

GarMark Advisors LLC

Gemini Investors

Generation Equity Investors LLC

Genesys Partners Inc.

Geneva Glen Capital

Glenmount LLC

Goense & Co. LLC

Goff Management Inc.

Graham Partners Inc.

Greenwich Venture Partners Inc.

Gridiron Capital LLC

GroundSwell Equity Partners LP

Growfire Inc.

Harbert Mezzanine Partners LP

Harvest Capital Credit LLC

Herrick Feinstein LLP

Hickory Group LLC

Highline Equity Partners

Hunt Private Equity Group

Hunter Robinson Group

Huron Capital Partners

Industrial Innovation Partners

Iona Group

Ironwood Capital Ltd.

IVD Solutions LLC

James Alpha Management LLC

Karpay Diem LLC

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

KCAP Financial Inc.

Kennedy Advisors LLC

Key Principal Partners

Kidd & Co. LLC

Kinfolk Capital Ltd.

Kingsland Capital Management LLC

Kirtland Capital Partners

Lamb & Barnosky LLP

Laguna Canyon Capital LLC

Laurus Transaction Advisors LLC

LBC Credit Partners Inc.

Liberty Partners LP

Lincoln International

Lionheart Ventures

Long Point Capital

Lucas Group Inc.

Macquarie Securities (USA) Inc.

Madison Parker Capital

Magna Capital LLC

Management Leadership Resources

Mantucket Capital Corp.

Marco's Pizza

Med-IQ

Merit Capital Partners

MerSan Capital Holdings LLC

Midwest Mezzanine

Mile Square Capital

Mitchell Equity Inc.

Monmouth Venture Partners LLC

Montauk Capital LLC

Moon Shot Communications LLC

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

Morton Capital LLC

Motoring Ventures LLC

MTN Capital Partners

MVP Capital Partners

NachmanHays Brownstein Inc.

NCA Partners

Nixon Peabody LLP

North American Funds

North Avenue Group

Northcreek Mezzanine

N-Squared Growth Capital LLC

Palladium Equity Partners LLC

Parkes Run Capital

Parkway Capital Investors LLC

Pasadena Capital Partners LLC

Peninsula Capital Partners LLC

Pepper Hamilton LLP

Pilgrim Capital Partners

Plexus Capital LLC

Post Capital Partners

Pouschine Cook Capital Management LLC

Praesidian Capital

Prairie Capital LP

Prime Time Partners LLC

Prospect Capital Management LLC

Radius Partners LLC

Rainbow Capital LLC

Red Oak Growth Partners

RFE Investment Partners

Riverside Co.

Riverside Partners

RockBridge Growth Equity LLC

S. R. Capital Advisors

Schlossberg Flynn

Schwab Capital Management

Sentinel Capital Partners LLC

Servlinx Inc.

Seward & Kissel LLP

Shattan Mendel Enterprises LLC

Shelbourne Capital

Silverfern Group Inc.

SJ Partners LLC

Socius Capital

Sorenson Capital

SPECTRUM Group

Springwell Capital Partners LLC

StandardAero

Starboard Capital Partners LLC

Stonebridge Business Partners LLC

StoneCreek Capital

Stone-Goff Partners LLC

Stonehenge Partners

Suwan Capital Partners

Sverica International

TerraNova Capital Partners Inc.

Thought Premium Inc.

Topspin Partners LBO

Transtech Industries

Tremont Associates

Triangle Venture Partners LLC

Tyrian Capital LLC

UCM Partners

Unlimited Horizons Inc.

Valesco Industries Inc.

ValuePoint Growth Partners

Veronis Suhler Stevenson LLC

VO2 Partners

Wafra Partners LLC

Wealth Partners Capital LLC

Webster Capital

Westfield Capital Corp.

White Wolf Capital LLC

Windage Capital

Wisdom Capital Partners LLC

Yorkshire Equity LLC

Clear the dates January 23 & 24 on your calendar!

CLICK HERE now to register before it's too late!
 

Encore Conference

On Private Equity Dealmaking
For Independent (fka “Fundless”) Sponsors
& the Middle-Market Investors Who Back Them

Independent Sponsor Dealmaking
In Partnership with Capital Sources

Why Growth in This Community

Is Outpacing That of Committed Funds

  Attendance Is Limited!

  CLICK HERE to Register Now

CHAIRED BY

Dan Negrea, Managing Partner
MTN Capital Partners LLC

20 Expert Speakers, including --

James S. Athanasoulas, Sankaty Advisors LLC

John F. Bingaman, Cerca Group LLC

Jeffrey I. Brodlieb, Centripetal Capital Partners LLC

Tom Eriksson, Aeris Capital AG

Mark G. Fornasiero, Clarendon Group II LLC
Laurens M. Goff, Stone-Goff Partners LLC

Joseph A. Hawke, Hawke Aerospace Group

Pamela B. Hendrickson, The Riverside Company
James A. Illikman, Peninsula Capital Partners LLC
David M. Kirby, Kirby Capital Advisors LLC
Thao Le, Pepper Hamilton LLP

Brian V. Mankwitz, Mantucket Capital Corp.

Christian L. Overbeck, Saratoga Partners LP

R. Peter Reiter, RFE Investment Partners
Mark A. Riser, Morningside Private Investors Ltd.
Christopher A. Rossi, Pepper Hamilton LLP
John A. Sadden, Valesco Industries Inc.

Thomas S. Shattan, Shattan Mendel Enterprises LLC
Christopher S. Sheeren, Huron Capital Partners LLC

Kevin J. Smith, RBC Capital Markets Corp.

Martin W. Stein, Blackford Capital LLC
Jeffrey L. Teeven, Consumer Growth Partners LLC

Lane W. Wiggers, CS Capital Partners

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FULL-DAY CONFERENCE

Thursday, January 24, 2013

8:00 am – 4:45 pm
New York City 

Plus Two Concurrent Optional Pre-Conference Workshops

Tool Box A -- Exclusively For Independent Sponsors

Tool Box B -- Exclusively For Capital Sources of Independent Sponsors

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Cocktail Networking Reception

For All Attendees

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Designed to Meet the Needs of Independent (aka “Fundless”) PE Deal Sponsors, And the Middle-Market Investors, Lenders, & Bankers Who Back Them As Well as the Lawyers, Accountants, & Consultants Who Advise Them.

Faculty | Schedule | Registration | Location | Sponsorship | Audio Package |

Just a few years ago, independent sponsors — then known as “fundless” sponsors — were a relatively new phenomenon. 

Now, the category of independent sponsors has matured into an industry of its own, and 2013 looks to be a banner year for this fast-growing sector.

Come discover the tools you need for continued success as an independent sponsor when you attend The Capital Roundtable’s ENCORE conference — “Independent Sponsor Deal-Making In Partnership With Capital Sources,” being held in New York City on Thursday, January 24.

Here are 6 important reasons you should attend this conference:

• Hear why -- for many investors -- the pendulum is swinging to direct investing in a known company, and away from funding a blind pool that has a management fee.
• Network with your peers and counterparts to discuss the pluses and minuses of today’s independent sponsor arena.
• Find out how independent sponsors are successfully building networks for deal flow and for sources of capital.
• Understand the issues facing all four parties in an independent deal – the seller, the independent sponsor, the capital source, and the management team.
• If you’re a relatively new independent sponsor, gain insight on how to persuade sellers that you can make a deal happen.
• If you’re a capital source, gain insight on how to ensure that an independent sponsor is more than just an intermediary seeking a bigger fee.

Serving as chair of our 8th Independent Sponsor conference is Dan Negrea, managing partner at MTN Capital Partners in New York City.  Since its inception in 2005, MTN and its portfolio companies have been involved in acquisitions totaling almost $500 million.

Before co-founding MTN, Dan was an investment banker for 20 years.  He held senior positions in leveraged finance at Drexel Burnham Lambert, Bear Stearns, Chase Securities, and ING Barings.  

Dan is a director of Kings Supermarkets, The Orthotic Group, and Revolution Dancewear. He holds an MBA from Cornell University and an MA in international finance from the University of Bucharest.

20 Expert Sponsors, Investors, and Bankers Share Their Strategies

Our Roundtable features 4 panel discussions led by our chair and with the collective insight of 20 knowledgeable independent sponsors and capital sources who frequently partner on deals.

When you attend our Roundtable on Thursday, January 24, you will listen and learn from experts offering real-world perspectives, lessons learned, and industry outlooks, plus insights on negotiating deals.

We’ll discuss such hot topics as the growing interest in pledge funds.  Post-Madoff, many capital sources are looking for greater flexibility and a looser up-front commitment -- which is what pledge funds are all about.  As an independent sponsor, you can take advantage of this alternative partnership that meets the current needs of investors looking for direct deals.

We’ll also explain why clarity in the communications between independent sponsors and their capital sources is more important than ever. While you can learn from future mistakes, a much better approach is to hear beforehand how to handle negotiations the right way, how to set compensation, and how to assign roles.

What’s more, we’re presenting two concurrent “Tool Box” workshops the day before, on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 23.

• The first is exclusively for newer independent sponsors, and for experienced fund managers who are considering making the transition to being independent sponsors, and offers an ideal grounding in this area.  

• The second is exclusively for the backers of independent sponsors, and covers the issues that specially apply to these investors, lenders, and bankers.

 By attending this Capital Roundtable conference, you’ll kick-start your 2013 activities and prepare yourself for a most profitable year. We’ll provide timely answers to such questions as:

• What are some of the biggest changes in the world of independent sponsors?
• How can you enhance the relationship between independent sponsor and capital partner?
• How can new independent sponsors gain the confidence of potential backers and company owners?
• What are the best practices an independent sponsor can follow to build a substantial deal flow?
• What are the tactics independent sponsors can use to leverage their domain expertise?
• What are the tips and tricks you need to know, such as minimizing broken deal expenses?

Outstanding Networking Opportunities You Will Not Find Anywhere Else

We’ve built ample time into the day’s agenda so you can:

• Meet fellow attendees and featured speakers
• Enhance your personal database with valuable connections
• Share both ideas and business cards
• If you’re an independent sponsor – introduce yourself to potential backers
• If you’re an investor, lender or banker – get the jump on sourcing new deals
• If you’re an attorney or advisor – Meet new potential clients
• If you work as an executive search professional – Meet potential prospects

Register Now & Receive Our Early Bird Discount

One up-front commitment that’s worth making for an immediate payoff is early registration for this encore conference. You’ll receive a generous discount of $400 off our regular price by signing up before November 29^th.

And keep in mind this conference is always in high demand, so you’ll want to register as soon as possible to assure yourself a seat. To avoid disappointment, please contact Mara Kane today to confirm your attendance at 212-832-7300 ext. 0 or mkane@capitalroundtable.com.

We look forward to having you join us on January 24th.

This conference is being produced by The Capital Roundtable, America’s leading conference organization focusing on “need-to-know” information for professionals in the middle-market private equity community.  For more information about The Capital Roundtable’s 30 annual conferences and other events and programs, please visit www.capitalroundtable.com.

The Capital Roundtable thanks Huron Capital Partners LLC, Peninsula Capital Partners LLC, RFE Investment Partners, Sankaty Advisors LLC, Saratoga Partners LP, and Valesco Industries for supporting this outstanding event. It’s due in great part to their collaboration and support that we have the resources to make this event so worthwhile for you.

P.S. Who are “independent sponsors?” These are the hundreds of private equity dealmakers who buy and build smaller middle-market companies on a deal-by-deal basis, without access to a pool of legally committed limited partner capital. Instead, after they orchestrate each deal, they invite other investors and lenders to pitch in. These “fundless” or “unfunded” sponsors get rewarded chiefly by sourcing attractive deals and then rolling up their sleeves and helping their management teams enhance the value of the companies they buy.

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Faculty

Chaired By

• Dan Negrea, Managing Partner, MTN Capital Partners LLC
  
  

Hosted By

• Burt Alimansky, Chairman & CEO, The Capital Roundtable

Speakers

• James S. Athanasoulas, Executive Vice President, Sankaty Advisors LLC
• John F. Bingaman, Managing Principal, Cerca Group LLC
• Jeffrey I. Brodlieb, Principal, Centripetal Capital Partners LLC
• Tom Eriksson, Managing Director, Aeris Capital AG
  
• Mark G. Fornasiero, Managing Partner, Clarendon Group II LLC
  
• Laurens M. Goff, Managing Partner, Stone-Goff Partners LLC
• Joseph A. Hawke, Chairman & CEO, Hawke Aerospace Group
• Pamela B. Hendrickson, Chief Operating Officer, The Riverside Company
  
• James A. Illikman, Partner, Peninsula Capital Partners LLC
  
• David M. Kirby, Managing Director, Kirby Capital Advisors LLC
• Thao Le, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP
• Brian V. Mankwitz, Managing Director, Mantucket Capital Corp.
• Christian L. Overbeck, Managing Director, Saratoga Partners LP
• R. Peter Reiter, Managing Director, RFE Investment Partners
  
• Mark A. Riser, Partner, Morningside Private Investors Ltd.
• Christopher A. Rossi, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP
  
• John A. Sadden, Managing Director, Valesco Industries Inc.
• Thomas S. Shattan, Co-Chairman, Shattan Mendel Enterprises LLC
  
• Christopher S. Sheeren, Partner, Huron Capital Partners LLC
• Kevin J. Smith, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets Corp.
  
• Martin W. Stein, Managing Director, Blackford Capital LLC
  
• Jeffrey L. Teeven, Managing Director, Consumer Growth Partners LLC
• Lane W. Wiggers, Partner, CS Capital Partners
  

Additional Speakers To Be Announced

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Schedule

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Registration

• Early Bird Registration Fee -- and save $400 off the standard fee! Register by Friday, December 3, and the fee for the conference is $995.

• Premiere Registration Fee -- save $200 off the standard fee! Register by Friday, December 21, and the fee for the conference is $1195.

• After that, the standard fee is $1395 for the conference.

• At the door, if space is available, the fee is $1495 for the conference.

• Special group rates -- The Capital Roundtable offers a special discount for 2 or more people.  For more info, please contact Mara Kane mkane@capitalroundtable.com or 212-832-7300 ext 0.
  
  
  

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You can pay by credit card (using the links above) or by check. Mail your check and business card to: New York Business Roundtable Inc., 12 East 44 Street, Penthouse, New York, NY 10017.

If the program is oversubscribed, we will notify you immediately and not charge your credit card.  (If you need to cancel, please do so by Thursday, January 17 at 5:00pm, and we will credit you for a future conference.)

From time to time, for reasons beyond Capital Roundtable's control, program schedules and speakers become subject to change.  We make every effort to announce substantive changes by email to registrants at least 48 hours in advance.

Have a special question?  Please contact Mara Kane at 212-832-7300 ext. 0 or by email at mkane@capitalroundtable.com.

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Location

University Club

1 West 54th Street

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Audio Package

Can't attend but want to hear the program? You can buy the audio package along with the handouts. Purchase the audio package online now.

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Sponsorship

The Capital Roundtable offers excellent marketing and business development opportunities to reach the middle-market private-equity community . For more details, please contact Marti Wheat at 212-832-7300 or by email at mwheat@capitalroundtable.com.

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