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Clear the date February 4 on your calendar!

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

 An Encore MasterClass™

For Middle-Market Private Equity Investors

& Mezzanine Lenders

PE Investments in

Regional & Community Banks

How to Navigate the Regulators

& Build Profitable Opportunities

  Attendance Is Limited!

  CLICK HERE to Register Now

  CHAIRED BY

  Dory A. Wiley, President
               Commerce Street Capital LLC             

     Featuring 20 Expert Speakers Including --

• Richard X. Bove, Rochdale Securities LLC
• Clifford V. Brokaw, Corsair Capital LLC
• Michael F. Cleary, Cleary & Co.
• Charles Cooper, Texas Department of Banking
• Robert L. Ernst, Financial Performance Partners LLC
• Mark K. Gormley, Lee Equity Partners LLC
• Joseph A. Jiampietro, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
• Douglas M. Kaden, Oak Hill Capital Partners LLC
• Stuart Katz, Reserve Capital LLC
• Michael G. Keeley, Hunton & Williams LLP
• Eric W. Leathers, Pine Brook Road Partners LLC
• William J. Monagle, New England Pension Consultants LLC
• Tagar C. Olson, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP
• David R. Papritz, Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett Inc.
• Jay Sidhu, New Century Bank
• Joshua S. Siegel, StoneCastle Partners LLC
• Kevin Stein, FBR Capital Markets & Co.
• Jonathan H. Talcott, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
• John W. Ziegler, Sandler O'Neill & Partners LP

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FULL-DAY MASTERCLASS

Thursday, February 4, 2010

8:00 am – 5:00 pm
New York City 

Designed to Meet the Needs of GPs, LPs, & Managers of Buyout, Growth Equity,
 & Mezzanine Funds, As Well as Officers & Directors of Their Portfolio Companies, Independent Sponsors, and Investment Bankers, Lenders, Industry Executives, Lawyers, & Other Advisors Who Work with Them

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

Here’s a conundrum. Many banks aren’t lending because they lack the capital they need to provide credit. Yet at the same time, many private equity firms are sitting on untapped capital because they can’t access credit.

Here’s another conundrum. Many banks are very weak, some are even failing -- just this year alone, the FDIC shuttered over 120 of them. Yet at the same time, potential private equity buyers are concerned about constraints imposed by the FDIC and other government agencies.

So how will the private equity and the banking communities be able to sort things out in 2010 and beyond?

Experts say the most likely scenario is a repeat of the late ‘70s and ‘80s, when investors were acquiring failed banks at opportune pricing. Under that scenario, we’ll be seeing middle-market PE investors picking up failing banks -- pursuing turnarounds, using rollups, and scooping up market share from larger banks that have to de-lever.

Separating the potential from the pitfalls is the full-day agenda of this encore MasterClass™ from The Capital Roundtable -- PE Investments in Regional & Community Banks.

On February 4 in New York, we’re following up our SRO  conference from last spring with another exceptional event that focuses on what’s new, what’s working, and what’s to come in the evolving landscape of middle-market banking institutions -- whether you’re out to make deals or make your existing portfolio companies more competitive.

Yet today is not a moment too soon to make your plans. When you sign up now, you’ll save $300 with our special Early Bird Discount!

Information That’s as Relevant as it is Actionable.

Opportunities for investors will exist on all rungs of the banking ladder. Accepting TARP funds has not been a panacea for community banks, and while the House Banking Committee is trying to provide additional assistance, the “too big to fail” mantra does not apply here.  Regional banks are also on PE investors’ radars, where there’s less competition and more transparency than at money center banks.

With more than 400 institutions on the FDIC’s problem list, PE investors looking to absorb problem banks can expect plenty of choice. But without the specialized knowledge that defines this space, PE investors typically underestimate the risks on the asset and liability sides. There are a whole lot of things to do with banks that differ from traditional PE investments -- not the least of which is overcoming regulatory hurdles.

The regulations on bank investors have been onerous for some time, and it’s near suicidal to jump in without a firm grounding on deal structures. While the FDIC is intending to ease requirements for PE investors with its recent “Final Statement of Policy on Qualifications for Failed Bank Acquisitions,” there are still significant restrictions such as a 10% capital threshold, cross-guarantee liability and mandatory holding period. You’ll need a firm grip on these mandatories before you take your first step.

In addition, proper analysis and due diligence for regional and community banks requires a very different tack from a Citibank or Bank of America. Personal relationships take on greater importance, and measuring the pulse from non-traditional areas often pays dividends.  So it’s crucial that you learn how others are gathering data and making decisions.

Specialized Knowledge & Insight from 20 Banking Experts.

To guide you through this potential minefield, we are very pleased to have Dory A. Wiley, President of Commerce Street Capital, serve as our chair for this day-long MasterClass. Dory is a frequent lecturer on bank-related topics at universities and seminars, and testifies as an expert witness on bank and securities valuation.  At Commerce Street, he is involved in all aspects of the firm’s numerous financial institution investments.

Along with Dory, 20 well-known regional and community banking professionals will pass along their candid comments and real-world observations -- unfiltered and unvarnished. With four panel presentations from GPs, LPs, investment bankers, lenders, consultants and more, you’ll be certain to hear all sides of every issue and be confident with the conclusions you derive.

Attending this timely MasterClass is the fastest, most convenient way to get answers to your banking sector questions like these --

• How have the eligibility requirements changed for PE bank investors and what strategies can help you achieve qualification?
• What are the ownership limitations for non-bank holding companies, and how can you live with them?
• What regulatory proposals may ease future operations for investors in financial institutions?
• How can the regulatory differences between money center institutions and regional and community banks be leveraged to your advantage?
• What capital commitments and deal structures are most common today?
• How can you best conduct due diligence on regional and community banks?
• When should regional and community banks accept Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) funding, and when should they take a pass?
• What tactics are successful PE investors using to limit asset risk?
• And much, much more.

Plan Now to Attend this Sure-to-Be-Popular Event.

We don’t look forward to turning people away, and we know that many professionals were not able to attend our initial MasterClass. So to avoid disappointment, we urge you to make your plans now before seating is totally filled.

Even the networking potential alone makes this Regional & Community Banks MasterClass a must for success-minded professionals. We include multiple breaks, plus an open lunch, in the day’s agenda -- so you’ll effortlessly be able to share ideas with fellow attendees and make valuable contacts for the new year.

You should attend this MasterClass if you are a --

• GP or LP considering opportunities in regional or community banks.
• PE firm wanting to add a financial institution component to your portfolio.
• Hedge fund manager or venture capitalist investigating financial institutions.
• Operating executive of a small financial institution portfolio company.
• Investment banker pursuing regional or community banking deals.
• Lender with restaurant financing available for the right deal.
• Attorneys and advisors who deal with financial institutions.
• Executive search professionals recruiting for the banking and PE industries.

Remember, register with our Early Bird Discount by December 11, 2009 and you’ll save $300 off our standard fee! So make your reservation now while we have seats available. We’ll be looking forward to greeting you.

For more information, please feel free to contact Dana DeMattia at 212-832-7333 ext. 102 or ddemattia@capitalroundtable.com.

This MasterClass 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 25 annual MasterClasses and other events and programs, please visit www.capitalroundtable.com.

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Faculty

Chaired By

• Dory A. Wiley, President, Commerce Street Capital LLC

Hosted By

• Burt Alimansky, Managing Partner, Alimansky & Bethell Group, and Chairman, The Capital Roundtable

Speakers

• Richard X. Bove, S.V.P.--Equity Research, Rochdale Securities LLC
• Clifford V. Brokaw, Managing Director, Corsair Capital LLC
• Michael F. Cleary, Senior Partner, Cleary & Co.
• Charles Cooper, Commissioner, Texas Department of Banking
• Robert L. Ernst, Principal Partner, Financial Performance Partners LLC
• Mark K. Gormley, Partner, Lee Equity Partners LLC
• Joseph A. Jiampietro, Senior Advisor--Markets, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
• Douglas M. Kaden, Partner, Oak Hill Capital Partners LLC
• Stuart Katz, Principal, Reserve Capital LLC
• Michael G. Keeley, Partner, Hunton & Williams LLP
• Eric W. Leathers, Managing Director, Pine Brook Road Partners LLC
• William J. Monagle, Partner, New England Pension Consultants LLC
• Tagar C. Olson, Principal, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP
• David R. Papritz, S.V.P. & Dir.--Private Equity, Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett Inc.
• Jay Sidhu, Chairman & CEO, New Century Bank
• Joshua S. Siegel, Managing Principal, StoneCastle Partners LLC
• Kevin Stein, Managing Director, FBR Capital Markets & Co.
• Jonathan H. Talcott, Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
• John W. Ziegler, Principal, Sandler O'Neill & Partners LP

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Schedule

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Registration

• Early Bird Registration Fee -- and save $300 off the standard fee! Register by Friday, December 18 and the fee for the MasterClass is $1195.

• Premiere Registration Fee -- save $100 off the standard fee! Register by Friday, January 15, and the fee for the MasterClass is $1395.

• After that, the standard fee is $1495 for the MasterClass.

• At the door, if space is available, the fee is $1595 for the MasterClass.

• Special group rates -- The Capital Roundtable offers a special discount for 2 or more people.  For more info, please contact Samantha Feldman sfeldman@capitalroundtable.com or 212-832-7333 ext 112.
  
  
  

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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 28, at 5:00pm, and we will credit you for a future MasterClass.)

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 Samantha Feldman at 212-832-7333 ext.112 or by email at sfeldman@capitalroundtable.com.

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Location

University Club

1 West 54th Street

New York, NY 10019

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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 Arlene West at 212/832-0800 or by email at awest@capitalroundtable.com.

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