While recessionary conditions have struck the public markets, the recent economic uncertainty has not had the same affect on mid-market private equity firms. In fact, the credit squeeze, stock market slump, and sub-prime crisis produce many deal opportunities. With billions of dollars in uncommitted capital, many private equity experts are saying: “Now is the time to invest…”
CEO Roundtable Thursday, May 15th, 2008: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
The National Club, Toronto
Private Equity Investors are Ready to Spend Peter Plows and Patrick Keane, Cobalt Capital
“The question is will market volatility quell the interest of private equity investors?” says Peter Plows of Cobalt Capital. “Absolutely not! Private equity firms are now looking for quality deals more actively than ever.” Cobalt Capital is a private equity firm made up of former business owners and operators seeking to help private companies grow and innovate by investing their own capital and contributing operating expertise. Cobalt Capital partners have significant business and entrepreneurial experience in a wide range of disciplines, sectors and geographies and work closely with their portfolio companies to help them achieve their growth objectives.
My Journey to Private Equity Patrick Bermingham, Bermingham Construction Ltd.
Patrick Bermingham, owner of a Hamilton based construction enterprise, discusses what his private equity partners have done for his company. As a fourth generation business owner, Patrick had a difficult decision to make; and the journey was not without its challenges. Learn about the key issues that needed to be resolved and the lessons learned. Find out what made the partnership with private equity triumph.
"CEO Roundtable events are organized to give business owners the opportunity to exchange ideas and gain insight into key issues that growing firms face.” This highly interactive session is designed to explore topics that are important to company growth strategy.
Please note that space is limited to maximize the value to attending CEOs by ensuring a highly interactive environment.
Thursday, May 15th, 2008 10:30 am – 3:00 pm The National Club
303 Bay Street, Toronto
Bay Street & Adelaide, Downtown Toronto
To Register (Please note, business owners and CEOs only):
Please
or call 416 961 0740 and ask for Anastassia
Agenda
10.30 am – 12:00 pm
Iain Scott, Chairman of Canadian Innovators Forum – Welcome
Peter Plows and Patrick Keane, Cobalt Capital
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Networking and hot lunch
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Patrick Bermingham, Bermingham Construction Ltd.
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Networking
Gold Sponsor Loewen & Partners works with private companies to raise growth capital. Our goal is to match owners of companies with suitable investors who understand the business and can add significant value. Over the past decade there has been a significant shift in the sources of financing available to small and medium-sized companies. This is primarily a result of the rise of private equity as the best place to access capital.
"The right for a business to
exist is never a given, it has to be earned each and every day"
J. Loewen
