ALB Masterclass series - Private Equity

16 March 2010 - Sir Stamford at Circular Quay, 93 Macquarie Street, Sydney
18 March 2010  - Stamford Plaza, 111 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

All sessions run from 8:30am - 4:30pm

Highlights

• Exploring fundraising options for private equity post-GFC
• Maximising value through successful exit strategies
• The Myer IPO - lessons learned
• Understanding Australian tax implications for domestic and international investors
• Integrating innovation and flexibility into private equity bid structures
• Overcoming the key issues around purchasing distressed assets
• Clarifying directors duties in the private equity context
• Examining the market outlook for LBOs and secondaries transactions

Please contact Lisa Narroway at lisa.narroway@keymedia.com.au for more information.

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         Sydney                      Melbourne

Agenda 
(This agenda varies across each state)

Private equity fundraising in the current market
• Assessing the impact of the GFC on fund structures
• Gauging liquidity needs of Limited Partners (LPs)
• Understanding the potential impact on the size of future funds and investment terms acceptable to LPs

Successful exits - efficient strategies to maximise value and minimise risk
• Market outlook for 2010
• Pinpointing attractive assets for exit opportunities
• Considering a public listing vs. a private sale - what are the legal issues?
• Weighing up options for the middle market

IPO case study
• Considering appropriate offer structures
• Clarifying the ASIC focus on disclosure
• Learning from recent developments

Understanding the implications for the Australian PE market following the ATO's pursuit of TPG
• Understanding Australian tax implications for domestic and international investors
• Clarifying the ATO's stance on:
   - PE gains
   - International structuring
   - Part IVA

Innovation in structuring acquisitions - lessons learned from the GFC
• Taking a more flexible approach to PE bid structures - size of transactions; equity contributions and debt proportions; hybrid strategies that work
• Reconciling the value gap in a credit-constrained environment
• Examining standard terms and conditions - has the market norm changed in the wake of the economic downturn?

Highly distressed companies - legal issues around acquiring distressed assets
• Key issues and practical tips when purchasing distressed assets
• Understanding statutory powers and duties
• Optimising the sales process -  timing, structural and risk considerations

Directors duties in a PE context
• An overview of directors duties
• Clarifying personal liability
• Reviewing recent cases
• Understanding duties in the private equity context

The future of private equity transactions - LBOs and beyond
• Examining the market outlook for leveraged buyouts
• What will transactions look like in future?