DRESSED FOR DISTRESS: Doing Turnarounds, Carve-outs & Bankruptcy Buys In a Distressed Market
A Thought Leadership Forum for Private Equity Professionals

Wednesday, May 14th, 2003
Westin Michigan Avenue, 909 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Keynote Speaker: Wilbur Ross, WL Ross founder and current head of Bethlehem Steel and LTV Corp

Panelists include:

Frank G. Hayes, Partner
Wynnchurch Capital

Richard A. Lobo, Managing Director
Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC

Richard C. Tuttle, Principal
Prospect Partners

S. Michael Peck, Partner
Altheimer & Gray

Thomson Venture Economics, producer of the Buyouts Symposium, and sponsor Altheimer & Gray invite you to participate in an afternoon forum that will educate you about taking advantage of distressed situations through a keynote address and thought provoking panel discussion.

Keynote speaker Wilbur Ross, famous turnaround investor and founder of WL Ross, and the current head of Bethlehem Steel and LTV Corp., will recount his experience with turnaround situations and offer invaluable tips on how to make success out of distress. Following this presentation, a panel of experienced pros will discuss doing carve-outs, buying bankrupt companies and other deal strategies in a down market. The event will conclude with an opportunity to network at our informal cocktail reception.