INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON GROWTH THROUGH ACQUISITIONS

October 16 , 2007

Hosted by Robbinex Inc.; Cassels, Brock; and the ICFG (International Corporate Finance Group)

At this one-day conference you will learn about:

• How to develop an effective acquisition strategy
• How to find attractive acquisition opportunities
• The Best way to manage the "deal" Process
• How to structure the transaction
• How to Manage the due diligence process
• Partnering with Private equity groups
• Options and alternatives to financing
• Integrating an acquisition, and making it work
• AND MUCH MORE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Owners / CEO's of mid-size companies
• CFO's with Growth Responsibilities
• Corporate Development Officers
• CPA's involved with M&A transactions (CPE Credit Available)
• Bankers, equity financing sources
• International M&A Intermediaries
• Private Investors
• Other related professionals providing M & A Advisory Services

DRAFT PROGRAM OUTLINE

7:00-7:50	Registration / Continental Breakfast
7:50	WELCOME - Opening Remarks
8:00-8:40	Expansion through Acquisition or Natural Growth
8:40-9:20	Developing the Acquisition Criteria
9:20-9:50	Developing your Acquisition Team
10:10-10:40	Qualify and Prioritize Your Acquisition Targets
10:40-11:20	How much do you pay?
11:20-12:00	Financing your Acquisition - Your Options
12:00 -1:10	Luncheon KEYNOTE Speaker
1:10-2:00	The Role of a Private Equity Group
2:00-2:30	Developing your LOI (Letter of Interest or Intent)
2:30-3:00	THE DEBATE: The Formal Agreement of Purchase & Sale
3:30-4:05	Due Diligence (Part 1)
4:05-4:40	Due Diligence (Part 2)
4:40-5:00	THE CLOSING
5:00-5:30	Integrating the acquisition