Joseph Associates International, Inc.
Northern Trust
Present an Exclusive All Day
Exit Planning Seminar

Northern Trust and Joseph Associates International, Inc. are co-presenting an all-day exit planning seminar for owners of mid-market businesses who are contemplating their succession plan. Attendees will be offered information and the professional contacts they need to plan and implement a successful outcome.

Spouses will have a chance to attend alternate discussions to review the human side of transition. The afternoon discussions separate into the sale to a third party and the transfer to an insider/family member. The presenters include subject matter experts from a range of relevant professions. Lunch is provided.

For more information call: 888.465.0600

DATE: September 28, 2007
PLACE:

UNION LEAGUE CLUB

65 W. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago, IL

ENJOY:

Validated Parking, Lunch,

Beverages, Snacks and

a Cocktail Reception

Union Club Register Now
Time: Room 710 Room 700
9:00-9:30 Registration  
9:30--10:15

Welcome by co-hosts Introductions 1,2

The Human Side of Business Transactions3
Pre-sale financial planning 1
(Financial goals v. resources)
                              B  R  E  A  K
10:30 -- 12:00 Pre-sale legal planning 4

The Human Side of Business Transitions
A Forum for Family Members 3

Business valuation and how to increase it prior to sale 2
Intro to Private Equity 5
Explanation of Buyer Types
                               L  U  N  C  H   with brief remarks by Administaff  --  Heritage Room
  Sale to Third Party Transfer to Insider/ Recaps
1:15-3:00 Legal & tax aspects of business sale 4
Target buyer selection 5
Marketing processes 2
Private Equity and Mezzanine
Fund Overview 5

Financial/legal vehicles
  for transferring ownership 1,2
Keys for Successful Transition
  to Family or Employees 6
Recapitalizations with Private
  Equity Groups 5
                              B  R  E  A  K
3:30-4:30 Economic Update1 1  
Action steps to increase business
valuation and marketability 6
Closing by co-hosts
                              C   O  C  K  T  A  I  L    R   E  C  E  P  T  I  O  N
For more information please click on each presenter.
  1. Northern Trust
  2. Joseph Associates International, Inc.
  3. Dr. Craig McCall – licensed psychologist & executive coach 
  4. Michael Roberts Esq. – Connelly Roberts McGiveny (M&A attorney & CPA)
  5. Representatives of Chicago Area Private Equity Groups
  6. (Pfingsten Partners; Prospect Partners; Svoboda Collins; The Legacy Network)
  7. Paul Manst - BizCoach