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Monday, September 12, 2011
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
8:00 - 9:00 AM
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Strategic Investing Through the Secondary Market
9:05 - 9:55 AM
As the interest for private company shares being sold on the secondary market increases, investors must be wary of valuation and the effect it will have on their portfolio. Panelists for this session discuss why the market is attracting investors and how they are seeking capital appreciation through the purchase of secondary interests.
SPEAKERS:
9:05 - 9:55 AM
As the interest for private company shares being sold on the secondary market increases, investors must be wary of valuation and the effect it will have on their portfolio. Panelists for this session discuss why the market is attracting investors and how they are seeking capital appreciation through the purchase of secondary interests.
SPEAKERS:
- BO BRUSTKERN, Arcstone Partners
- TIM KEATING, Keating Investments
- TOM KERR, Hamilton Lane
Secondary Valuation Risks and Trends
10:00 - 10:50 AM
The valuation of private companies is a frustrating challenge for investors interested in purchasing stock in the secondary market. This panel will discuss the information required for the investment decision-making process and shares techniques for obtaining an accurate valuation.
SPEAKERS:
10:00 - 10:50 AM
The valuation of private companies is a frustrating challenge for investors interested in purchasing stock in the secondary market. This panel will discuss the information required for the investment decision-making process and shares techniques for obtaining an accurate valuation.
SPEAKERS:
- LAURENCE ALLEN, NYPPEX
- ROBERT CAMPBELL, Noble Financial Capital Markets
- CROMWELL COULSON, OTC Markets
- RUDY SCARPA, Pantheon Ventures
Networking Break
10:50 - 11:10 AM
10:50 - 11:10 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Private Company Flexibility and Growth Act
11:15 - 11:45 AM
Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) will discuss his recently introduced bill that would amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, allowing private companies to have 1,000 shareholders instead of the current 500 before they're required to publicly disclose their finances, often compelling them to go public.
SPEAKER: Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ)
11:15 - 11:45 AM
Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) will discuss his recently introduced bill that would amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, allowing private companies to have 1,000 shareholders instead of the current 500 before they're required to publicly disclose their finances, often compelling them to go public.
SPEAKER: Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ)
Raising the Shareholder Threshold, Proposed Exemptions, and the Likely Impact on the Secondary Market
11:50 - 12:40 PM
This group of experts examines the new SEC proposal for expanding the shareholder threshold, how this new rule will affect companies nearing the limit and what this means for the Secondary and IPO markets going forward.
SPEAKERS:
11:50 - 12:40 PM
This group of experts examines the new SEC proposal for expanding the shareholder threshold, how this new rule will affect companies nearing the limit and what this means for the Secondary and IPO markets going forward.
SPEAKERS:
- GARY AGUIRRE, The Aguirre Law Firm
- JAMES HAMILTON, Wolters Kluwer
- STEVE NELSON, The Nelson Law Firm, LLC
- ADAM OLIVERI, SecondMarket
Networking Luncheon
12:40 - 1:40 PM
12:40 - 1:40 PM
The Implications of Regulator-Proposed Changes to the Definition of "Fiduciary"
1:40 - 2:00 PM
This presentation explores the recent expansion of the fiduciary definition as it relates to trusts and how this new proposal incentivizes clear communication about the purpose and scope of service providers responsibilities.
SPEAKER: TOM ANDERSON, Retirement Industry Trust Association
1:40 - 2:00 PM
This presentation explores the recent expansion of the fiduciary definition as it relates to trusts and how this new proposal incentivizes clear communication about the purpose and scope of service providers responsibilities.
SPEAKER: TOM ANDERSON, Retirement Industry Trust Association
The Secondary Market for Employees: Why this has become an area Employees Need to Understand
2:05 - 2:55 PM
There has been an increased interest for employees to sell stock in the secondary market. This panel examines the issue of employees selling stock and the effect it has on employee incentive and loyalty to the company.
SPEAKERS:
2:05 - 2:55 PM
There has been an increased interest for employees to sell stock in the secondary market. This panel examines the issue of employees selling stock and the effect it has on employee incentive and loyalty to the company.
SPEAKERS:
- RAND LEWIS, Delta-v Capital
- TROY FOSTER, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
- RANAN LACHMAN, GreenCrest Capital
- KEN SAWYER, Saints Capital
Networking Break
2:55 - 3:15 PM
2:55 - 3:15 PM
Private Company Stock as a Charitable Planning Opportunity
3:15 - 4:05 PM
When identifying assets for contributions to charity, private company stock owners must be aware of liquidity opportunities and events impacting their assets. This session focuses on practical tips for identifying the most tax-advantaged assets in the portfolio appropriate for charitable gifts.
SPEAKERS:
3:15 - 4:05 PM
When identifying assets for contributions to charity, private company stock owners must be aware of liquidity opportunities and events impacting their assets. This session focuses on practical tips for identifying the most tax-advantaged assets in the portfolio appropriate for charitable gifts.
SPEAKERS:
- VICTORIA B. BJORKLUND, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- ELDA DI RE, Ernst & Young
- BARRY HERZOG, Kramer, Levin, Naftalis and Frankel LLP
- KARLA VALAS, Fidelity Charitable SM
The Market for Private Company Stock: Economic Conditions, Trends and Investment Opportunities
4:10 - 5:00 PM
This panel of investors and industry observers discuss the economic conditions, investment needs and other factors that led to the growth of the secondary market for private stock, and whether interest by sellers and buyers will continue as economic conditions change.
SPEAKERS:
4:10 - 5:00 PM
This panel of investors and industry observers discuss the economic conditions, investment needs and other factors that led to the growth of the secondary market for private stock, and whether interest by sellers and buyers will continue as economic conditions change.
SPEAKERS:
- DAN BURSTEIN, Millennium Technology Value Partners
- LOU KERNER, Wedbush Securities
- THOMAS SMITH, BrownSavano
Closing Remarks
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
The Private Company Stock Conference Cocktail Reception
5:15 - 6:30 PM
5:15 - 6:30 PM
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