ACG InterGrowth Attracts More Than 1600 Dealmakers.Corporate Executives, Private Equity Pros and Investment Banking Leaders Convene in Phoenix for Largest International M&A Event Pieces in Place for Second Consecutive Record M&A Year Says CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Varroney Citing Private Equity Cash Reserves Cash reserves See: Cash investments cash reserves Investment funds that are held in short-term assets such as Treasury bills and certificates of deposit until more permanent investment opportunities are available. , Available Debt PHOENIX -- The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG ACG American College of Gastroenterology; angiocardiography; apexcardiogram. AcG accelerator globulin (coagulation factor V). AcG accelerator globulin (clotting factor V). ), the leading authority on corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions, holds its 36th annual ACG InterGrowth in·ter·growth n. 1. The growing of one thing with or into another. 2. Mineralogy The growing together of crystals from two or more minerals. conference in Phoenix, AZ, this week in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of a strong M&A environment. ACG InterGrowth (www.acg.org/conferences/intergrowth/) is the world's largest international conference for private equity professionals, investment bankers, lenders, corporate development officers, lawyers and other service providers focused on corporate growth and mergers and acquisitions. This year's conference is the biggest ever, with more than 1,600 dealmakers attending the two and a half day event at The Biltmore in Phoenix, Ariz., May 2-4, 2007. Event registration is still open. To register, please go to: http://www.acg.org/conferences/intergrowth/. "Mergers and acquisitions are especially vibrant in the middle-market," said Daniel A. Varroney, ACG President and CEO. "Many ACG member firms attending ACG InterGrowth will make new connections, and source deals at ACG's unique DealSource "speed dating speed dating n → sistema di appuntamenti grazie al quale si possono incontrare in pochissimo tempo diverse persone e scegliere eventualmente chi frequentare " and Capital Connection private equity showcase events." "The ACG/Thomson DealMaker's Survey in January revealed that 93% of dealmakers surveyed said the M&A environment was good or excellent - the highest percentage ever," said Varroney. "Current cash reserves and the availability of debt indicate the M&A machine is continuing to fire on all cylinders - with the pieces in place for a second consecutive record year." ACG InterGrowth offers: Superb keynotes and panels. Including Tom Ridge Thomas Joseph Ridge (born August 27 1945 near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives (1983–1995), Governor of Pennsylvania (1995–2001), Assistant to the President for Homeland Security , First Secretary of Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States ; Jeffrey Taylor, Founder and Former CEO of Monster.com and Founder and CEO of Eons.com; Charlie Cook, Political Analyst for NBC News, Doug Parker, CEO and Chairman of US Airways Group US Airways Group Inc. NYSE: LCC is the Tempe, Arizona-based airline holding company that operates US Airways, US Airways Express and America West Airlines. It also operates additional companies that provide associated services. , and special Capital Market panel discussions: "Private Equity Goes Public" and "Hedge Funds Go Private." Continuous networking/dealmaking. 75% of attendees say they've struck deals because of their ACG membership. ACG DealSource "speed dating" and Capital Connection private equity marketplace facilitate dealflow. "If you're seeking a deal pipeline and trying to grow your business, look no further than InterGrowth," said ACG InterGrowth Chair Jeri Harman, Managing Director at Allied Capital. "With our largest attendance ever, this is a can't miss event." About ACG Founded in 1954, the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) is the leading global association for professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions. Today ACG stands at nearly 12,000 members from corporations, private equity, finance, and professional service firms representing Fortune 500, Fortune 1000, FTSE FTSE A company that specializes in index calculation. Although not part of a stock exchange, co-owners include the London Stock Exchange and the Financial Times. Notes: The FTSE is similar to Standard & Poor's in the United States. 100, and mid-market companies in 53 chapters in North America and Europe. For more information, please visit: www.acg.org. NOTE TO EDITORS: To interview ACG President and CEO Daniel A. Varroney on the current M&A environment and trends in private equity, or to attend ACG InterGrowth, please call Bill Haynes at 617-372-4314, or e-mail at bill.haynes@backbaycommunications.com. |
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