In this mission
critical session, shipowners and commercial bankers can learn how to
access private equity, what valuation metrics to use, techniques on
crafting incentive fees, the mechanics of control - and how private
equity can help you get your deals done!
Chairman’s
Opening Remarks
Michel
Bourgery, Head of Advisory, M&A Services, DVB Bank
Setting the
Stage – Analysis and Trends of Private Equity Deals in Shipping
Nora
Huvane, Managing Editor, Marine Money
Getting in Depth
Nanakjeet
Singh Bajwa, Vice President, Fortress Investment Group
In 2007,
Fortress co-invested in more than a dozen handysize bulk carriers with
Clipper Group.
Discover the
shipping strategy of one of the world’s largest equity funds.
Kevin
Kennedy, CFO, Synergy Marine
Kevin works for
Synergy, a private owner of containerships, and will address how to
access private equity capital.
Ciro Russo, EFILOG Private Equity Fund
In November,
Milan based Efibanca received authorization form the Bank of Italy to
launch this new fund. Set to raise up to Eur. 80mm, for investments in
the shipping and logistics sectors in Italy.
Jose
Elverdin, Jr., President, Argenmar
The limitations
of private equity financing of Latin American water-borne logistic
projects. The joint venture approach. What are the partners looking for?
Argenmar, a distinctive case.
Alex G.
Taylor, Sr. Vice President, SSY Capital
In 2007 SSY
Capital arranged over $250 million in lease and highly leveraged debt
financings. Alex will discuss how shipowners can use leasing structures
as a way to facilitate private equity investment into vessels.
Ted
Horton, Capital Markets Group, Seward & Kissel
One the most
challenging elements of concluding private equity deals is simply
structuring deals that work for both sides. Issues such as control,
buy/sell decisions, incentive/management fees can be deal killers - even
when both parties are keen to proceed. Benefit from the experience of
one of the most active legal advisors in this arena.
