Corporate earnings and public equity values are faltering -- no doubt about it. Will 2008 be as difficult as current economic and market statistics suggest? How will -- and should -- companies grow in this environment? What is the role of corporate acquisitions in times of slower "organic" growth? Join our panel of experts and moderator David Deutsch, President, David N. Deutsch & Company as they address this important subject.

• Will the convergence of providers continue?
• What will happen to deal structures?
• Is it a sign of too much money chasing too few deals?
• Are risks exacerbated or mitigated by holding more of a company's capital structure?
• Are underwriting standards the same up and down the balance sheet?
• What are "enterprise solutions" and the implications of financing 100% of the capital structure?

MODERATOR:
David Deutsch, President, David N. Deutsch & Company LLC

SPEAKERS:
George Varughese, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal LL
Michael Appel, Managing Director, Quest Turnaround Advisors  
Ira Perlmuter, Managing Director, T5 Equity Partners LLC
Maureen Quinn, Managing Director, Executive Interim Management