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Recapitalizations Workshop
June 21, 2006 Register now!
Event Sponsor: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati
Partial and complete recapitalizations are a growing trend in the financial community. From buying out founders and early investors to purchasing a majority of a company's shares, cashing in on equity is becoming a popular alternative to traditional liquidity vehicles like the classic M&A and IPO. This is in part because it is more equitable for the shareholders, who in most cases are seeing more attractive valuations. If you are considering a partial or complete recapitalization, please join Javier Rojas, managing director of Kennet Venture Partners, to learn more about the market opportunity for companies that have retained shares and now want to cash out. Javier will cover the basics including: challenges faced by the management team, costs associated with missed opportunities, valuations, and the process involved in transacting this type of deal. Referring to real life experiences of companies he's advised, Javier will also provide insight into what makes recapitalization a winning deal and how to determine whether it's the right path for you.
Panelists:
Javier Rojas, Managing Director, Kennet Venture Partners
Jeffrey Pancottine, CEO, eProject
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This discussion will focus on recapitalizations as an alternative to traditional liquidity vehicles. This SEMINAR/WORKSHOP will be particularly helpful for early-stage technology companies (entrepreneurs) who are considering their alternatives as their companies grow. CEOs, CFOs, and other company decision makers - particularly those with a stake in the company - will benefit most from the interactive nature of this discussion.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
Learn about recapitalization from every angle - what makes for successful outcomes, how to weight the pros and cons of this vehicle, and measuring the risks and rewards of recapitalization. Javier will discuss his method for determining when is the right time to sell shares and how to approach a transaction with knowledge and savvy.
Javier Rojas
Managing Director, Silicon Valley Office
Kennet Venture Partners
Javier is a managing director of Kennet Venture Partners and leads its U.S. investment activities. He is currently on the boards of Aarohi Communications, NetPro Computing, MedeFinance, Kapow Technologies, and eproject. Prior to joining Kennet, he was a managing director of Broadview International and led their West Coast Software and Services practice. Javier specialized in advising high growth, early-stage companies on how to capitalize on emerging technology markets and partnering opportunities. He invested and/or advised on a number of successful companies and high value exits including Etek, Webex, Looksmart, Blue Mountain Arts, When.com, and Rightworks. Previously, Javier was with Morgan Stanley. Earlier, he founded a software firm that developed products for capital markets interest rate and currency swap traders. He holds an M.B.A. from The Harvard Business School and a B.A.S. from Georgetown University.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
If you are a founder or majority share holder in a company who is even remotely considering recapitalization as a liquidity option, you probably have questions about how to evaluate your own scenario to determine if, when and how much to sell. If you are thinking about raising capital or scaling your business, this is your opportunity to take in advice and even walk away with answers directed at your individual situation.
Date: June 21, 2006
Location: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA
Agenda:
7:30 AM Registration & Informal Networking
8-9 AM Recapitalizations as an alternative to traditional liquidity vehicles - deciding if, when and how much to recapitalize
9:15-10:15 AM Audience Q&A - your opportunity to ask questions that impact your business
Registration Fees: VC TaskForce Members $79, Affiliates: $99, General $135
Register now!
Continental Breakfast included.
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