Patton Boggs LLP, Beers & Cutler, BB&T Capital Markets, and the Private Banking and Investment Group of Merrill Lynch invite you to a series of complimentary breakfast seminars. Join founders of Washington's premier companies for networking, advice from the experts, and insights from entrepreneurs who have successfully sold their companies.

Who Should Attend: Owners and executives who are considering selling their businesses and would like to better understand the market, valuation methodologies, sales strategies, and best pre-sale accounting and tax practices.

October 4, 2006
LESSONS OF THE LEGENDS
A Breakfast Series for the Business Owner Considering a Sale

Panelist include:
Fred Schaufeld, Chairman
N.E.W. Customer Services Cos., Inc.

Listen to Fred Schaufeld and other entrepreneurs who founded DC-area companies speak, in an interactive panel format, discuss how they sold their businesses. What went right, what went wrong, and how they might do it differently if they had the chance.

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Upcoming briefings in the series:

November 15, 2006
VALUATION & ALTERNATIVE SALE STRATEGIES
A panel of experts specializing in purchasing and financing businesses will speak about selling part of your business today, securing growth capital for the future, and selling the company again in the future.

January 17, 2007
PREPARING FOR LIQUIDITY - A SELLER'S GUIDE
A panel of experts will talk about how to prepare your company for sale. With proper planning and foresight, you can avoid unanticipated financial or operational concerns and identify potential issues that could impact the valuation of your company.

March 21, 2007
ALTERNATIVES TO SELLING YOUR COMPANY - FINANCING GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Now may or may not be the best time to sell your company. Hear finance professionals speak about types of companies they look to finance, their investment criteria, and the general structures that such forms of financing typically entail.

May 9, 2007
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RAINBOW
A panel of tax attorneys and wealth management experts will discuss minimizing taxable gains recognized upon the sale of your business, restructuring the ownership before the transaction, and managing the sales proceeds. They will describe strategies designed to maximize personal financial security and investment returns.

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