CFO Roundtable Presents:  Capital Markets Update

Summary:

We will provide an overview of the realities of how the capital markets have changed in recent years, focusing on challenges, opportunities, pitfalls and lessons learned that all financial executives of public companies or companies that plan to be public need. 

Learning Objectives: 

After completing this course, attendees should have an enhanced understanding of the following:

Ø      How capital markets have changed in recent years

Ø      Expectations of chief financial officers in the current environment

Ø      Strategies for leading companies through a successful initial public offering

Ø      Assessing the capital markets in 2009 and beyond

Program Content: 

Ø      A review of the capital markets over the last few years, and how things have changed

Ø      Case Studies:  How to execute a successful IPO, and leverage that success once you are publicly-traded

Ø      How pubic markets view the role of the chief financial officer

Ø      A forecast into the public markets in 2009

Speakers include:

·        Bob McCooey, Vice President Capital Markets and New Listings, NASDAQ OMX