Mergers and Acquisitions

Analysis of Transaction Structuring, Current Capital Markets and Accounting for Income Taxes
CAPITAL, TAX and FAS 109/FIN 48 CONSIDERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO YOUR M&A ACTIVITIES

DECEMBER 9, 2009

True Partners Consulting
225 W. Wacker Drive, 4th Floor
Conference Center — Wacker Room
Chicago, Illinois

Discussion and Analysis of the Complexities of Structuring Merger and Acquisition Transactions in Today‘s Environment and its Impact on Accounting for Income Taxes

A practical discussion of the following topics:
—Tax Structuring Implications
• Stock v. Asset Transactions
• Non-Taxable v. Taxable Transactions
• Acquiring Distressed Companies
— Capital Markets
• Update on Current M&A Market
• Debt and Equity Capital Raising Markets
• Case Studies on Transactions Getting Completed in Today‘s Market
— Accounting for Income Taxes
• FAS 141(R) Accounting for Business Combinations
• FAS 109 Considerations for Business Combinations
• FIN 48 Considerations for Business Combinations
—And More…

Agenda:
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Welcome and Presentation
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Lunch
12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Presentation
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Questions and Conclusion

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Recommended CPE: 4 hours
Recommended CLE: 4 hours
True Partners Consulting intends to apply for CLE credit