ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- ADVISORY -
WHAT: "Raising Capital and The Changing Landscape": Eighth Annual
Orange County Public Company Forum
WHO: Corporate executives and consultants from Orange County's
premier businesses to hear experts representing a wide range
of perspectives, including the SEC director of corporation
finance, a managing director of Bear, Stearns LA-based
investment banking group and the managing director of
Nasdaq's technology sector.
WHY: Given the economic volatility nationwide and throughout
Southern California, the IPO market has shriveled and
challenges in raising capital have dramatically increased.
Venture capital investments alone are expected to plunge
from $100 billion last year to $60 billion in 2001.
Strategic advice on top sources of current capital will
highlight creative options in several areas, e.g., private
equity placements, debentures, and LBOs.
WHEN: Thursday, February 22, 2001
7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Irvine Marriott Hotel
1800 Von Karman
949-553-0100