Registration and Networking: 8:30am

Welcome
Bruce Mann, Senior Partner, Morrison & Foerster

Avi Berger, Managing Partner, Kesselman & Kesselman, PwC Israel 

Overview of the M&A Environment in 2010
David Fass, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank, Head of Global Banking Europe of Deutsche Bank 
  
New Developments in the M&A Arena

• What private equity investors look for in deciding whether to acquire a company?
  Scott Tobin, General Partner, Battery Ventures
  
  
• What VC investors look for in deciding whether to invest in a company?
  Aaron Mankovski, Managing General Partner, Pitango Venture Capital
  
  
• What a strategic acquirer looks for in making an acquisitions
  Asher Levy, Deputy CEO, Global Business, Orbotech
  
  
• Current tax issues in M&A transactions - Acquisitions of US companies
  Doron Sadan, Tax Partner, PwC Israel
  
  
• Accounting developments in M&A - Acquisitions of US companies
  Liat Enzel-Aviel, Partner & Transactions Services Leader, PwC Israel 

Coffee Break

Overview of the Financing Environment in 2010
Len Rosen, Managing Director, Barclays Capital, Chief Executive Officer ,Barclays Capital Israel  

Raising Funds in the Post Downturn Era

• Preparation for the IPO process
  Joseph Magnas, Morrison & Foerster
• The financing choices for a private company
  Dr. Yoav Avidor, CEO, Cheetah Medical 

The Choice between an IPO or Selling to a Strategic Buyer or Private Equity Buyer
Bruce Mann, Senior Partner, Morrison & Foerster 

Lunch: 1:30 pm 
 

Presentations will be conducted in English