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The program will be divided into two major discussion topics.

‪‬Part 1: Update on Legal issues and Trends in Distressed Acquisitions

Circuit split regarding secured lenders’ right to credit bid. Will the Supreme Court get involved?‪‬
In re Philadelphia Newspapers, LLC, 599 F.3d 298 (3d Cir. 2010)‪‬
In re River Road Hotel Partners LLC, et al., Case No. 09-30029 (N.D. IL.)
Update on bid protections trends and battles
Role of junior debt in the sale process
Cheaper and faster alternatives to bankruptcy courts sales: foreclosures and assignments for the benefit of creditors

Part 2: The Dealmakers

What is the role of private equity and distressed investors in the new economic climate?‪‬
Where is the movement?‪‬
Strategies for when to buy and when to hold.‪‬
Is there still incentive to be a stalking horse bidder?
Acquiring distressed debt as part of an acquisition strategy
Industries to watch in 2012

The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress a firm that produces a series of live webcasts which examine trends, regulatory and technology changes across a variety of industries.

The categories include: TURNAROUND ATLAS AWARD of the Year $1+ billion (Top completed assignments that are either in-or-out of court , obligations/liabilities exceeding $1billion pre-turnaround.) – Spansion
CROSS-BORDER TURNAROUND of the Year (Top completed assignments that are either in-or-out of court involving multiple operations and/or jurisdictions.) – Spansion
CHAPTER 11 TURNAROUND of the Year – LARGE (Top completed chapter 11 reorganization with obligations/liabilities exceeding $1billion pre-turnaround. ) – Spansion
TELECOM & TECHNOLOGY – (Industry Award Category) – Spansion
BOUTIQUE FINANCIAL ADVISOR of the Year (Eligibility: Investment bank with dedicated restructuring practice group that has completed assignments and are specialized by sector, size or practice expertise. Methodology: Winners selected based on the number of significant assignments, wins per size and complexity.) – Gordian

The award was the culmination of a year in which Gordian played an active role in a number of successful restructurings, including CCS Medical, Contech, Lexington Precision, Marsico, Newark Group, Ramsey Industries, Schutt Sports, Spansion and TLC Vision.

Through a pre-arranged bankruptcy that lasted less than three months, the Company implemented a plan of reorganization that provided 82% of the pro forma equity to the Noteholders, 3% to management and 15% to existing equity holders – a miraculous outcome for old equity, more so given the discounted levels the Notes were trading at when the deal was negotiated.

While reporting some signs of progress, such as a surge in vehicle sales in China and positive cash flow, GM said Monday its revenue fell 26% to $28 billion from the 2008 period, partly because its bankruptcy filing damped sales and forced an extended shutdown of its U.S. plants. The car maker continued to lose money in North America and Europe, and was saddled with $505 million in restructuring costs.