Blank Rome LLP is a multi-practice law firm of more than 450 attorneys with major offices in Philadelphia, New York and Washington, DC. The firm's mission is to provide service to and value for our clients and our community.

Jefferies, a global investment bank and institutional securities firm, has served middle-market and growth companies and their investors for over 40 years. Headquartered in New York with more than 20 offices around the world, Jefferies provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage, research and asset management. The firm is a leading provider of trade execution in equity, high yield, convertible and international securities for institutional investors and high net worth individuals. Jefferies & Company, Inc. is the principal operating subsidiary of Jefferies Group, Inc., a publicly traded holding company (NYSE: JEF).

The leading magazine for all dealmakers covering M&A, bankruptcy, private equity, venture capital, law & tax and corporate restructuring. Each issue of The Deal quickly brings you up to speed on current deals in every sector from all around the world. We cover the players – the people behind the deals – plus we bring you comprehensive perspectives and timely commentary and analysis with pages of charts and stats, as well as in-depth features throughout the magazine.

Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, an international investment bank established in 1970, is recognized as a leading provider of valuations and financial opinions, a national leader in middle-market M&A and financing, and the most active financial restructuring advisor of any investment bank in the world. The firm also is an active provider of capital to middle-market companies through its merchant banking funds.

Korn/Ferry is the world's premier provider of executive human capital solutions, with services ranging from corporate governance and CEO recruitment to executive search, middle-management recruitment, strategic management assessment and executive coaching and development.

Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners LP (Morgan Stanley AIP) offers Morgan Stanley’s clients enhanced investment opportunities in the area of alternative investments. Currently, Morgan Stanley AIP is offering eligible investors access to alternatives via two primary strategies, a liquid markets (i.e. hedge) fund of funds strategy and a private markets (i.e. private equity, venture capital, distressed securities, secondary purchases of limited partnership interests, growth capital and co-investments) fund of funds strategy. In addition, Morgan Stanley AIP assists investors with portfolio overlays as investors seek to implement portable alpha strategies.

UBS is one of the world's leading financial firms. We are one of the world's leading wealth management businesses, a global investment banking and securities firm, a leading asset manager and the market leader in Swiss retail and commercial banking. UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide, with offices in 50 countries. The firm employs 65,929 people, 40% of whom are located in Switzerland, 39% in the Americas, 15% in Europe and 6% in Asia.

The Wharton Private Equity Network ("WPEN") offers to the Wharton private equity community opportunities for networking, growth, and education. With over 2000 fellow Wharton alums in nearly 30 locations worldwide, WPEN can and will bring value-added content, discourse, and events to our community. We are one of the fastest growing alumni organizations affiliated with the Wharton School, and one that will continue to grow and thrive within the community.

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Institutional Investor magazine has been a flagship publication for nearly 40 years and has continuously provided ground-breaking detailed coverage of the events, issues and people who impact the world of business and finance. With industry recognized research and ratings, award-winning editorial and exclusive interviews Institutional Investor magazine is the publication more C-level executives turn to for industry trends and analysis.

Founded in 1988, JLL is among the leading private equity investment firms in the country. Since inception, JLL has managed a series of private equity funds aggregating more than $2.4 billion in committed capital.

Smart and Associates LLC is a business advisory and accounting firm with offices in Atlanta, Baltimore/DC, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia serving clients throughout the US and globally.
 

For 40 years now, Venture Economics has been the private equity industry's most trusted sources. A division of Thomson Financial, Venture Economics provides accurate and comprehensive database including VentureXpert and leading publications including Buyouts Newsletter, Private Equity Week and Venture Capital Journal.
 

Wachovia Securities has become a national force in investment banking through strategic acquisitions and experienced talent—the result being a comprehensive advisory and execution capability and a cohesive culture that encourages creative ideas, capital solutions, and experienced advice.

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