WELCOME TO THE

REVOLUTIONNational Members Conference& Evening at the Races

5TH July 2007NewburyUK

To meet the other member firms• Introduce yourselves so you can work together• To find out what works for them, and what doesn’t• To be aware how the national network can help you ‘get deals done’

To receive technical training and tips from the team of experts who provide support to members of The Corporate Finance Network• To learn from their advice• To understand how they can help you• To be comfortable how & when you are going to involve them

To hear about current developments in the banking and finance market... from ‘insiders’ in the industry• Who’s who?• How is the market developing?• Where is it going in the future?

To learn from other professionals• Lots of practical suggestions• To ensure you are working efficiently• To help develop The Corporate Finance Network

6 months’ ago The Corporate Finance Network was just a concept

3 months’ ago We began selecting our founder members

Now Our first National Conference

The future? You decide

WHY SHOULD YOU BE THERE?

PROGRAMMEThur 5th July: 10am - 4pm Conference at Donnington Valley (www.donningtonvalley.co.uk)5pm - Late Evening Races at Newbury

Fri 6th Jul:Free time to socialise, play a round of golf, use health club & spa.

Accommodation has been reserved at 4* Donnington Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort on Wed 4th July & Thur 5th July, but is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, so fax your registration form back ASAP.

BE INFORMED BE INVOLVED BE THERE!

KIRSTY MCGREGOR, CHAIRMAN:SO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Founder of The Corporate Finance Network, presenter and consultant advisor to firms, will lead sessions on her vision for the future of the network, including demonstration of draft website concept and update on the marketing of the brand.

ROBERT WILLIAMS, CORPORATE FINANCIER: WATCHING OUT FOR THE PITFALLS…AND GETTING THE DEAL DONE!

Here is a quote about Robert Williams BA (Hons) ACA CF MBA EWI, from the senior corporate finance partner of a leading firm of corporate lawyers in the North West, recommended by the Legal 500.

“Whilst Robert is obviously a technical corporate finance specialist and chartered accountant, he brings to a deal an appropriate toughness, creativity and certain flair which often makes the deal happen, where a more conventional approach would fail.”

So what is it that makes deals fall over? And what are the tips Robert can share with us to ensure we get more transactions to completion?

JO EDWARDS, MARKETING SPECIALIST: HOW TO RUN AMAZINGLY SUCCESSFUL EVENTS

As a specialist marketing company to the accountancy profession, JE Consulting are in tune with the needs of this sector, and therefore can provide the necessary expertise to promote specialist accountancy services to SME business owners and their professional contacts. So how does Jo recommend you stand out from the crowd?

TIM DAFFURN, BUSINESS OWNER: LESSONS TO BE LEARNT FROM RACING, BLIND DATE & AN MBI

Tim Daffurn has been an audit partner in a regional firm of chartered accountants, and has also worked at a senior level at two ‘Group A’ firms.

However Tim is no ordinary chartered accountant. He is a former racing driver, has competed for Great Britain in carriage riding, and has appeared as a contestant on Blind Date! So it was no surprise at all to Kirsty, when he asked her to advise on his MBI of a pallet-making business in 2002. After a seemingly never-ending and tumultuous deal process, the acquisition finally completed in early 2005!

Since completion, there have been some challenges and some successes. So, needless to say, Tim can now provide a huge amount of advice to any prospective MBI candidates. He exclusively recounts his story and explains the lessons he has learnt along the way.

BOB LEFROY, BUSINESS MONEY: MEDIA PARTNER

As the leading publication for news within the banking and finance markets, the Business Money team have seen how much things have changed over the last decade and are best placed to discuss how things are still developing and what we can look forward to in the future.

NICOLA HODSON, TWO MONKEYS: THE CONCIERGE & LIFESTYLE DIRECTORY FOR FAMILIES

Two Monkeys is a company for families who want to the most out of life. They lend a hand to make your money and time go further. Life, work, food, home, play, travel, shop... for grown ups and children. With membership you get money off products, services and activities, both luxury and practical, and invaluable opportunities to enjoy enhanced services, special treats or VIP invitations. Join now at www.twomonkeys.uk.com and get half price membership, £10 per month for the first 6 months. Or join with a Corporate Deal for your employees.

You’re an Accountant, you do the sums!

JEREMY BENNETT, CORPORATE LAWYER: LAWYERS AREN’T THAT BAD, YOU KNOW!

Jez isn’t your typical lawyer. But he freely admitted that the ‘legal slot’ on most seminars is the boring part, so he promised to make his bit interesting! Besides acting for clients in corporate finance transactions, Jez also acts for many asset based lenders, helping them exit from insolvent or fraudulent cases. So perhaps some stories from Jez will be pretty interesting after all!

ANDY GRANTHAM, ASSET BASED LENDER: ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF BARCLAYS COMMERCIAL FINANCE

Barclays Commercial Finance sit within the Asset and Sales Finance division of Barclays Bank Plc.

They specialise in generating business from the external, introducer-led market, by providing innovative asset-based lending solutions that use a business’s assets to structure cost effective funding packages.

Their mix of products includes Invoice Discounting, Stock Finance, Plant & Machinery Finance, Short-term Property Finance and Cashflow Strips, allowing your clients access to a rich source of funding for both transactional, working capital and growth requirements.

These facilities can be used as a dynamic funding tool for MBOs/MBIs/BIMBOs and/or acquisitions, which can negate the need to give away “expensive” equity and allow the management to retain control of the business.

They bring experienced industry professionals to structure transactions and as part of the respected Barclays Bank brand, provide access to a huge range of other Barclays group products as required.

Andy, Regional Director, talks about the continual development of the Asset Based Lending market, and tells us what is going to make them different to the myriad of other debtor finance companies out there.

Attendance at The Corporate Finance Network National Conference, Thursday 5th July including lunch & refreshments.

Evening at Newbury Races including transport to/from the racecourse, a 3 course dinner, advice from a ‘tipster’ & private use of Executive Suite directly overlooking the course.

Accommodation on Wednesday 4th July at the conference venue, Donnington Valley Hotel, Spa & Golf resort (evening before the conference).

Accommodation on Thursday 5th July at Donnington Valley (evening after the conference & races).

Rate for non-members per person

Discounted rate for members per person

Number of delegates

Total Cost

£250.00

£165.00

£170.00

£170.00

£150.00

£95.00

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£155.00

Total (ex VAT)

Plus VAT @ 17.5%

Total (inc VAT)

PLEASE COMPLETE & FAX BACK TO 0870 429 2137 ACCOMMODATION ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS

FAX TO: 0870 429 2137

Send payment to:Account Name: The Corporate Finance Network (GB) LLPSort code: 40-27-15Account number: 84174550

Signed: Print Name:

On behalf of (name of firm):

Contact email address: Contact telephone number:

Bookings cannot be confirmed until payment has been received. Any cancellations must be made in writing and will be subject to a £40 administration charge per delegate. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after 5th June 2007. The Corporate Finance Network reserves the right to alter the programme/speakers without prior notification.

Dress Code: Smart Casual or Business Suit

The Corporate Finance Network (GB) LLP, Kingfisher House, 12 Brookwater Close, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 0QR

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