Virtual Forum Archives

Virtual Forum: Pension Reform: What you Need to Know and What You Need to Do
January 30, 2007
3:30 – 5:15 p.m. ET

The emphasis in this session will be on the "practical" implications of pension reform. What changes are likely in investment policy, asset allocation, etc. How will pension reform affect DB plans and the interaction between DB and DC plans.

Speakers:
Ethan E. Kra, Worldwide Partner & Chief Actuary-Retirement, Mercer Human Resource Consulting
R. Bradford Huss, Director, Trucker Huss

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Virtual Forum: Capital Structure Optimization: New Tools for the Current Market Environment
October 31, 2006
3:30 – 5:15 p.m. ET

This session will feature a discussion of the ways that improvements in capital structure can yield higher returns for shareholders. The discussion will begin with an overview of market trends and will then move in to an examination of the ways corporate clients have undertaken transactions to optimize their capital base. Topics featured will include convertible bonds, “hybrid” products (such as those receiving equity credit at the rating agencies), and accelerated share repurchase techniques.

Speakers:
John McGarry, Vice President, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
John Kolz, Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Scott Romanoff, Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Jason Lee, Vice President, Goldman, Sachs & Co.

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Virtual Forum: The Pros and Cons of Earnings Guidance
September 26, 2006
3:30 – 5:15 p.m. E.T.

Many executives believe that providing quarterly earnings guidance helps them maintain good communications with investors, increase company visibility, reduce share price volatility and improve valuations. McKinsey analysis finds that the practice offers few of the expected benefits, but imposes real costs, particularly management time and an overemphasis on short-term performance. Executives should consider whether providing quarterly earnings guidance is necessary - or whether they would better serve their investors by focusing on what drives the underlying long-term performance of the business.

Speaker:
S.R. Rajan
Senior Expert, Corporate Finance
McKinsey & Company

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Virtual Forum: Hedging Horizons
September 19, 2006
3:30 – 5:15 p.m. E.T.

Defining the appropriate hedge tenor can be a challenging undertaking when devising a currency risk management program. In this executive virtual forum, we highlight the various parameters a company should consider during this process and describe how business characteristics and market behaviors can influence this important decision.

Speaker:
Didier Hirogoyen
Managing Director - Foreign Exchange Risk Advisory Group
Citigroup

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