Port Finance International Conference Invitation

23 April 2009 - Marina Mandarin, Singapore

Aimed at senior executives within Port and Terminal operating companies, as well as Banking, Legal and Corporate Finance experts, Port Finance International will investigate the challenges associated with financing and managing major port investments and developments and will assess the economic criteria of financing and valuating ports. The conference will bring together industry leaders to review key challenges and topics currently facing the market. It will also study economic trends, especially in the current volatile market climate and look at issues surrounding Private & Public Partnerships (PPP). With a look at recent industry trends and movements, and a review of the various investment opportunities and products currently available, this event will provide an up to date overview of this complex and exciting market.

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Confirmed speakers at this inaugural Port Finance International Conference Asia include:
Timothy Ross, Executive Director, UBS Investment Bank, Head, Transport & Infrastructure, Asia Dr. Matthias Umlauf, Head of Corporate Communications Asia, HSH Nordbank AG. KONG Kok Chee, Senior Manager, Portek Ports Holdings Pte Ltd. Dato’ Jude P Benny, Managing Partner, Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP Jeffrey Lai, Managing Director, SE Asia, Arthur D. Little	Chris Lowe, Partner, Watson, Farley & Williams LLP John Vautrain, Senior Vice President, Purvin & Gertz Tom Ossieur, Consultant, Drewry Shipping Consultants Quah Ban Huat, Chief Finance Officer, Rickmers Trust Management Stephen Wilford, Director, Corporate Investigations South-East Asia, Control Risks With more to follow...

A number of issues will be covered throughout the day, including the following:

Topics to be covered
Perspectives for global trade and ports - an overview Private and public partnership (PPP) - the key to successful PPP operations To invest or not to invest in this economic crisis Port valuations and the credit crisis Joint ventures and strategic alliances Comparison and review of finance and investment products available	Negotiations and contracts Due diligence and risk mitigation Investor relations Industry impact - what growth does the market really need? Construction risks in port development Regional outlook - Country reviews Case studies And others...

This conference will be of benefit to anyone from the following sectors:

Who should attend?
Port and Terminal Operators Port Authorities Banks and Corporate Finance Houses Law Firms Ship Owners Shipping Agents	Brokers and Insurers Policy Makers Real Estate and Infrastructure Developers Transportation Consultants Chief Executive Officers Chief Finance Offices	Managing Directors Finance Directors General Managers Economic Advisors Analysts Chairmen

Register for Port Finance International Asia
The registration fees are: Ł475/SG$1050 for the day (including all refreshments, social functions, and access to the presentations post-event). Please Note - Early Bird Discount of Ł400/SG$875 must be booked by 27 March 2009. Plus – receive 30% off the second and any subsequent delegate registrations from the same company. To register your place at this exclusive event, please contact: Patricia Chong on telephone: +65 6517 4941/4933, or email: pfi@efusion.com.sg Or fill in the online registration form by clicking here.

www.portfinanceinternational.com

Early Bird discount Ł400/SG$875 Register by 27 March 2009 – 30% off the second and any subsequent delegate registrations from the same company.