Conference Overview

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to host its 2012 Consumer & Food Conference on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at the Grand Hyatt New York. This conference will focus on cutting edge opportunities in a resilient and evolving industry and is an excellent forum to develop relationships, expand industry contacts and gain insight into successful strategies across industry segments.

Houlihan Lokey’s 2012 Consumer & Food Conference will feature a variety of companies—each presenting overviews of their businesses followed by sector-specific panel discussions. Presenters, prospective investors and strategic partners will also be able to schedule targeted, one-on-one breakout sessions. The conference provides a rich environment for business development opportunities.

Conference Format

Executives from high-performing companies will showcase their businesses to an audience of more than 500 prospective financial, institutional and strategic investors.

Company Presentations: Public and private companies will present overviews of their respective business models and compelling growth strategies, followed by sector-specific panel sessions.

Panel Discussion: There will be a topical, in-depth capital markets panel discussing the current state of the market.

One-on-One Meetings: Upon request from prospective investors/partners, Houlihan Lokey can arrange targeted, one-on-one meetings with presenters during the conference.

Industry Sectors Represented

Who Should Attend

• Senior executives from public and private companies
  
  
• Private equity investors with relevant industry experience and knowledge
  
  
• Institutional investors, including mutual funds, mezzanine and senior debt providers