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National Investment Banking Competition & Conference | 2011

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The National Investment Banking Conference and Competition 2011 is one of the nations

largest and most prestigious investment banking conferences in Canada. As a delegate,

you will take part in a plethora of stimulating events from spectacular keynotes delivered

by leading industry professionals, to workshop sessions, an interactive trading simulation,

a live final round of the competition, the gala dinner, networking events and more!

With the conference fast approaching, the Organizing Committee would like you to make

preference indications for the Trading Simulation and several workshop selection choices.

The Trading Simulation by MDA Training is taking place on the first day of the conference

and is set to provide you with a greater appreciation and understanding of investmentbanking, sales, trading, and research. This engaging and challenging simulation requires

students to take on a role of a sales person, trader, market maker, client or researcher.

We would like for you to rank in order of preference which role you would be most

interested in playing.

The Corporate Finance and Capital Markets Workshop Series will be held on the second

day of the conference. There will be three workshop sessions. Delegates will have to

choose which workshop they would most like to participate in for each session. You are

only allowed to attend one workshop per session.

Please refer to the detailed descriptions of the roles and the workshops in the following

pages. Read the information thoroughly then follow the link to the Selection Form. It is

mandatory for you to fill out the form completely by the 11th

of Januaryand well do our

best to accommodate your preferences and to maximize your experience at NIBC.

We are looking forward to welcoming you next week at what will truly be the most

memorable delegate experience Vancouver has to offer you!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact David Lam at

[email protected] or Amelia Lak at [email protected].

Thank you,

The NIBC Organizing Committee


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE . Page 1

CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION . Page 2

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS . Page 3

TRADING SIMULATION . Page 4

CORPORATE FINANCE

& CAPITAL MARKETS . Page 5

WORKSHOP SERIES . Page 6

NIGHT EVENT . Page 7

ACCOMMODATION . Page 8

TRANSPORTATION . Page 9

SUGGESTED ATTIRE .. Page 10

SPONSORS .. Page 11


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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE


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CHECK IN & REGISTRATION

Registration will begin at 2:00pm on January 13, 2010.

When you arrive at the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver (300-999 Canada Place), follow

the NIBC signs and guidance from our team to make your way to the registration

centre. There, you will receive your nametag and delegate bag.

If you are an external delegate who has arranged for accommodation with us,

please try to arrive at noon in order to have sufficient time to check in at the

reception desk and to receive your room assignment. Also, one person from the

room must provide a credit card to cover incidentals such as room service andmovies, which will not be covered by NIBC.

The Opening Keynote Speech by Paul Donnelly, Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie

Capital Markets Canada will begin at 2:30pm sharp.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Paul Donnelly Kathy Butler Don LindsayOpening Keynote Speaker

Chief Executive Officer of

Macquarie Capital Markets

Canada Ltd. Paul joined

Macquarie in 1995 and has been

President and Chief Executive

Officer of Macquarie CapitalMarkets Canada since December

2007. Since joining Macquarie,

Pauls focus has been on

complex ECM and M&A

transactions for clients across all

sectors. Paul led some of

Australias most complex and

innovative IPOs and advised on

more than 50 capital structuring

transactions including hybridsecurities and share buybacks

playing a large part in the

development of the Australian

hybrid market. Paul has also

advised governments and special

committees in the UK, Hungary

and Australia on privatisations

and asset sales.

Morning Keynote Speaker

Kathy Butler is a Managing

Director in CIBC World Markets

Vancouver Investment Banking

Group. She joined CIBC World

Markets in Toronto in 1996 and

has been involved in a number ofprivate and public financings, as

well as advisory mandates. Kathy

holds an MBA (Honours) from

the Rotman School of

Management and a Bachelor of

Commerce in Finance (Honours)

from the University of British

Columbia. Ms. Butler is on the

Board of Directors of Atira

Womens Resource Society andis a Partner of BC Social Venture

Partners.

Gala Dinner Keynote Speaker

Don Lindsay joined Teck Cominco

Limited as President in January

2005, was appointed to the

Board in February 2005 and was

appointed Chief Executive

Officer in April 2005. He is agraduate of Queens University

(B.Sc., Hons.) and Harvard

Business School (M.B.A.). Since

2008 he has been Chairman of

International Zinc Association.

Mr. Lindsay was employed by

CIBC World Markets Inc.

(investment banking) from 1985

to 2004 where he was Presidentof CIBC World Markets Inc., Head

of Investment and Corporate

Banking and Head of the Asia

Pacific Region.


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The MDA trading simulation is 3 hours of challenging simulation that provides participants

with a greater appreciation and understanding of investment banking, sales, trading, and

research. Participants will be assigned to one of the following roles: Sales, Traders,

Market Makers and Researches and will get hands on experience in: planning trading

strategies, executing trades, analyzing financial information and running meetings.

The participants assigned as traders,

market makers, buy-side clients, and

sales people will be responsible for the

following simulation tasks:

Planning trading strategies Trading Building sell-side / buy-side client

relationships

Deciding on what research morningmeetings (if any) to attend

Attending research morningmeetings

Requesting news analysis fromresearch

The participants assigned as researchers

provide valuable analysis of specific

stocks that are traded in the simulation.

Research staff will be:

Analyzing financial information Analyzing news items Promoting and running morning

meetings

Charging traders for morningmeeting attendance and/or news

analysis

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Corporate Finance and

Capital Markets Workshop Series

Session 1

Going Public The IPO Process

This workshop will introduce students to the process of listing a private

company on the stock market. It is designed as a practitioners guide to

the IPO process and will cover the preparation, execution, and marketing

components of taking a company public. Discussion will revolve around

using a real-world example to understand the logistical steps taken to

execute an IPO from an investment banking perspective.

Presented by

Equity Research

This workshop will equip students with essential tools to write a research

report. It will provide an overview of equity research and skills of a

successful Research Associate. Through real life examples, delegates are

expected to learn the technicalities of the field and how to better prepare

for a career in research.

Valuation Methodologies

This workshop will introduce students to the common valuation

methodologies utilized by investment banks. Using practical examples,

the workshop will examine in detail the concepts of comparable

company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, and discounted cash

flow modeling, along with the benefits and pitfalls of each approach.


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Session 2

M&A Trends

This workshop will introduce students to the concept of mergers and

acquisitions. It will uncover the major reasons for M&A activity and discussreal-world examples to understand the logistical steps taken to execute

mergers and acquisitions from an investment banking perspective.

Presented by

Equity Modeling

This workshop will further evaluate the fundamentals of equity modeling.

Emphasis will be given to the development of financial models using

discounted cash flows.

Learn How They Succeeded

This workshop will be presented by a junior professional who started a

career in the financial industry. She will share his/her experience during the

recruitment process and at work. Students will gain insights on career

alternatives and opportunities available to them

Session 3

Private Equity Panel

This panel will have experienced private equity representatives discussing

their views on the industry, key trends and challenges, and careers in this

field. The discussion will also provide attendees with insights into the role

private equity can play in the financial markets, both privately and publicly.

The panel is expected to be interactive with a moderator asking questions at

the beginning of the session and students having the opportunity to ask

questions and comment during the Q&A session.

Presented by

sternpartners

Credit Crisis & Recovery for Investment Banks

This workshop will discuss the state of recovery since the credit crunch of

2006. Issues such as the effects of the credit crisis on employment and on

investment banks, the stability of the recovery, and factors currently

threatening the recovery will be talked about in detail.

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NIGHT EVENT

Barcelona Ultra Lounge

Barcelona's Ultra Lounge concept lends itself to the boutique

style clubs of Las Vegas, Miami, New York and London. From

an eccentric DJ booth inspired from Cameo in South Beach,

Miami to an imaginative twist on the features from Crobar in

Chicago and Spider Club in New York, to the lavish colors and

textures from XS in Vegas... You can expect a flavor of class

comparable world-wide. A beautifully designed room with

the sensual warmth for a first date drink, but with plenty ofcutting edge glitz and glam to rock the night away.

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ACCOMODATION

You will receive your roommate details at the time

of check in.

Rooming has been arranged to the best of our

abilities through the preferences you have

indicated on the roommate preference form.

Please note that unclear preferences may not have

been accommodated due to conflicting roommatepreference requests.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

David Lam| [email protected]

Amelia Lak | [email protected].

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mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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TRANSPORTATION

Public Transit from Vancouver International Airport Other Transit Options from Vancouver

International Airport

1. Follow the Canada Line to sign to the YVR-Airport Station.

2. Take a train heading to Waterfront Station.3. Disembark at the Waterfront Station and exit

the station.

4. Head southwest on Ferry Ramp toward WestCordova Street for approximately 270m.

5. Go along West Cordova Street for 110m,walking pass Cartier Vancouver, and turn right

at Howe Street.

6. Walk on Howe Street for 63m, and turn left atCanada Place. You should see Pan Pacific Hotel

on the right side of the road.

The Canada Line journey should take roughly 30

minutes and the walk from the Waterfront Station

to the hotel should be a further 5 minutes.

Visit the official website atwww.yvr.caand

select Getting To & From YVR.

Walking Map from Waterfront Station

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SUGGESTED ATTIRE

During Conference | Business Formal

Night Event on Friday | Business Formal/Dress to Impress

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SPONSORSWe would like to extend our gratitude to the generous sponsors of NIBC 2011.

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