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IMAP to Host Global M&A Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey, October 23
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Hotel Selected as Location for Symposium
| Source: IMAP
SARASOTA, FL--(Marketwire - June 10, 2009) - IMAP, an exclusive global organization of
leading merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory firms, announced today that
its Global M&A Symposium will be held on Friday, October 23, at the Ciragan
Palace Kempinski Istanbul Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. In addition to IMAP
advisers, the symposium will cater to private equity groups, corporate
development personnel and global M&A attorneys. The agenda will focus on
closing M&A transactions in the current economic climate, while providing
an opportunity to develop relationships with industry professionals.
With access to IMAP's more than 500 advisers, the symposium offers
attendees a prime opportunity to gain perspective on the M&A market,
generate new leads and develop relationships with industry professionals on
an international level. The symposium will feature presentations from a
keynote speaker, as well as panelists from well-known organizations,
including key private equity firm executives from the Middle East and
Southeast Europe, one of the major industrialists in Turkey and a
representative of a global multinational corporation.
"IMAP is excited to host its Global M&A Symposium at the Ciragan Palace
Kempinski Istanbul," said Mark Esbeck, IMAP President. "Over the last
twelve months, IMAP completed a record number of transactions in Turkey,
ranging from textile manufacturing and branded retail apparel to shipment
terminal operations. Turkey, as well as the surrounding region, represents
an emerging global M&A market in which IMAP recognizes tremendous
potential."
"The combination of the city's location, hotel selection, rapidly emerging
business opportunities, the high-level personal networking interaction, and
top-notch speakers will make for an extremely worthwhile and insightful
experience," added Sevket Basev, Managing Director of IMAP's Turkey office
and host for the symposium.
The Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Hotel, a former Ottomon palace, is
situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus in the heart of Istanbul.
In addition to its prestigious and historical location, the Ciragan boasts
a five-star rating and is the first Turkish hotel selected to join the
Leading Hotels of the World, a renowned luxury hospitality organization
representing more than 450 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas.
In 2008, the Ciragan ranked sixth in "The Best Hotel in Europe, Asia Minor
and Russian Federation" category by readers of Condé Nast Traveller, and
second for the best hotel in Europe by readers of Institutional Investor.
The hotel features a variety of dining options, including the award-wining
Tugra Restaurant, a spa, 14 retail boutiques and is located just minutes
from the pedestrian district of Ortakoy.
More information on the symposium including details on speakers, panelists
and registration will be available by the end of June via IMAP's Web site
at www.imap.com.
About IMAP
IMAP is an exclusive global organization of leading merger and acquisition
advisory firms. Formed in 1973, IMAP is composed of 55 offices in nearly
40 countries throughout North and South America, Eastern and Western
Europe, Australia and Asia. In 2008, IMAP advisers completed 252
transactions, with an aggregate transaction value of more than $13 billion.
IMAP advisers provide strategic merger, acquisition, divestiture and
related corporate finance services. Sellers of mid-size companies and
corporate acquirers alike rely upon IMAP for essential local market
knowledge and industry expertise delivered with unparalleled global reach.
Every business day, somewhere in the world, an IMAP advisor is completing
an M&A transaction. More information is available via the Internet at
www.imap.com.