Mergers and Acquisition activity has heated up throughout 2005, and all signs point to a continued flurry of deal making well into next year. Confidence in the economy, easy access to capital and the desire to accelerate growth are fueling this merger mania. Here's your opportunity to learn first hand how some of the Bay Area's most innovative deal makers have struck their deals.

Our expert panel will share the inside story on deals they've been involved in. They'll also discuss recent merger trends and successes, what lies ahead, and how you and your company can benefit.

Moderated by: Mark Calvey, San Francisco Business Times Finance Reporter Opening Remarks: Donald Reinke, Partner, Reed Smith

Speakers:

Overview: James Freedman, Managing Director, Barrington Associates

Mark LeHocky, Vice President and General Counsel, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, Inc.

Kevin Keenley, Managing Principal, Fundamental Capital

To register online: http://sanfrancisco.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/event/1841

If you need assistance or would prefer to place your order over the phone, please call 415-288-4936 8am-5pm Monday-Friday or email fbrown@bizjournals.com.