August 5, 2008
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Private Breakfast (Invitation only) |
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Professional, Regulatory and Standard Setting Developments
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Michael J. Gallager, Partner, US Chief Accountant,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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Hosted by: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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General Registration/Exhibits/Continental breakfast |
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| 8:45 am |
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Welcome Address |
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Robert Westervelt, editor-in-chief, Chemical Week |
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| 8:50 am |
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Chairperson’s Opening Remarks |
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Saverio Fato, Global Chemicals Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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| 9:00 am |
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Keynote Presentation
Surviving and Thriving in a Turbulent Market
Matthias Zachert, CFO, Lanxess AG |
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Catching the Investor’s Eye
The financial performance of chemical companies have outperformed the S&P 500 index in recent years, thanks to a robust market and rigorous efforts by companies to strengthen balance sheets. What can companies do to attract the attention of investors and keep up buying interest in the stock? |
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David Drillock, VP and CFO, Cytec Industries |
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Consolidation to Commoditization
M&A is certain to continue, with some sectors advancing faster than others. In three to four years, major changes in the industry will configure the footprints in the chemical industry, andsources of value will be reframed from the redistribution of capital, talent, and innovation. |
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Peter H. Spitz, Senior Advisor/Chemicals Practice, Arthur D. Little |
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Networking Refreshments/Showcase Exhibits |
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| 10:55 am |
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Cutting Costs in the Economic Downturn |
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Ryan Hawk, Principal, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Steven J. Tanzi, Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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11:25 am
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Panel Discussion
New Owners of Chemical Companies: Do They Have a Permanent Place at the Table?
Private owners and private equity firms are staying longer term in the chemical industry compared to the traditional cycle of 3-5 years. Are they here to stay? How will that change the competitive landscape of the chemical industry? What impact can that trend have on the industry? |
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Moderator: Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, Chemical Week |
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Panelists: John Televantos, Principal, Arsenal Capital; Omar Diaz, Senior VP, Houlihan Lokey; Alan Bigman, Executive VP and CFO, LyondellBasell Industries |
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12:10 pm
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Mitigating Volatility Through Hedging
What can companies do to ride the volatility in financial and energy markets? What strategies and tools are available? How effective are they?
Reserved Session
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Robert Sheldon, Business Manager, Plastics , London Metal Exchange |
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12:40 pm
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Networking Luncheon
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2:00 pm
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Mega Deals: Making It Work From a Financial Perspective
Alan Bigman, Executive VP and CFO, LyondellBasell Industries |
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2:30 pm
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Panel Discussion |
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The Impact of Anticipated Regulatory and Legislative Change on Corporate Tax |
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Moderator: Michael Burak, Partner and U.S. Chemicals Tax Leader,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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Panelist: Simon Jones,VP/Tax, Rockwood Specialties; Joseph Sampson, VP/Tax, Sun Chemical |
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| 3:15 pm |
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Back In the Market
How can a chemical company that has emerged from bankruptcy re-organization position itself for growth in the financial marketplace?
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James Sullivan, Senior VP and CFO, Solutia Inc |
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| 3:45 pm |
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Networking Refreshments/Showcase Exhibits |
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| 4:10 pm |
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An Economic Outlook: What are the Prospects for the Development of the Global Chemical Sector? |
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Kevin Swift, Chief Economist and Managing Director, American Chemistry Council |
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| 4:40 pm |
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Panel Discussion
Challenges and Experiences in Aligning IT Strategy and Business Strategy in a Global Corporation
Reserved session
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Moderator: Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, Chemical Week |
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Panelists: Don Clark, VP/Global Industry Marketing, Invensys Process Systems; Kenneth Taormina, Senior VP/Global Manufacturing Solutions, Satyam Computer Services; Jay Deakins, President of Deacom, Inc. |
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Closing Keynote
The Outlook for Credit Ratings
What does the industry balance sheet look like at this stage of the cycle? How will the outlook for credit ratings look like?
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Kyle Loughlin, Managing Director, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service |
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| 6:05 pm |
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7th Annual CFO of the Year Award Dinner
Hosted by: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
(*Attendance to the dinner is open to executives of chemical companies only*)
Chemical Week’s CFO of the Year Award was established in 2001 to recognize and honor the best in the chemical industry for financial leadership. The award highlights the role the CFO plays in the stewardship of any business and emphasizes the important responsibility the position assumes in setting a tone of trust and integrity within the culture of an organization. This award is given annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to businesses through vision and leadership, corporate reporting and performance, social responsibility, innovation, and global competitiveness. The winner will be chosen by a survey of analysts in the chemical industry and Chemical Week editors.
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Hosted by: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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