Matthieu Coutiere, Vice-President, Research and Projects,Vivendi
Daniel Sandelson, Partner & Head of Media, Clifford Chance
David Moody, Director of Strategy, BBC Worldwide
Some of Europe’s leading media players finally are looking to expand internationally through organic growth and acquisitions. But how bold will they be in the face of competition from the US majors and other local players? Should Europe’s media companies take risks to offset slowing growth in their home markets?
11.15
COFFEE
11.45
KEYNOTE: Private Equity theme
John Hahn, MD, Providence Equity Partners
An overview of Providence's assets in the media space
How the company has achieved its position and an outline of its investment criteria
The outlook for the media sector and the current investment climate
12.15
PANEL: Private Equity - where is the land of opportunity?
Speakers:
Crevan O’Grady, Partner, 3i
Paul Fisher, Partner, Advent Venture Partners
Alistair Levack, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
The days of readily available debt to finance acquisitions may be behind us but deals are still available to smart operators. Where are private equity firms looking to invest and which areas in the media communications industries are they looking at? Are trade players in a better position to consolidate the market?
