Please join us for an important and timely Morning Seminar and Panel Discussion by leaders in the field on

STRUCTURING YOUR BUSINESS FOR FUTURE GROWTH A Program for Business Owners and Senior Executives

Thursday, August 20, 2009, 7:30 - 10:30 am The Hilton at Woodbridge, Woodbridge, NJ

Hosted by: Alvarez & Marsal

Gibbons P.C.

• Preserving value in today’s economy • Financial crisis planning • Identifying the tell-tale signs of trouble • Business restructuring

• Financing alternatives • Utilizing §363 transactions • Identifying and realizing strategic opportunities

Join us for a 3-hour program featuring a panel discussion, including case studies, with leading transformation/turnaround/revitalization and restructuring CEOs, senior corporate managers and leading professionals.

Agenda: • 7:30 - 8:00 am Coffee/Breakfast • 8:00 - 8:15 am Welcome/Introduction - Mark Kuehn, Corporate Counsel/Gibbons P.C., President/ACG New Jersey • 8:15 - 9:15 am Running Your Business in Difficult Times (with Q&A)

• 9:15 - 9:30 am Break • 9:30 - 10:30 am Case Studies (with Q&A) • Following 10:30 am Panelists will be available to meet and talk with guests.

Turnaround CEO Panelists: Tim Spring, CEO, Marcal Manufacturing, LLC Tim Spring is a consumer package goods turnaround specialist with 25 years of experience spanning a wide range of consumer products. In addition to currently leading the Marcal post-bankruptcy turnaround, he has previously led the post-bankruptcy turnaround of the Vlasic division of Pinnacle Foods; led the revitalizations and turnarounds of Log Cabin and Mrs. Butterworth’s; and revitalized French’s, Bagel Crisps, Easy-Off , and Airwick brands. Daryl Brewster, Chairman & CEO, Brookside Management Daryl Brewster, a 25-year veteran of the food business, has a deep track record of restructuring troubled operations to improve margins, generate growth, and build global brands. He has previously led turnaround efforts at Krispy Kreme as CEO, and served as President at each of Nabisco, Planters Nuts Specialty Products, and Favorite Brands International. Carter Pennington, CEO, Cardinal Strategy Group LLC Carter Pennington has 25 years of experience navigating companies through operational turnaround and restructuring. He assumes leadership roles in distressed and underperforming companies, serving as interim CEO, CRO, CFO, or as a strategic advisor, working side-by-side with company management to create change and increase stakeholder value. Mr. Pennington has most recently served as CFO and CRO for Nina Footwear and previously as restructuring advisor to WorldCom, Parmalat, and Exide Technologies.

Leading Professionals: Frank Cannone, Esq., Chair, Corporate Department, Gibbons P.C. Frank Cannone has directed the Department to become a leader in middle-market transactions and M&A, including restructuring activities. The Corporate Dept. was recently recognized on DOW JONES Private Equity Analyst lists of “Most Active Law Firms” in the U.S. in private equity transactions. Gibbons was also recently ranked in the National Law Journal's "Midsize Hot List" of 20 leading mid-sized law firms in the U.S. as doing “smaller deals for big players and big deals for smaller clients.” Chris Moye, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal Chris Moye brings more than 25 years of experience working with companies in the food, consumer goods, and automotive industries. He has held senior operations roles including interim COO of CRI Worldwide, Corporate VP of Global Supply Chain at Campbell Soup, and Principal with Huron Capital Partners. Denis Picard, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal Denis Picard has more than 25 years of experience leading companies through major transformations, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and turn-arounds. He has brought deep expertise in leveraging technology to improve cash flow and return on investment for such companies as Diageo/Seagram, Kohlberg & Company, Sony Music, and Warner Lambert.

Seating is limited. RSVP to Carolyn Becker at (973) 596-4451 or rsvp@gibbonslaw.com. Attendance is complimentary for Business Owners and Senior Executives.

One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102-5310

Invitation: A 3-hour morning seminar for Business Owners and Senior Executives

“STRUCTURING YOUR BUSINESS FOR FUTURE GROWTH”

Thursday, August 20, 2009 7:30 am - 10:30 am

The Hilton at Woodbridge, Woodbridge, NJ

Hosted by:

Alvarez & Marsal

Gibbons P.C.

Panelists Include: Turnaround CEOs:

• Tim Spring CEO, Marcal Manufacturing, LLC Former CEO/CRO/or Lead Turnaround Officer, Vlasic, French’s, Bagel Crisps, Easy-Off, Airwick, Log Cabin and Mrs. Butterworth’s

• Daryl Brewster Chairman & CEO, Brookside Management Former CEO, Krispy Kreme; President, Nabisco, Planters Nuts Specialty Products, and Favorite Brands International

• Carter Pennington CEO, Cardinal Strategy Group LLC Former CFO and CRO, Nina Footwear; Restructuring Advisor to WorldCom, Parmalat and Exide Technologies

Leading Professionals: • Frank Cannone Chair, Corporate Department, Gibbons P.C. • Chris Moye Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal • Denis Picard Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal