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Association for Corporate Growth
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ACG Global Vision
To be the leading professional association for individuals involved in building corporate value worldwide.
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ACG Global MissionTo promote the professional and business interests of the Association for Corporate Growth members by providing access to knowledge and business opportunities through networking, communications and forums related to both internal and external corporate growth.
Effectively support local chapters in achieving their membership, networking and programming goals and strengthen the perceived value provided by the Association.
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Asia StrategyDevelop a vibrant network of industry leaders focused on corporate growth.•Host programs and events that meet the networking and educational needs to members.
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Membership
8,487
9,560 10,677
11,52512,820 12,597
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4,000
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10,000
12,000
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Membership Demographics
19.3%
39.6%
10.8%
2.0%
4.7%
23.6%
CorporateEquity/Cap ProvidersAdvisors/ServiceIntermediariesOther/CommunityN/A
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Strategic Plan 2007–2010
1. Create a digital platform to facilitate member networking, business sourcing, communication and collaboration, and enhance chapter programming on a global basis.
2. Expand ACG presence strategically in targeted, key markets while expanding elsewhere as opportunities arise.
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Networking• ACG provides networking at 700+ events and online networking opportunities.• 75% of ACG members report doing business with other ACG members. Being an ACG member lends credibility and creates trust with other members.
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What people are saying about ACG
“We see ACG as a critical part of our global client strategies”
-Den White, Partner-in-Charge, McDermott Will & Emery, LLP
“ACG has been a fundamental part of our business strategy. Over half of the deals completed by our company in the last 20 years involved a member of ACG. Those relationships have been key in getting the deal completed.”
-Andy Rice, Senior Vice President - International, The Jordan Company
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What people are saying about ACG “ACG offers a compelling value proposition, apprising
members of M&A trends and deal opportunities, while building enduring, profitable relationships.”
-Harris Smith, Managing Director, Grant Thornton, LLP
“ACG’s M&A intermediaries and investment banking members are where the corporate and private equity action is. Anyone who wants to tap into the deal flow of the highest concentration of middle market dealmakers in the world ought to join ACG.”
-Patrick Hurley, Managing Director, MidMarket Advisors
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ACG Structure
ACG Global
Global Board of Directors
Global Committees
Manages ACG Brand
Provides services to chapters and members
Global Budget
Global Events
Membership Directory
ACG Chapters
Chapter Board of Directors
Chapter Committees
Separate Corporate Entities
Provides services to members
Chapter Budget
Chapter Events
Membership Policies
Chapter Affiliation
Agreement
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ACG Interconnectivity
Global
Chapter
Member
Chapter
Chapter
Member
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47 in North America 6 in Europe
1 in China
54 Chapters
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What’s Next?MontrealNebraskaOklahoma
BulgariaCzech
RepublicHungary
ItalySpain
India
Chapter expansion plans for 2010 and beyond.
Japan
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ACG Chapters
• Vary in size from 50 – 1,000 members with an average membership of 225.
• Provide local educational and networking events based on the markets they serve.
• Will host over 700 events in 2009.
ACG Chapters – Where Members and Opportunity Meet!
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Chapter EventsSome of the speakers featured at ACG chapter events
Allan Greenspan
Past Chairman of the US Federal Reserve
John Major
Former UK Prime Minister
Steve Wozniak
Co-Founder of Apple
Tom Friedman
NY Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize winning author
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Chapter EventsChapters host specialized events such as Capital Connections, DealSource®, industry specific programs, and social events.
Capital Connection
Intense networking experience between deal sources and senior partners of exhibiting private equity funds.
DealSource®
Provides a "drawn-curtain" venue, allowing intermediaries and investment bankers the privacy they prefer for meetings.
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Chapter Events• Clean Tech Conferences• International Business Conferences• Industry panel discussions
–Energy, healthcare, manufacturing
•Market forecasts by well known economists•Networking dinners or cocktail receptions
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ACG Global• Support to local chapters including leadership events, Website development, membership processing, brand management, global expansion and online resources.
• Premier international events such as InterGrowth.
• Member benefitsInteractive Website Industry publications
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ACG Global Board•28 members serve on the board
–7 officers –11 Chapter Regional Directors
–10 Directors
•Terms–Officers serve one year in office–Chapter Regional Directors & Chairman of Finance serve two year terms–Directors-at-Large serve three year terms
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Den White, Chairman
Gary LaBranche, President & CEO
Michael Carr, Vice Chairman
Cliff Braly, Chairman of Finance
Tom Walton, Secretary
Stuart Johnson, 2010 InterGrowth Chairman
Harris Smith, Immediate Past Chairman
Global Board Officers
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Chapter Leadership Resources
• Annual global and regional leadership meetings
• Monthly best practice webinars
• Online board and committee rooms
• Online resource library
•Web development
Annual European Chapter Leadership Meeting
September 2009
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• Only annual, global event for ACG members. • Provides high-level dealmakers and service providers with exceptional networking, learning and business-building opportunities.
95% of attendees report making valuable business contacts at the event 65% directly attribute new deals to attending InterGrowth
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Other Global Events
ACG is a co-host of both the Chinese International Private Equity Forum & the Asian Financial Forum
ACG co-hosts other exciting events with partners such as Grant Thornton
ACG looks forward to having exciting events in Asia.
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ACG WebsiteConnect with 12,000+ ACG members via the online, searchable member directory.
Join an online group based on industry, job function, or interest.
Locate competitive data through ACG CapitalLinkSM
Access online publications, videos, and photos
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Online Groups81 online groups
• Make connections
• Be part of online discussions
• View and post resources
• See relevant events
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PublicationsMergers and Acquisitions: The Dealmaker's Journal - ACG's official monthly magazine providing coverage and analysis of key deals and influential developments in the M&A field, featuring articles and columns written by ACG members, and other leading experts.
Achieving Corporate Growth - ACG's monthly e-newsletter that highlights several ACG news items and member initiatives.
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New Chapter Formation• Chapter formation generally takes 6-8 months of diligent organizing.
• Selecting an Organizing Committee of at least eight industry leaders is a key driver of success.
• The Organizing Committee leads the development of the chapter, membership, and initial events until the Board of Directors is selected.•Mentoring and support provided by ACG Global, other Chapters and ACG member firms.
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Organization of Events• Organizing Committees may host interest events prior to the actual chapter formation.
• Events are generally comprised of a high-profile speaker or well known industry panel.
• Networking time should always be built into the program.
• ACG Global can set-up a chapter Website in order to promote the organization of the chapter and local events.
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Membership Recruitment• The Organizing Committee should leverage the individual contacts of its members to develop a member prospect list.
• ACG Global will assist by developing a prospect list utilizing industry databases.• The most successful Chapters include Corporate, Private Equity, Intermediaries and a variety of service providers.
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Formation ProcessFormation of Organizing Committee.
Development of events and membership.
Development of Chapter Formation Application.
Application approval by ACG Global.
Chapter Affiliation Agreement signed.
Formation period followed by complete chapter status (typically 12-18 months).
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Benefits for Founders• Exposure on the local and global level• Voice in the organizations direction• Global leadership opportunities• Enhanced status as a global business leader
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Thank you for your interest in ACG. We look forward to
working with you.