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San Diego Convention Center San Diego, CA

Exhibit Dates: June 1-3, 2017

THE PREMIER MEETING FOR VASCULAR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE 3 2016 Attendee Demographics

PAGE 4 Exhibit Dates & Hours Exhibit Space Rates Exhibitor Service Manual Information Exhibitor Benefits Online Listings

PAGE 5 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan

PAGE 6 2016 Exhibitor List

PAGE 7–8 Exhibit Space Application

PAGE 9 Industry Functions & Meeting Space

PAGE 10 Meeting Room Request Form

Dear Industry Partner,

The Vascular Annual Meeting is the premier meeting for vascular health professionals. As a provider of products and services tailored to surgeons and allied health professionals in the management and treatment of vascular disease, this is a great opportunity to meet experts interested in learning about your organization.

This year we are excited to return to the San Diego Convention Center in temperate San Diego, CA. The downtown convention center and hotels are conveniently located 10 minutes from the San Diego International Airport.

With 1,500 vascular surgeons in attendance, the Vascular Annual Meeting is the place to launch a new product, find new business, stay in touch with current clients or recruit a physician to your team.

Over 75% of the exhibit hall has already been reserved—do not hesitate to register as an exhibitor! The Vascular Annual Meeting is the ideal venue to showcase your products and services. We are eager to hear from you, and look forward to your company’s participation.

Sincerely,

Lara Fitts GamacheExhibit [email protected]

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2016 SVS ATTENDEE DEMOGRAPHICS

VAM attendees are Vascular Surgeons. These health care professionals master the intricacies of vascular surgery as well as state-of-the-art endovascular techniques. In addition, vascular surgeons build long-term relationships with patients and their families as a primary physician for all vascular needs: medical and diagnostic, endovascular and traditional surgery.

Top 4 Products of Interest to VAM Attendees:

1. Peripheral Vascular Products/Services

2. Stents

3. Grafts

4. Vascular Disease Treatment

of attendees are actively involved in patient care

of attendees find value in the VAM exhibit hall

of attendees either recommend/ specify products or have final approval on purchasing products and services

of attendees are actively involved in the management of a vascular lab

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PROFESSIONAL ATTENDEE BREAKDOWN

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PERCENT OF ATTENDEES’ TIME SPENT

IN PRACTICE IN ADMINISTRATION IN TEACHING

75%+ or more ■ 60% 50-74% of time ■ 26%25-49% of time ■ 11%None ■ 5%

75%+ ■ 2%50-74% ■ 4%25-48% ■ 58%None ■ 36%

75%+ ■ 7%50-74% ■ 9%25-19% ■ 34%None ■ 19%

SOURCES: SVS 2016 Attendee Evaluation and 2016 Registrant Profile Summary

73% ■ Vascular Surgeons

10% ■ Allied Health Professionals

8% ■ Scholarship Recipients

8% ■ Student/Residents

SVS PROFESSIONAL ATTENDANCE

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

EXHIBITOR MOVE-INTuesday, May 30 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Wednesday, May 31 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Thursday, June 1 7:00 am–10:00 am

EXHIBIT HOURSThursday, June 1 12:00 pm–6:30 pm

Friday, June 2 9:30 am–4:30 pm

Saturday, June 3 9:00 am–1:00 pm

EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUTSaturday, June 3 1:00 pm–8:00 pm

EXHIBIT SPACE RATESInline Booths $32.25 per square foot

Island Booth $35.25 per square foot

Corner Charge $100 per corner (inline booths only)

See the floor plan and reserve a booth online at: VascularAnnualMeeting.org

EXHIBITOR SERVICE MANUAL

A comprehensive exhibitor service manual will be posted online approximately 90 days prior to the start of the Vascular Annual Meeting. The manual will include a list of official vendors, order forms, contact information, deadlines and shipping information.

EXHIBITOR BENEFITS

• Five badges per 100 square feet of exhibit space. The badgesgrant access to the exhibit hall and plenary sessions. Additionalbadges will be available for $100 each.

• Company listing in the Scientific Program plus up to fiveproduct categories.

• Company listing in the meeting’s mobile app, includinga 50-word company description and up to fiveproduct categories.

• Company listing in Vascular Connections, the daily show paper.A preview edition will be mailed with Vascular Specialist—the official newspaper of SVS—and emailed to over 5,000vascular specialists. Three daily editions will be distributedon-site at the meeting.

• Company listing in the online floor plan, including a 50-wordcompany description and up to five product categories.

• Pre-meeting attendee mailing list distributed in May 2017.

• Post-meeting attendee mailing list distributed two weeks afterthe Vascular Annual Meeting.

• Early sign-up for the 2018 Vascular Annual Meeting in Boston.

CALL TODAY AND RESERVE YOUR BOOTH

Robert Drewniak Exhibit Sales Phone: 312-265-9662Fax: 312-541-0573Email: [email protected]

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EXHIBIT HALL FLOOR PLAN

To view the live floor plan and reserve exhibit space online, please visit VascularAnnualMeeting.org

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SVS VASCULAR ANNUAL MEETING 2017EXHIBIT DATES: JUNE 1 - 3, 2017

HALLS B1-B2 - SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER - SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

ENTRANCE

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2016 VASCULAR ANNUAL MEETING EXHIBITORS

AAAneurysm OutreachAbbottAcelity (KCI, LifeCell, Systagenix)Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement (APCA)American College of PhlebologyAmputee Associates, LLCAngioAdvancements LLCAngioDynamics Inc.Argon Medical Devices Inc.Artegraft, Inc.Avinger, Inc.Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.Biodex Medical SystemsBLOXR SolutionsBolton MedicalBoston Scientific CorporationBTGCanadian Society for Vascular Surgery/ Vascular Self Evaluation ProgramCentura HealthCESClear OptixConsensus Medical Systems, Inc.Cook MedicalCordis® A Cardinal Health CompanyCREST-2 Study / Mayo ClinicCryoLife, Inc.CX Symposium 2017 / Vascular NewsDecker Intellectual PropertiesDesigns For Vision, Inc.DGM Research (DGMR)Doctor.comDornier MedTech America, Inc.Eastern Vascular Society (EVS)Edwards LifesciencesElsevier, Inc.Endologix Case PlanningEndologix, Inc.Endovascular TodayGE HealthcareGetinge GroupGoreHansen Medical

Health Policy AssociatesInternational Society for Vascular SurgeryIntersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)IVCivWatch LLCLeMaitre VascularLifeline Vascular CentersLifeNet HealthLombard Medical, Inc.Medical Positioning, Inc.MedistimMedstreamingMedtronicMerck & Co., Inc.Meridian HealthMerit MedicalMicrosurgery Instruments, Inc.Midwestern Vascular Surgical SocietymTuitiveNew England Society for Vascular Surgery (NESVS)North American Vascular Biology Organization (NAVBO)Norton Healthcare Physician Re-cruitment ServicesOrascopticOrganogenesis, Inc.Osborn MedicalPacific Northwest Vascular SocietyPenumbra, Inc.PfizerPhilipsPikeville Medical Center, Inc.Primus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Prosthetic Consulting ServicesQ-CentrixRestore Flow AllograftsRocky Mountain Vascular Society (RMVS)Rose Micro SolutionsScanlan International, Inc.Siemens Medical SolutionsSilk Road MedicalSimQuest®

Smith & NephewSociety for Clinical Vascular SurgerySociety for Vascular UltrasoundSouth Asian American Vascular SocietySouthern Association for Vascular Surgery (SAVS)SouthmedicSpectraneticsSt. Jude MedicalStille Surgical, Inc.Surgical Tables, Inc.SurgiTelTeraReconTerumo Interventional SystemsThe American Venous ForumThe Evolutions GroupThompson Surgical Instruments, Inc.UltraLight Optics IncVascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS)Vascular InsightsVascular SpecialistVein Clinics of AmericaVENITI, Inc.Vital Access Corp.Wagner MedicalWestern Vascular SocietyWexler Surgical, Inc.Wolters Kluwer Health

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EXHIBIT SPACE APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the application and email both pages to [email protected] or fax both pages to 312-541-0573. Applications received on or before February 28, 2017 require a 50% booth deposit. After February 28, 2017, payment must be received in full.

COMPANY NAME AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN PRINT

KEY CONTACT PERSON

KEY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

KEY CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS

THE KEY CONTACT PERSON WILL RECEIVE ALL EXHIBITOR COMMUNICATIONS:

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION

STREET ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP

PHONE NUMBER (IF DIFFERENT THAN AT LEFT)

FAX NUMBER (IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE)

COMPANY EMAIL WEBSITE

EXHIBIT SPACE RENTAL:Inline Booths: $3,225.00 per 100 square feetIsland Booths: $3,525.00 per 100 square feetThere is a $100 charge for each exposed corner on inline booths only.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If Show Management receives a written request for cancellation or reduction of space on or before February 28, 2017, the exhibitor will be liable for 25% of the entire booth fee of the space originally contracted. For cancellations and reductions of space after February 28, 2017, exhibitors are liable for 100% of the entire booth fee of the space originally contracted.

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LOCATION PREFERENCES:Please indicate the location and configuration of the booth space requested. Applications received without payment will not be processed.

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We prefer NOT to be next to or across the aisle from:3.

METHOD OF PAYMENT:4.

WE AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE EXPOSITION AS PRINTED ON THE REVERSE SIDE HEREOF AND WHICH ARE A PART OF THIS APPLICATION. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS APPLICATION BY SHOW MANAGEMENT CONSTITUTES A CONTRACT.

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QUESTIONS? CALL THE VAM EXHIBIT OFFICE:Corcoran Expositions, Inc.Exhibit Manager: Lara Fitts GamachePhone: 312-265-9639; Fax: 312-541-0573E-mail: [email protected]

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

1ST CHOICE

SVS Federal Tax ID # 22-2990719

We will provide the payment link with your invoice.

CHECK: The enclosed check is in the amount of $

Mail check payment to: Society for Vascular SurgeryPO Box 485La Grange, IL 60525-0485

2017 Vascular Annual Meeting Exhibits: June 1–3, 2017 San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

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2ND CHOICE

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PAY BY CREDIT CARD

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EXHIBIT SPACE APPLICATION

The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), its authorized representatives and Corcoran Expositions, Inc. are hereinafter referred to as “Show Management.”1. PAYMENT AND REFUNDS. Applications submitted prior to February 28, 2017 must be accompaniedby a 50% deposit payment. Applications received without such payment will not be processed nor will assignment be made. The balance of the space rental charge will become due and payable on February28, 2017.Applications submitted after February 28, 2017 must be accompanied by payment IN FULL of the space rental charges. Applications received without such payment will not be processed nor will space assignments be made.If Show Management receives a written request for cancellation or reduction of space on or before February 28, 2017, the exhibitor will be liable for 25% of the entire booth fee of the space originally contracted if cancelling outright, or 25% of the vacated space if reducing. For cancellations and reductions of space after February 28, 2017, exhibitors are liable for 100% of the entire booth fee of the space originally contracted.It is expressly agreed by the exhibitor that in the event he or she fails to pay the space rental at the times specified, or fails to comply with any other provisions contained in these rules and regulations concerning his or her use of exhibit space, Show Management shall have the right to reassign the confirmed booth location or to take possession of said space and lease same, or any part thereof, to such parties and upon such terms and conditions as it may deem proper. In the event of a default by the exhibitor, as set forth in the previous sentence, the exhibitor shall forfeit as liquidated damages, the amount paid by him for his space reservation, regardless of whether or not Show Management enters into a further lease for the space involved.In case the exposition shall not be held for any reason whatsoever, then and thereupon the rental and lease of space to the exhibitor shall be terminated. In such case the limit claim for damage and/or compensation by the exhibitor shall be the return to the exhibitor of the prorata amount already paid for space for this specific event.2. SPACE RENTAL AND ASSIGNMENT OF LOCATION. Whenever possible, space assignments will be made byShow Management in keeping with the preferences as to location requested by the exhibitor. Products and services proposed for exhibition must relate specifically to the practice and advancement of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of vascular disease, or the education of those treating or conductingresearch related to vascular disease and their patients. SHOW MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF ALL SPACE ASSIGNMENTS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE EXPOSITION AND MAY REFUSE SPACE TO ANY EXHIBITOR FOR ANY REASON.3. USE OF SPACE, SUBLETTING OF SPACE. No exhibitor shall assign, sublet, or share the space allotted withanother business or company unless approval has been obtained in writing from Show Management. Exhibitors are not permitted to feature names or advertisements of non-exhibiting manufacturers, distributors or agents in the exhibitor’s display, parent or subsidiary companies excepted. Exhibitors must show only goods manufactured or dealt by them in the regular course of business. Should an article of non-exhibiting company be required for operation or demonstration in an exhibitor’s display, identification of such article shall be limited to the usual and regular nameplate, imprint or trademark under which sameis sold in the general course of business. No company or organization not assigned exhibit space will be permitted to solicit business within the Exhibit Areas.4. OPERATION OF DISPLAYS. Show Management reserves the right to restrict the operation of, or evictcompletely, any exhibit which, in its sole opinion, detracts from the general character of the exposition as a whole. This includes, but is not limited to, an exhibit which, because of noise, flashing lights, method of operation, display of unsuitable material, are determined by Show Management to be objectionable to the successful conduct of the exposition as a whole. Use of so-called “barkers” or “pitchmen” is strictly prohibited. All demonstrations or other promotional activities must be confined to the limits of the exhibit space. Sufficient space must be provided within the exhibit space for the comfort and safety of persons watching demonstrations and other promotional activities. Each exhibitor is responsible for keeping the aisles near its exhibit space free of congestion caused by demonstrations or other promotions. Direct Sales. No retail sales are permitted within the exhibit area at any time, but orders may be taken forfuture delivery. Contests, Drawings & Lotteries. All promotional items must be approved by VAM Exhibit Management priorto the meeting. Promotional items to be distributed to physician attendees must be in compliance with your company’s Advamed and PhRMA guildelines. In accordance with Article 5.4.2 of the CMSS Code, SVS will only permit exhibitor giveaways that are educational and modest in value. Giveaways must be limited to those items found in a physician’s office, and may not be items routinely produced for sale by the exhibiting company. Distribution of candy or mints is acceptable, but limited to individually wrapped items.Literature Distribution. All demonstrations or other activities must be confined to the limits of the exhibitor’sbooth space. Distribution of circulars may be made only within the space assigned to the exhibitor distributing such materials. No advertising circulars, catalogs, folders, or devices shall be distributed by exhibitors in the aisles, meeting rooms, registration areas, lounges, or grounds of the host facility. Trade publishers are prohibited from soliciting advertising during the Show. Trade publications may be distributed from their booth, but automatic distribution is prohibited.Live Animals. Live animals are prohibited.Models. Booth representatives, including models or demonstrators, must be properly and modestlyclothed. Excessively revealing attire is prohibited.Sound. Exhibits which include the operation of musical instruments, radios, sound projection equipment,public address systems or any noisemaking machines must be conducted or arranged so that the noise resulting from the demonstration will not annoy or disturb adjacent exhibitors and their patrons, nor cause the aisles to be blocked. Operators of noisemaking exhibits must secure approval of operating methodsbefore the exhibit opens.Copyright Licensing. Exhibitor is solely responsible for obtaining any required licenses to broadcast,perform, or display any copyrighted materials including but not limited to music, video, and software. Exhibitor shall indemnify and hold harmless SVS, Show Management, and facility against cost, expense, or liability which may be incident to, arise out of or be caused by Exhibitor’s failure to obtain requisite license.Photography. Only the official photographer may take photographs in the Exhibit Hall. Details about theofficial photographer will be included in the Exhibitor Service Kit. Exhibitors may photograph, or have their own booth photographed. Cameras, camera phones or other advanced technology devices used to photograph or film anything other than your own exhibit booth are strictly prohibited.5. EXHIBITORS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. Each exhibitor must name one person to be his representativein connection with installation, operation and removal of the company’s exhibit. Such representative shall be authorized to enter into such service contracts as may be necessary and for which the exhibitor shall be responsible. The exhibitor shall assume responsibility for such representative being in attendance throughout all exposition periods; and this representative shall be responsible for keeping the exhibit neat,manned and orderly at all times. For their own safety and protection, individualsunder twenty-one (21) years of age will not be admitted to the exhibit halls at any time.6. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL. Show Management reserves the right to fix the time for the installationof a booth prior to the Show opening and for its removal after the conclusion of the Show. Installation of all exhibits must be fully completed by the opening time of the exposition. Any space not claimed and occupied three hours prior to opening, may be resold or reassigned without refund. No exhibitor will be allowed to dismantle or repack any part of his exhibit until after the closing of the Show. Doing so will resultin the loss of space selection priority points.7. ARRANGEMENT OF EXHIBITS. Each exhibitor is provided an Official Exhibitor Kit. The Exhibitor Kitdescribes the type and arrangement of exhibit space and the standard equipment provided by Show Management for booth construction. All booth space must be arranged and constructed in accordance

with the guidelines, provisions and limitations contained in the Exhibitor Kit. If, in the sole opinion of Show Management, any exhibit fails to conform to the Exhibitor Kit guidelines, or the provisions set forth herein, such exhibit will be prohibited from functioning at any time during the exposition. Exhibitor Plan Review. Booth construction plans and layout arrangements for first-time exhibitors, exhibits in peninsula or island booth spaces, or involving other unusual construction features, must be submitted for approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the opening of the exposition.8. EXHIBITS & PUBLIC POLICY. Each exhibitor is charged with knowledge of all laws, ordinances andregulations pertaining to health, fire prevention and public safety, while participating in this exposition.Compliance with such laws is mandatory for all exhibitors and the sole responsibility is that of the exhibitor. Show Management and service contractors have no responsibility pertaining to the compliance with lawsas to public policy as far as individual exhibitor’s space, materials and operation is concerned. Should an exhibitor have any questions as to the application of such laws, ordinances and regulations tohis exhibit or display, Show Management will endeavor to answer them. All booth decorations including carpeting must be flame-proofed and all hangings must clear thefloor. Electrical wiring must conform with National Electrical Code Safety Rules. If inspection indicates any exhibitor has neglected to comply with these regulations, or otherwise incurs fire hazard, the right is reserved to cancel all or such part of his exhibit as may be irregular, and effect the removal of same at exhibitor’s expense. Exhibitors will not be permitted to store behind their booth background any excess material such as cardboard cartons, literature, etc. Excess supplies must be stored in areas which will be made available for such purpose. If unusual equipment or machinery is to be installed, or if appliances that might come under fire codes are to be used, the exhibitor should communicate with Show Management for information concerning facilities or regulations. Exhibitors must comply with City and State fire regulations. Independent contractors must conform to IAEE, ESCA and ED&PA guidelines. All exhibit labor must comply with established labor jurisdictions.9. STORAGE OF PACKING CRATES AND BOXES. Exhibitors will not be permitted to store packing crates and boxes in their booths during the exhibit period, but these, when properly marked, will be storedand returned to the booth by service contractors. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to mark and identify his crates. Crates not properly marked or identified may be destroyed. Show Management assumes no responsibility for the contents of crates or boxes improperly labeled as “empty.” Because of the lack of storage facilities, it may be necessary to store empty crates and cartons outside the building. Every effort will be made to protect the crates from the elements, but neither Show Management nor its service contractors will assume any responsibility for damage to them. The removal and return of large crates that cannot be handled by hand trucks will be charged at prevailing rates. Crates, boxes or other exhibit materials unclaimed by the exhibitor after the Show will be removed at the exhibitor’s expense. Exhibitors will be billed by Show Contractors for removal time and materials at prevailing rates.10. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OR EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA. Exhibitor agrees to withhold sponsoring hospitalitysuites/rooms or other functions during official show activities, including exhibit hours, social functions, educational seminars and any other related activity scheduled by Show Management. Failure to abide by these rules will result in loss of space selection priority points. Continued infractions may result in an exhibitorbeing restricted from future meetings.11. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE. All property of the exhibitor remains under his custody and control in transitto and from the exhibit hall and while it is in the confines of the exhibit hall. Neither Show Management, its service contractors, the management of the exhibit hall nor any of the officers, staff members or directors of any of the same are responsible for the safety of the property of exhibitors from theft, damage by fire, accident, vandalism or other causes, and the exhibitor expressly waives and releases any claim or demand he may have against any of them by reason of any damage to or loss of any property of the exhibitor. It is recommended that exhibitors obtain adequate insurance coverage, attheir own expense, forproperty loss or damage and liability for personal injury.12. INDEMNIFICATION. Exhibitor agrees that it will indemnify and hold and save Show Management wholeand harmless of, from and against all claims, demands, actions, damages, loss, cost, liabilities, expenses and judgments recovered from or asserted against Show Management on account of injury or damage to person or property to the extent that any such damage or injury may be incident to, arise out of, or be caused, either proximately or remotely, wholly or in part, by an act, omission, negligence or misconduct on the part of Exhibitor or any of its agents, servants, employees, contractors, patrons, guests, licensees or invitees or of any other person entering upon the Premises leased hereunder with the express or implied invitation or permission of Exhibitor, or when any such injury or damage is the result, proximate or remote, of the violation by Exhibitor or any of its agents, servants, employees, contractors, patrons, guests, licensees orinvitees of any law, ordinance or governmental order of any kind, or when any such injury or damage may in any other way arise from or out of the occupancy or use by Exhibitor, its agents, servants, employees, contractors, patrons, guests, licensees or invitees of the Premises leased hereunder. Such indemnification of Show Management by Exhibitor shall be effective unless such damage or injury may result from the sole negligence, gross negligence or willful misconduct of Show Management. Exhibitor covenants and agrees that in case Show Management shall be made a party to any litigation commenced by or against Exhibitor or relating to this lease or the Premises leased hereunder, then Exhibitor shall and will pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, incurred by or imposed upon Show Management by virtue of any such litigation.Property Damage Neither Show Management nor Exhibitor shall be responsible for any loss of or damageto property of the other party hereto, including, but not limited to, loss or damage occasioned by theft, fire, smoke, acts of God, public enemy, riot, civil commotion or other insurable casualty, and Show Management and Exhibitor expressly waive any claim for liability against the other party hereto with respect to any such loss or damage. Accordingly, it shall be the responsibility of Show Management and Exhibitor, respectively, to secure its own insurance or otherwise protect itself and its property againstsuch loss or damage.13. CARE OF BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT. Exhibitors or their agents shall not injure or deface any part ofthe exhibit building, the booths, or booth contents or show equipment and decor. When such damageappears, the exhibitor is liable to the owner of the property so damaged.14. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Exhibitors acknowledge their responsibilities under the Americanswith Disabilities Act (hereinafter “Act”) to make their booths accessible to handicapped persons. Exhibitor shall also indemnify and hold harmless SVS, Show Management, and facility against cost, expense, liabilityor damage which may be incident to, arise out of or be caused by Exhibitor’s failure to comply with the Act.15. OTHER REGULATIONS. Any and all matters not specifically covered by the preceding rules andregulations shall be subject solely to the decision of Show Management. THE SHOW MANAGEMENT SHALL HAVE FULL POWER TO INTERPRET, AMEND, AND ENFORCE THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS, PROVIDED EXHIBITORS RECEIVE NOTICE OF ANY AMENDMENTS WHEN MADE. EACH EXHIBITOR AND ITS EMPLOYEES AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE FOREGOING RULES AND REGULATIONS AND BY ANY AMENDMENTS OR ADDITIONSTHERETO IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PRECEDING SENTENCE. EXHIBITORS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES WHO FAIL TO OBSERVE THESE CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT OR WHO, IN THE OPINION OF SHOW MANAGEMENT, CONDUCT THEMSELVES UNETHICALLY MAY IMMEDIATELY BE DISMISSED FROM THE EXHIBIT AREA WITHOUT REFUND OR OTHER APPEAL.

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In accordance with the guidelines adopted by the SVS, exhibitors are not allowed to offer educational events or social functions for professional attendees that directly conflict with the 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting program. Evening events are strictly reserved for approved satellite symposia. Please visit Vascular.org for information on satellite symposia. Companies that are in violation of the guidelines will risk loss of priority points and possible disqualification from future Vascular Annual Meetings.

Meeting space is available in the San Diego Convention Center for internal company meetings. Please note that due to meeting space limitations, requests for full-day meetings or offices will not be granted. SVS has made office space available in the exhibit hall (see below). To request meeting space, please complete the Meeting Room Request Form included in this prospectus and return to:

Debbie Wallentin, CMP, Director of MeetingsSociety for Vascular Surgery633 N. St. Clair Street, 22nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60611Phone: 847-680-4855Email: [email protected]

Only approved 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting exhibitors may request meeting space. There is a $250US placement fee per form charged by SVS. Companies will be sent a confirmation of their meeting room assignment when meeting space assignments are made.

EXHIBIT FLOOR OFFICE SPACEOffice space on the exhibit floor will once again be available to all exhibiting companies. All offices will be stand-alone units with-out shared walls to increase the level of privacy. All offices include carpeting, a locking door, a 14" x 22" ID sign and furniture as noted below. The following configurations are available:

• 10' x 10': $3,500—includes a conference table and four chairs

• 10' x 20': $5,500—includes a conference table and eight chairs

• 20' x 20': $8,500—includes a conference table and sixteen chairs

Office space will be accessible during exhibit hours only. The quantity is limited and space will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. To request an office space, please complete a Meeting Space Request Form and indicate “office” in the Meeting Name line.

INVESTIGATOR MEETINGS Exhibiting companies are encouraged to conduct investigator meetings during the Vascular Annual Meeting program. Holding such events during the Thursday evening opening reception is discouraged. The words “Investigator Meeting” must appear as part of the meeting name on the completed request form.

INDUSTRY FUNCTIONS & MEETING SPACE

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SPACE IS ASSIGNED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.Return completed form by April 21 to:Debbie Wallentin, CMP, Director of Meetings, SVS633 N. St. Clair, 22nd Floor, Chicago, IL [email protected]

COMPANY

CONTACT PERSON

ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP

PHONE NUMBER

FAX

EMAIL

# ATTENDING

DAY/DATE OF FUNCTION

START TIME AM PM

END TIME AM PM

MEETING NAME

ROOM SET

CLASSROOM

CONFERENCE

HOLLOW SQUARE

RECEPTION

ROUNDS/BANQUET

THEATER

U-SHAPE

HEAD TABLE

PODIUM

TYPE OF FUNCTION*

BREAKFAST DINNER

MEETING ONLY

LUNCH

RECEPTION

* Selections above do not constitute an actual order. Once space has beenassigned by SVS, a confirmation letter will be sent to the hotel and a cateringrepresentative will contact you to discuss your catering needs.

Catering, special set fee, AV and labor are not included in the placement fee and will be the company’s responsibility. Costs for any reset charges will be invoiced following the Annual Meeting. All meeting space is assigned on a first-come, first–served basis.

A non-refundable $250 placement fee is due for each room allocated. Space will be confirmed once payment has been processed. Upon receipt of a completed form, an invoice will be issued, including a link to our secure payment site. Only 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting Exhibitors are eligible to request space.

AUDIO/VISUAL

LCD PROJECTOR

LAPTOP

SCREEN(FRONT OR REAR)

INTERNET CONNECTION

EASEL(S) #

FLIPCHART W/ MARKERS #

MICROPHONES # WIRED

MICROPHONES # WIRELESS

NOTE: ALL MEETINGS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO MARRIOTT MARQUIS SAN DIEGO MARINA HOTEL

OTHER

S610 19

MEETING SPACE REQUEST FORM

VAM MEETING SPACE REQUEST DEADLINE: APRIL 21, 2017

BOOTH NO.

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Vascular ConnectionsSan Diego, CA May 31 - June 3, 2017 2017

Rate CardADVERTISING SALES CONTACT

VALERIE BEDNARZ Tel: 973.206.8954 Cell: 973.907.0230 Fax: 973.206.9378 [email protected]

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Vascular Connections | 2017 Rate Card

Issue Dates Package A (Print & Digital Preview Issue)

Package B(3 On-site Issues)

Package C (Preview and 3 On-site Issues)

Black-and-White Rates King Page 3/4 Page Island (A-size) 1/2 Page 1/4 Page

$6,800 6,500 6,200 4,800 2,500

$7,200 6,700 6,500 5,000 2,600

$13,300 12,300 10,800 8,900 4,700

Color (in addition to black-and-white rates) Three/Four Color $1,700 $2,200 $3,000

Product Showcase 1/8 Page 1/16 Page

$1,500 1,050

$1,500 1,050

$2,700 1,900

Cover Tip Supplied $12,000 $16,000 $23,000

All rates listed are net. Cover Tips are an additional $4,000 if FMC to print single version.

ISSUANCEPublished by Frontline Medical Communications (FMC)Frequency: 4 issues—1 preview edition (including a digital version) and 3 on-site editions ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONSociety for Vascular Surgery (SVS)DISTRIBUTIONThe Preview issue of Vascular Connections will be mailed as a polybagged ride-along with Vascular Specialist—the official newspaper of the Society for Vascular Surgery. The Preview print edition will be mailed approximately four weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, a digital Preview edition will be e-mailed to nearly 5,000 vascular medicine specialists.Three issues of Vascular Connections will be distributed at the 2017 Vascular Annual Meeting. The first on-site issue will be included in the attendees’ registration bags. Copies will also be available in strategically placed bins throughout the conference center. Expected registration of approximately 3,000 attendees. EDITORIALHighlights of the 2017 Vascular Annual MeetingEDITORIAL STAFFEditor: Mark LesneyCONTRACT AND COPY REGULATIONS▪ All contracts and contents of advertisements are subject to

FMC/SVS approval. FMC/SVS reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertisement, insertion order, space reservation or position commitments.

▪ FMC reserves the right to put the word “Advertisement” on advertising which, in the opinion of FMC/SVS, resembles editorial material.

▪ FMC/SVS guarantees uniform rates and discounts to all advertisers using same amount and kind of space. No exceptions to published rates.

ADVERTISING SALESValerie Bednarz Tel: 973-907-0230 [email protected] AND CLOSING DATESIssue Dates Space Close Material Due Preview Issue (April) March 30 April 6May 31/June 1 April 25 May 2June 2 April 25 May 2June 3 April 25 May 2SPECIAL POSITIONSReservations accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.▪ Inside Front Cover (King Page only) and page opposite (King

Page only): Black-and-white rate + 50% (plus color)▪ Back Cover (King Page only): Black-and-white rate + 50%

(plus color)▪ Please contact sales representative for additional special

positions.CANCELLATIONS▪ Notification in writing of space cancellations must be

received by space closing deadline.▪ If space is cancelled after deadline or material received too

late, the advertiser will be charged for the insertion.▪ Cover positions are non-cancelable.

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Vascular Connections | 2017 Rate Card

FULL-PAGE BLEEDSBleed size: 10-3/4” x 13-1/4” Trim: 10-1/2” x 13” Keep live matter ½” from all trim edges.PAPER AND PRINTINGFMC publications are printed in a tabloid news format on coated stock.REPRODUCTION REQUIREMENTSBlack-and-white or Color AdvertisementsPDFs required. We accept CD-ROM or the file may be transmitted to our FTP site: Host: ftp.digilink-inc.com/_LeKM-Kxq2tgbGR (Our FTP site is available through your web

browser using the web address above and does not require use of FTP software, a user name, or password.

Please contact Maria Aquino (240-221-2418 or [email protected]) with the name of the file when uploading ad. ▪ File name must include name of product.

▪ All files must be 100%. Digital files will not be altered.

▪ Trapping must be included in file. ▪ All images must be CMYK (RGB images

cannot be processed). ▪ Third-party fonts are not accepted.For further questions, please contact Maria Aquino at 240-221-2418.COLOR PROOFS ▪ Provide a digital proof with color bars. ▪ Color laser proofs are not accepted as

color guidance. Proofs must be provided at 100% size.

PROVIDER INFORMATIONPlease provide the following with your media: Publication name and issue date

Advertiser, product and agency name Contact name and phone number Directory of disk or CD

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONSSend all contracts and insertion orders to: Vascular Connections Frontline Medical Communications

7 Century Drive, Suite 302 Parsippany, NJ 07054-4609 Attn: Joan Friedman Tel: 973-290-8211 / Fax: 973-206-9378

Send all digital files and proofs to: Vascular Connections

Frontline Medical Communications 2275 Research Blvd Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20850 Attn: Advertising Production Tel: 240-221-2418

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSProduct Showcase: ▪ 1/8 Page: 4-1/2” wide x 2-7/8” deep ▪ 1/6 Page: 2-1/8” wide x 2-7/8” deep

Bleed Size: 10 3/4” x 13 1/4”

Trim Size: 10 1/2” x 13”

Bleed Size: 211/4” x 131/4”

Trim Size: 21“ x 13”

Ad Size:

4 1/2” x11 3/4” Ad Size:

9 1/2” x 5 5/8”

4 1/2” x 5 5/8” 6 7/8” x

4 1/4”

Journal Trim Size: 10 1/2” x 13“

Live matter: Allow 1/4” safety from all trim edges

Type of Binding: Saddle Stitch

King-size Page King-size Spread 3/4 Vertical

Ad Size: 14 5/8” x 11 3/4”

Ad Size: 7 1/8” x 11 3/4”

3/4 Vertical Spread

3/4 Horizontal Spread

Island Page + 3/4 Page Horiz.Island SpreadIsland Page

Ad Size: 9 1/2” x 10”

3/4 HorizontalIsland Page + Island

1/2 Page Vertical 1/4 Page Column

1/2 Page Horizontal

1/4 Page Vertical

1/4 Page Horizontal

1/2 Horizontal Spread

Ad Size: 7 1/8” x 10”

Ad Size: 14 5/8” x 10”

Ad Size: 17 1/2” x 10”

Ad Size: 20” x 10”

Ad Size: 2 1/8” x 11 3/4”

Ad Size: 14 5/8” x 10”

Ad Size: 20” x 5 5/8”

Ad Size: 7 1/8” x 10”

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Vascular Connections Insertion Order

NOTE: Unless otherwise notified, Frontline Medical Communications accepts this insertion order as a written contract for space with the client.

Vascular Connections 2017

Company: Product:

Space Unit: Color:

Headline: Position:

Price:

net

Please fax this order to: Joan Friedman, Frontline Medical Communications, 973-206-9378 or e-mail to [email protected]

MATERIALS TO: Frontline Medical Communications 2275 Research Blvd, Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20850 Attn: Maria Aquino Phone: 240.221.2418

Advertising contact: Billing address:

Ph/Fx:Email:

Signature Title Date

Ad: ⃝ Package A / Preview Issue⃝ Package B / 3 On-site Issues ⃝ Package C / Preview Issue and 3 On-site Issues

Product Showcase: ⃝ Package A⃝ Package B ⃝ Package C