The Meeting will begin with networking, registration and breakfast from 7am to 8 am, followed by a presentation that will address "who can predictthe future of the domestic OEMs?"

A panel of experts will outline various OEM scenarios, considering unionissues, product mix, fuel prices and government assistance. These scenarioswill be discussed in relation to production forecasts and the implicationson suppliers as the North American automotive industry continues itsrestructuring effort.

Speakers include:

Moderator

Peter Bridges, Townsend Search Group

Peter M. Bridges has been successfully recruiting in Corporate Finance,with an emphasis on Investment Banking, Private Equity and TurnaroundConsulting for nearly two decades. Prior to joining Townsend Search GroupMr. Bridges served as the Managing Director of Operations for ConwayMacKenzie & Dunleavy, a leader in turnaround consulting, litigation supportand investment banking.

Panelists

Jim Gillette, Director of Supplier Analysis, CSM Worldwide

Mr. Jim Gillette joined CSM in 2003, having served the prior thirteen yearsas Vice President of Automotive Forecasting with IRN, Inc. Beginning as aStrategic Marketing Consultant for the Automotive Components Group(currently Delphi) of General Motors, his experience in the global autoindustry dates back to 1988.

David Andrea, Vice President, Industry Analysis and Economics, OriginalEquipment Suppliers Association ("OESA")

Dave Andrea is Vice President, Industry Analysis and Economics of theOriginal Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA). Founded in August 1998,OESA represents 353 supplier companies with global automotive sales ofover $300 billion.

The cost to attend this event is $25 for ACG members and $45 for guests.For additional information and questions, please contact Sharon Kimble at(877) 894.2754 or acgdetroit@tc3net.com. ACG Detroit is one of 53 suchchapters representing 11,000 merger and acquisition professionals andanyone involved in corporate growth. There are 300 members to the DetroitACG.

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