InterContinental Hotel, Istanbul 30 September 1 October

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1 TURKEY FORUM 2014 InterContinental Hotel, Istanbul 30 September 1 October Hear from industry leaders including: Ali Arslan Director General, Financial Sector Relations & Exchange, Turkish Treasury His Excellency Ali Babacan Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Financial Affairs, Republic of Turkey Cem Celebiler CEO and Founder, Turknet Murat Erdogan General Manager, Sportive Yalin Karadogan Managing Director, Cinven Galip Yorgancioglu CEO, Mey Icki Register your place by Friday 8 August for early bird savings

2 AGENDA DAY 1: TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 8:15 Coffee and registration 9:00 Welcome from PEI Nicholas Lockley, Deputy Director Conferences, PEI 9.10 Chair s introduction 9.20 Keynote address His Excellency Ali Babacan, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Financial Affairs, Republic of Turkey* 9.50 Panel session Assessing the Turkish economy- how are recent economic and political events affecting the investment climate? Assessing emerging market volatility and what it means for Turkey Is the medium and long-term perspective still positive despite short-term difficulties? The stability of currency, cost of borrowing and availability of funding in the market Turkish sovereign creditworthiness, rating drivers and key future sovereign rating risks 10:30 Coffee and networking break 11:00 Panel session Making sense of the financial assistance prohibition and assessing the impact of economic changes Bankers views on the impact of the currency movement on the availability of debt finance Assessing the availability of TL-denominated long term loans: is it better to finance in euros or dollars instead? Loan applications in Turkey vs abroad Identifying red flag sectors 11:45 Panel session Portfolio company CEO/CFO panel: a cheat sheet for working with private equity Using private equity involvement as an effective agent for change Beyond the 100-day plan: mapping out a longterm strategy Managing in a private equity-backed company Looking towards exit - which routes are available? Cem Celebiler, CEO and Founder, Turknet Walid Cherif, Managing Director, Gulf Capital Murat Erdogan, General Manager, Sportive Galip Yorgancioglu, CEO, Mey Icki 12:30 Investor keynote How have investor views on Turkey been affected by political uncertainty and emerging market volatility? Where are the best opportunities for foreign pension funds looking to invest? Accessing local money - an update on local LP investment prospects LP appetite for co-investments in Turkey and MENA Maninder Saluja, Partner, Quilvest 13:00 Lunch 14:15 Workshop I A focus on the Turkish venture capital and early-stage private equity opportunity What the TUBITAK venture capital funding programme means for Turkish SMEs Notable venture exits - GittiGidiyor, Grupanya, Yemek Sepeti How venture capital can help professionalise and accelerate growth in start-ups The best sectors for venture - what else besides tech and e-commerce? WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS: Cem Baytok, Managing Partner, idacapital Baris Oney, Managing Partner, GlobalTurk Capital Workshop II Impact investing in Turkey Examining the Turkish impact investment opportunity Why impact and why Turkey? Inspiring and educating investors to engage in impact WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS: Kutlu Kazanci, Director SUCOOL Pre-Incubation Center, Sabanci University Anja-Nadine König, Social Impact Markets & Policies, Turkey, Impact Investing Policy Collaborative/Rockefeller Foundation Jose Romano, Head of Region - Turkey & IVCI, European Investment Fund 15:45 Afternoon refreshments and networking break 16:15 Deal Mechanic case study: An operational excellence story explained by the participants Cinven and Pronet Key value levers and the operational changes made Driving revenue growth through expanding sales capabilities and back office systems Identifying international growth opportunities and helping management to execute Thinking about exit - taking a long-term view Yalin Karadogan, Managing Director, Cinven Big debate Discuss the pros and cons of institutional investment in Turkey FOR THE HOUSE: Mete Cakmakci, Deputy Secretary General, Technology Development Foundation of Turkey 17:15 Close of day one and drinks reception *Subject to final confirmation

3 AGENDA DAY 2: WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER 8:50 Coffee and Registration 9:25 Chairman's welcome back 9:30 Deal Mechanic case study: An operational excellence story explained by the participants A mid-market success story: Aras Kargo The challenges of value creation in a 2nd generation family-owned business How do you add value within the context of minority ownership? Bringing in fresh blood to strengthen management and help increase sales growth 5.2x money and 165% IRR in 2 years: A new precedent for private equity? Murat Ozgen, CEO, Is Private Equity 10:10 How can private equity businesses make use of private markets at stock exchanges? An update on the new private market being established at Borsa Istanbul Sertaç Fuad Karaağaoğlu, Group Manager-Listing & Indices, Borsa Istanbul Coffee and networking break 11:00 Panel session Will a domestic fund of funds sector develop in Turkey? Will government reforms lead to more sophisticated pension funds who will invest in private equity? Developing the government-backed fund of funds programme Is it a good time to be an LP in Turkey? Hakan Erturk, Head of Financial Instruments and Markets Development Department, Turkish Treasury Sule Kilic, Deputy Country Director, Turkey, EBRD Winfried Nau, Director Turkey and Middle East, DEG Invest Jose Romano, Head of Region- Turkey & IVCI, European Investment Fund 11:45 Panel session Beyond IPOs: the importance of exits to strategic and financial investors What do strategic investors expect when they acquire? Dos and don ts for private equity-backed businesses to assist with exits to industry Management views on life before and after private equity ownership The pros and cons of private equity vs a strategic sale Gokce Kabatepe, Managing Director, Turkey, Raiffeisen Investment 12:25 Chair s closing remarks 12:30 Closing Lunch VENUE INFORMATION The Turkey Forum will be held at: InterContinental hotel, Istanbul In the heart of the city, the luxurious InterContinental Istanbul hotel is within walking distance of Taksim Square, and the main convention and exhibition centers. Special conference rates are available, once you have registered for the event you will receive an with accommodation details. Hotel contact details: Address: Asker Ocagi Cad. No.1 Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey Phone:

4 SPEAKERS Ali Arslan Director General, Financial Sector Relations & Exchange Turkish Treasury Mete Cakmakci Deputy Secretary General Technology Development Foundation of Turkey His Excellency Ali Babacan Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Financial Affairs Republic of Turkey Cem Celebiler CEO and Founder Turknet Cem Baytok Managing Partner idacapital Walid Cherif Managing Director Gulf Capital Murat Erdogan General Manager Sportive Gokce Kabatepe Managing Director Turkey Raiffeisen Investment Hakan Erturk Head of Financial Instruments and Markets Development Department Turkish Treasury Sertaç Fuad Karaağaoğlu Group Manager - Listing & Indices Borsa Istanbul Baris Gen Senior Investment Officer Private Equity Funds Europe & MENA IFC Yalin Karadogan Managing Director Cinven Kutlu Kazanci Director, SUCOOL Pre-Incubation Center Sabanci University Sule Kilic Deputy Country Director, Turkey EBRD Anja-Nadine König Social Impact Markets & Policies Turkey IIPC/Rockefeller Foundation Winfried Nau Director Turkey and Middle East DEG Invest Baris Oney Managing Partner GlobalTurk Capital Murat Ozgen CEO Is Private Equity Jose Romano Head of Region - Turkey & IVCI European Investment Fund Maninder Saluja Partner Quilvest Galip Yorgancioglu CEO Mey Icki FEATURED SESSION DEAL MECHANIC CASE STUDIES Operational excellence stories explained by the participants 1. Cinven and Pronet Yalin Karadogan, Managing Director, Cinven 2. A mid-market success story: Aras Kargo Murat Ozgen, CEO, Is Private Equity

5 REASONS TO ATTEND 1 The original, biggest and best annual gathering of the Turkish private equity community Join local and international investors, fund managers, senior government figures and advisors, all keen to benefit from a market brimming with possibilities. Previous attendees include 2 An agenda focused on the big issues in Turkey, developed in partnership with the local market Talent management and human capital. Value creation in minority-owned businesses. Portfolio company CEO & CFO perspectives. The agenda tackles the key challenges involved in building better businesses through active ownership and management. 3 Network with Turkish private equity s finest As always, we'll provide a number of dedicated networking sessions. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to put your questions to the experts and exchange ideas with your peers. Meet the gamechangers and find out if you shape up. Association Sponsor: Keynote Address His Excellency Ali Babacan, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Financial Affairs, Republic of Turkey Ali Babacan is a founding member and board member of the Justice and Development Party (AK Parti). Keynote theme: How Turkish government policy is being developed to continue to provide a hospitable environment for private equity investment

6 TURKEY FORUM 2014 BOOKING FORM Pricing options Early bird price valid until 8 August Save Price valid after 8 August One delegate $ 1,950 $1,100 Two delegates $ 3,900 $1,895 Three delegates $ 5,850 $2,385 $3,050 $5,795 $8,235 Further discounts apply for extra delegates. Call for more details +44 (0) Mr/Ms/Mrs...First name...last name Company name...job Title... Address City...Post/Zip code...country... Tel...Fax... Payment Payment can be made by American Express, Visa, MasterCard or by wire transfer. Full payment must be received prior to the event. If registering four weeks or less prior to the event, payment must be made by credit card. By Wire Transfer By Credit Card - American Express/Visa/MasterCard Name on Card... Card Number Expiry date / Security Code Signature... Cancellation policy Any cancellation received more than fourteen (14) days prior to the forum will be subject to a charge of 50% of the fee already paid or the full delegate rate, whichever is the lower. All cancellations must be made in writing (by letter, fax or - proof of receipt will be required) to the relevant contact at PEI Media Ltd for that event. We regret that no refunds will be made for cancellations made within 14 days of an event and there will be no exceptions to this policy. Any cancellations received in writing less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the forum will receive a 100% credit to be used at another PEI event for up to 12 months from the date of issuance. Payment policy: Payments can be made by American Express, Visa, MasterCard or Company Cheque. Full payment must be received prior to the event. If registering 4 weeks or less prior to the event, you must pay by credit card. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact Fran Hobson on +44(0) Five easy ways to register [email protected] +44 (0) (0) Conference Registration PEI, 140 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5DN, UK If you re an institutional investor you may be eligible for a complimentary pass. [email protected] for further details.