IMAP to Host Global M&A Symposium in Istanbul, Turkey, October 23

SARASOTA, FL, Jun 10 (MARKET WIRE) --
IMAP, an exclusive global organization of leading merger and acquisition
(M&A) advisory firms, announced today that its Global M&A Symposium will
be held on Friday, October 23, at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. In addition to IMAP advisers, the symposium
will cater to private equity groups, corporate development personnel and
global M&A attorneys. The agenda will focus on closing M&A transactions
in the current economic climate, while providing an opportunity to
develop relationships with industry professionals.

With access to IMAP's more than 500 advisers, the symposium offers
attendees a prime opportunity to gain perspective on the M&A market,
generate new leads and develop relationships with industry professionals
on an international level. The symposium will feature presentations from a
keynote speaker, as well as panelists from well-known organizations,
including key private equity firm executives from the Middle East and
Southeast Europe, one of the major industrialists in Turkey and a
representative of a global multinational corporation.

"IMAP is excited to host its Global M&A Symposium at the Ciragan Palace
Kempinski Istanbul," said Mark Esbeck, IMAP President. "Over the last
twelve months, IMAP completed a record number of transactions in Turkey,
ranging from textile manufacturing and branded retail apparel to shipment
terminal operations. Turkey, as well as the surrounding region, represents
an emerging global M&A market in which IMAP recognizes tremendous
potential."

"The combination of the city's location, hotel selection, rapidly emerging
business opportunities, the high-level personal networking interaction,
and top-notch speakers will make for an extremely worthwhile and
insightful experience," added Sevket Basev, Managing Director of IMAP's
Turkey office and host for the symposium.

The Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Hotel, a former Ottomon palace, is
situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus in the heart of Istanbul.
In addition to its prestigious and historical location, the Ciragan boasts
a five-star rating and is the first Turkish hotel selected to join the
Leading Hotels of the World, a renowned luxury hospitality organization
representing more than 450 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas.
In 2008, the Ciragan ranked sixth in "The Best Hotel in Europe, Asia Minor
and Russian Federation" category by readers of Conde Nast Traveller, and
second for the best hotel in Europe by readers of Institutional Investor.
The hotel features a variety of dining options, including the award-wining
Tugra Restaurant, a spa, 14 retail boutiques and is located just minutes
from the pedestrian district of Ortakoy.

More information on the symposium including details on speakers, panelists
and registration will be available by the end of June via IMAP's Web site
at www.imap.com.

About IMAP

IMAP is an exclusive global organization of leading merger and acquisition
advisory firms. Formed in 1973, IMAP is composed of 55 offices in nearly
40 countries throughout North and South America, Eastern and Western
Europe, Australia and Asia. In 2008, IMAP advisers completed 252
transactions, with an aggregate transaction value of more than $13
billion. IMAP advisers provide strategic merger, acquisition, divestiture
and related corporate finance services. Sellers of mid-size companies and
corporate acquirers alike rely upon IMAP for essential local market
knowledge and industry expertise delivered with unparalleled global reach.
Every business day, somewhere in the world, an IMAP advisor is completing
an M&A transaction. More information is available via the Internet at
www.imap.com.

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