Alex Gendzier, Partner, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Webcast The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in 2011

New York, NY, May 22, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alex Gendzier, Partner, Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in 2011.” This event is scheduled for June 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET.

For further details, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_Capital_Markets.html.

Event Synopsis:

Recently, the debt capital markets have been exposed to great levels of volatility. In the wake of this recent financial Tsunami, the government has taken steps to inject liquidity and to boost debt capital markets. However, these efforts still offer uncertain consequences. Strong price appreciation and price discovery are some of the key trends affecting financial institutions. As such, they must know how these market changes may impact their portfolios and they must be prepared for the uncertain costs that are likely to affect the values of their portfolios.

The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in 2011 Live Webcast will provide finance executives, investors, fund managers and others who are involved in debt capital markets issues with a comprehensive update on this topic. A key panel of thought leaders and experts will cover many of the most critical issues surrounding the changes in debt capital markets with the goal to help you navigate through the pitfalls in the wake of these turbulent economic times.

About Alex Gendzier

Alex Gendzier represents banks, companies, and investors in a broad range of capital markets transactions and advises boards of directors about corporate governance and SEC and stock exchange requirements. He advises on financial strategies and alternatives; recapitalizations and out-of-court restructurings; exchange offers, tender offers, consent solicitations, registered offerings, and private placements of equity; convertible and equity-linked, high-yield, and investment-grade securities; and PIPEs.

Alex has worked with many different kinds of issuers, including multinational corporations, middle market companies, and portfolio companies of private equity investment firms and in many industries, including aerospace, airlines, automotive, banking and finance, biotechnology, consumer products, insurance, manufacturing, shipping, technology, and telecommunications.

Prior to joining Jones Day, Alex practiced at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and King & Spalding in New York. Between 1985 and 1991, he worked at Bankers Trust Company and BT Securities Corporation in the senior debt syndications group, leaving as a Vice President and team leader.

About Jones Day

Jones Day is a global law firm with locations in centers of business and finance throughout the world. Ranked among the world's best and most integrated law firms, and perennially ranked among the best in client service, Jones Day acts as principal outside counsel to, or provides significant legal representation for, more than half of the Fortune Global 500 companies.

For more information about Alex Gendzier and Jones Day, please visit:
http://www.jonesday.com

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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