Dear Delegate,

The National Investment Banking Conference and Competition 2011 is one of the nation’s
largest and most prestigious investment banking conferences in Canada. As a delegate,
you will take part in a plethora of stimulating events from spectacular keynotes delivered
by leading industry professionals, to workshop sessions, an interactive trading simulation,
a live final round of the competition, the gala dinner, networking events and more!

With the conference fast approaching, the Organizing Committee would like you to make
preference indications for the Trading Simulation and several workshop selection choices.

The Trading Simulation by MDA Training is taking place on the first day of the conference
and is set to provide you with a greater appreciation and understanding of investment
banking, sales, trading, and research. This engaging and challenging simulation requires
students to take on a role of a sales person, trader, market maker, client or researcher.
We would like for you to rank in order of preference which role you would be most
interested in playing.

The Corporate Finance and Capital Markets Workshop Series will be held on the second
day of the conference. There will be three workshop sessions. Delegates will have to
choose which workshop they would most like to participate in for each session. You are
only allowed to attend one workshop per session.

Please refer to the detailed descriptions of the roles and the workshops in the following
pages. Read the information thoroughly then follow the link to the Selection Form. It is
mandatory for you to fill out the form completely by the 11th of January and we’ll do our
best to accommodate your preferences and to maximize your experience at NIBC.

We are looking forward to welcoming you next week at what will truly be the most
memorable delegate experience Vancouver has to offer you!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact David Lam at
David.Lam@ubcfinanceclub.com or Amelia Lak at Amelia.Lak@ubcfinanceclub.com.

Thank you,

The NIBC Organizing Committee

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE …………………………………………………………………. Page 1

CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION …………………………………………………………………. Page 2

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS …………………………………………………………………. Page 3

TRADING SIMULATION …………………………………………………………………. Page 4

CORPORATE FINANCE
& CAPITAL MARKETS …………………………………………………………………. Page 5

WORKSHOP SERIES …………………………………………………………………. Page 6

NIGHT EVENT …………………………………………………………………. Page 7

ACCOMMODATION …………………………………………………………………. Page 8

TRANSPORTATION …………………………………………………………………. Page 9

SUGGESTED ATTIRE ……………………………………………………………….. Page 10

SPONSORS ……………………………………………………………….. Page 11

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

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CHECK IN & REGISTRATION

Registration will begin at 2:00pm on January 13, 2010.

When you arrive at the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver (300-999 Canada Place), follow
the NIBC signs and guidance from our team to make your way to the registration
centre. There, you will receive your nametag and delegate bag.

If you are an external delegate who has arranged for accommodation with us,
please try to arrive at noon in order to have sufficient time to check in at the
reception desk and to receive your room assignment. Also, one person from the
room must provide a credit card to cover incidentals such as room service and
movies, which will not be covered by NIBC.

The Opening Keynote Speech by Paul Donnelly, Chief Executive Officer of Macquarie
Capital Markets Canada will begin at 2:30pm sharp.

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 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Paul Donnelly
Opening Keynote Speaker
Chief Executive Officer of
Macquarie Capital Markets
Canada Ltd. Paul joined
Macquarie in 1995 and has been
President and Chief Executive
Officer of Macquarie Capital
Markets Canada since December
2007. Since joining Macquarie,
Paul’s focus has been on
complex ECM and M&A
transactions for clients across all
sectors. Paul led some of
Australia’s most complex and
innovative IPOs and advised on
more than 50 capital structuring
transactions including hybrid
securities and share buybacks
playing a large part in the
development of the Australian
hybrid market. Paul has also
advised governments and special
committees in the UK, Hungary
and Australia on privatisations
and asset sales.
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Kathy Butler
Morning Keynote Speaker
Kathy Butler is a Managing
Director in CIBC World Markets’
Vancouver Investment Banking
Group. She joined CIBC World
Markets in Toronto in 1996 and
has been involved in a number of
private and public financings, as
well as advisory mandates. Kathy
holds an MBA (Honours) from
the Rotman School of
Management and a Bachelor of
Commerce in Finance (Honours)
from the University of British
Columbia. Ms. Butler is on the
Board of Directors of Atira
Women’s Resource Society and
is a Partner of BC Social Venture
Partners.
Don Lindsay
Gala Dinner Keynote Speaker
Don Lindsay joined Teck Cominco
Limited as President in January
2005, was appointed to the
Board in February 2005 and was
appointed Chief Executive
Officer in April 2005. He is a
graduate of Queens University
(B.Sc., Hons.) and Harvard
Business School (M.B.A.). Since
2008 he has been Chairman of
International Zinc Association.
Mr. Lindsay was employed by
CIBC World Markets Inc.
(investment banking) from 1985
to 2004 where he was President
of CIBC World Markets Inc., Head
of Investment and Corporate
Banking and Head of the Asia
Pacific Region.
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 TRADING SIMULATION

The MDA trading simulation is 3 hours of challenging simulation that provides participants
with a greater appreciation and understanding of investment banking, sales, trading, and
research. Participants will be assigned to one of the following roles: Sales, Traders,
Market Makers and Researches and will get hands on experience in: planning trading
strategies, executing trades, analyzing financial information and running meetings.

The participants assigned as traders, The participants assigned as researchers

market makers, buy-side clients, and provide valuable analysis of specific
sales people will be responsible for the stocks that are traded in the simulation.
following simulation tasks: Research staff will be:

 Planning trading strategies  Analyzing financial information

 Trading  Analyzing news items
 Building sell-side / buy-side client  Promoting and running morning
relationships meetings
 Deciding on what research morning  Charging traders for morning
meetings (if any) to attend meeting attendance and/or news
 Attending research morning analysis
meetings
 Requesting news analysis from
research

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Corporate Finance and
Capital Markets Workshop Series

Session 1

Going Public – The IPO Process Presented by

This workshop will introduce students to the process of listing a private

company on the stock market. It is designed as a practitioners guide to
the IPO process and will cover the preparation, execution, and marketing
components of taking a company public. Discussion will revolve around
using a real-world example to understand the logistical steps taken to
execute an IPO from an investment banking perspective.

Equity Research

This workshop will equip students with essential tools to write a research
report. It will provide an overview of equity research and skills of a
successful Research Associate. Through real life examples, delegates are
expected to learn the technicalities of the field and how to better prepare
for a career in research.

Valuation Methodologies

This workshop will introduce students to the common valuation

methodologies utilized by investment banks. Using practical examples,
the workshop will examine in detail the concepts of comparable
company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, and discounted cash
flow modeling, along with the benefits and pitfalls of each approach.

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Session 2

M&A Trends Presented by

This workshop will introduce students to the concept of mergers and

acquisitions. It will uncover the major reasons for M&A activity and discuss
real-world examples to understand the logistical steps taken to execute
mergers and acquisitions from an investment banking perspective.

Equity Modeling

This workshop will further evaluate the fundamentals of equity modeling.

Emphasis will be given to the development of financial models using
discounted cash flows.

Learn How They Succeeded

This workshop will be presented by a junior professional who started a

career in the financial industry. She will share his/her experience during the
recruitment process and at work. Students will gain insights on career
alternatives and opportunities available to them

Session 3

Private Equity Panel Presented by

This panel will have experienced private equity representatives discussing

their views on the industry, key trends and challenges, and careers in this
field. The discussion will also provide attendees with insights into the role
private equity can play in the financial markets, both privately and publicly. sternpartners
The panel is expected to be interactive with a moderator asking questions at
the beginning of the session and students having the opportunity to ask
questions and comment during the Q&A session.

Credit Crisis & Recovery for Investment Banks

This workshop will discuss the state of recovery since the credit crunch of
2006. Issues such as the effects of the credit crisis on employment and on
investment banks, the stability of the recovery, and factors currently
threatening the recovery will be talked about in detail.

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NIGHT EVENT

Barcelona Ultra Lounge

Barcelona's Ultra Lounge concept lends itself to the boutique
style clubs of Las Vegas, Miami, New York and London. From
an eccentric DJ booth inspired from Cameo in South Beach,
Miami to an imaginative twist on the features from Crobar in
Chicago and Spider Club in New York, to the lavish colors and
textures from XS in Vegas... You can expect a flavor of class
comparable world-wide. A beautifully designed room with
the sensual warmth for a first date drink, but with plenty of
cutting edge glitz and glam to rock the night away.

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 ACCOMODATION

You will receive your roommate details at the time

of check in.

Rooming has been arranged to the best of our

abilities through the preferences you have
indicated on the roommate preference form.
Please note that unclear preferences may not have
been accommodated due to conflicting roommate
preference requests.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

David Lam| David.Lam@ubcfinanceclub.com

Amelia Lak | Amelia.Lak@ubcfinanceclub.com.

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TRANSPORTATION

Public Transit from Vancouver International Airport Other Transit Options from Vancouver
International Airport
1. Follow the ‘Canada Line’ to sign to the YVR- Visit the official website at www.yvr.ca and
Airport Station. select ‘Getting To & From YVR’.
2. Take a train heading to Waterfront Station.
3. Disembark at the Waterfront Station and exit Walking Map from Waterfront Station
the station.
4. Head southwest on Ferry Ramp toward West
Cordova Street for approximately 270m.
5. Go along West Cordova Street for 110m,
walking pass Cartier Vancouver, and turn right
at Howe Street.
6. Walk on Howe Street for 63m, and turn left at
Canada Place. You should see Pan Pacific Hotel
on the right side of the road.
The ‘Canada Line’ journey should take roughly 30
minutes and the walk from the Waterfront Station
to the hotel should be a further 5 minutes.

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SUGGESTED ATTIRE

During Conference | Business Formal

Night Event on Friday | Business Formal/Dress to Impress

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SPONSORS
We would like to extend our gratitude to the generous sponsors of NIBC 2011.

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