MIAMI – October 17, 2012 – The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) will host a “CEO Power Breakfast” and panel discussion titled, “Private Equity: Industry Outlook & Election Fallout.” The panel, moderated by Scott Mager, partner with Grant Thornton LLP, will provide insights and guidance to financial-services, investment and other business professionals. The event takes place at 7:30 a.m. Friday, November 2, at Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami, FL 33131. Speakers will offer insights and advice on the current private equity landscape in South Florida, hot industry sectors and the potential impact of the presidential election on private equity. Miami Finance Forum Chairman Carlos Deupi said, “In today’s complex global economy, the Miami Finance Forum is eager to help bring clarity and guidance to the financial services and investment community on the state of private equity in South Florida.” Panel speakers include partners and managing directors from top private equity firms, as well as investment banking and law firms, including: • Roman Krislav, Principal, H.I.G. Capital • Joshua Kaye, Partner, DLA Piper • Jaime E. Elias, Partner, Trivest • Jeff Settembrino, Partner, Pine Tree Equity Partners, LLC • Anthony Polazzi, Managing Director, Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Added Nick Ferber, MFF president, “We are thrilled about the panel we’ve assembled of thought leaders from some of the most prestigious firms in the private equity space. This will be a very high-level, engaging discussion that will bring significant value for our guests.” WHAT: CEO Power Breakfast: “Private Equity: Industry Outlook & Election Fallout.” WHO: Miami Finance Forum WHEN: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday, November 2 WHERE: Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami, FL 33131 COST: Members: $25; Non-members: $65 RSVP: https://www.miamifinanceforum.com/upcoming-events/11-2-2012/ (Seating is limited, pre-registration is requested.) CONTACT: Elena Djakonova: (866) FF-Miami or Elena@MiamiFinanceForum.com MEDIA: Complimentary guest passes are available for media. For more information, journalists may call Katy Patao at Roar Media at (305) 403-2080, Ext. 112, or send an e-mail to katy@roarmedia.com