Masterclass I & II

Project Finance (Business)
Monday, 4 September 2006

Agenda

08:30 Registration and morning refreshments
09:00 Introduction and opening of masterclass

First segment – Getting started

Second segment – Sponsor considerations

Case study – coal mining project
This case study demonstrates the advantages of project finance over conventional finance highlighting the problems encountered when borrowing money to purchase shares

Third segment – Risk

Case study – smelter project risk matrix
This case study gives a practical example of a risk matrix based on an actual project.

Fourth segment – Structuring and funding
Example – basic project term sheet
Delegates will be taken through a typical infrastructure term sheet

Fifth segment – Processes

Wrap

17:00 Close of masterclass

About your masterclass presenter
Charles Marais
Partner: Project Finance
Bridge Capital Group, South Africa

Charles Marais is a qualified attorney with postgraduate qualifications in Income Tax Law and Financial Markets & Instruments. He has significant experience in all aspects of project finance (including export credit) and has been instrumental in the successful closure of projects in virtually all areas of economic activity.

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Broadband via Satellite (Technical)
Monday, 4 September 2006

Agenda

08:30 Registration and morning refreshments
09:00 Introduction and opening of masterclass

• The benefits and challenges posed by broadband
• The ability to achieve low cost, high speed broadband connectivity
• Ensuring mobility through the use of satellite – Mobile hotspots
• Operational support systems and QoS management on satellite links
• Improved quality of service
• The costs and features

17:00 Close of masterclass

Presenter to be advised

Registration for the masterclasses will be at 08:30; the masterclasses will commence at 09:00. Morning and afternoon refreshments, as well as lunch, are scheduled into the day’s proceedings.