The mergers and acquisitions environment has been in a state of prolonged unrest as the market continues to struggle in a challenged economy, both in the U.S. and abroad. But the market actually may be ripe with opportunity for bargain-hunting investors as the number of troubled assets available for sale steadily increases.

Charles Reardon, Partner, Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC, will be among featured financial and restructuring experts who will examine the latest opportunities in global M&A during the conference, International Mergers and Acquisitions in 2010: Discovering New Opportunity in a Changing Environment, March 31 - April 1, at the Sentry Conference Center in New York.

Both a healthy balance sheet and access to financing put a company in a good position to execute long-term growth strategies. Yet, identifying potential targets and getting in position to act quickly at the right time are the real keys to success when purchasing distressed assets. During the panel discussion The Very Latest on the Acquisition of a Troubled Business, Reardon and professionals from Houlihan Lokey and SSG Capital Advisors will address how to successfully identify and close on distressed assets in light of the complexities facing corporate buyers in today's market conditions.

The panel discussion takes place Wednesday, March 31, at 3:45 p.m. For details, visit www.mandasummit.com.