As the economy begins to show signs of recovery, many are wondering what 2010 has in store for the private equity market. Industry experts — including Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC Partner Charles C. Reardon — will discuss this year's market outlook at the fourth annual Southeastern Private Equity Summit in Atlanta, Ga.

The Summit will address current and future industry issues, including:

• How the economic climate affects Southeastern and national private equity deals
• Doing deals in emerging markets
• How fund managers can ensure 2009 salvage
• Dealmaking developments and opportunities
• New opportunities to generate superior returns
• Legislative and regulatory updates

Reardon will participate in the panel titled Current Deal Market: Workouts and Distressed Investing Opportunities, Tuesday, June 15, at 3:30 p.m.

THE PANEL INCLUDES:

Moderator
Paul K. Ferdinands, Partner | King & Spalding

Panelists
James D. Decker, Managing Director | Morgan Joseph & Co. Inc.
Lawrence R. Hirsh, Managing Director | Alvarez & Marsal LLC
Charles C. Reardon, Partner | Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC

Reardon is well-versed in investment banking, with more than 20 years of expertise in directing mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, operational and financial restructurings, and real estate development. His work has received recognition for the Turnaround of the Year by the Global M&A Network, as well as the Middle Market Financing Transaction of the Year and Upper Middle Market Deal of the Year by The M&A Advisor.