The ResilienT TReasuReR Riding the Financial WavesTHe resIlIeNT Treasurer – rIDINg THe FINaNCIal WaVes PrelIMINarY PrograM The National association of Corporate Treasurers (“NaCT”)

The ResilienT TReasuReR Riding the Financial Waves2013 national Treasurers Conference | May 29 - 31, 2013The Westin new York at Times square | new York, nY

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Dear NaCT Colleagues:

on behalf of the NaCT Board of Directors, we invite you to attend the 2013 National Treasurers Conference in New York City, from May 29-31, 2013.

“Treasurers Talking to Treasurers” has been our motto and value proposition from inception. This year’s program is no different in providing opportunities for experts and practitioners to network and exchange innovative ideas and best practices in candid and confidential settings. We focus on the resilient treasurer who keeps abreast of market dynamics and the changing regulatory landscape and is able to bounce back despite economic and political uncertainties by employing strategies for coping with the unexpected.

our speakers this year include general Peter Pace, Chairman of Wall street Warfighters Foundation, and Ioana Barza, Director of analytics at Thomson reuters lPC. In addition, treasurers from major public corporations and privately held firms will share their experiences on topics that are relevant to your organization.

Highlights of the 2013 National Treasurers Conference include:

• An Open Forum discussion among treasurers ONLY • Thought-provoking sessions with industry

topic experts – Insurance Markets – enterprise risk Management –

Challenges and strategies – Bank and Capital Market Transactions – update on DC and DB retirement Plans • Dinner at the New York Stock Exchange

The NaCT Board of Directors has been very active in the last year, including taking advocacy positions to benefit our profession. an update will be provided at the conference.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to attend the premier conference that is developed exclusively by your fellow corporate treasurers. The venue at the Westin New York at Times square offers excellent facilities for our sessions, as well as convenience for those who wish to conduct other business while in New York. Per our usual custom, non-practitioner speakers and corporate sponsors are only present during their applicable sessions and sponsored events.

We look forward to seeing you in May! Tom DeasVice President & Treasurer, FMC CorporationChairman, NaCT

Ray Yisenior Director, Finance, Port of Houston authorityexecutive Vice President and 2013 National Conference Chair, NaCT

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NaCT BoarD oF DIreCTors (JulY 2012-JuNe 2013)

The NaCT Board is comprised of member treasurers who are committed to advancing the profession. We welcome feedback on all relevant topics. The Board has been very proactive in fostering dialogue among political, regulatory and industry players, and has approved advocacy positions urging restraint on proposed regulations for the money market fund industry and oTC Derivatives. The NaCT Chairman also represents the organization at the annual conference of the International group of Treasury associations, a global forum to share information on issues that impact treasury and finance.

BoarD oFFICers

CHaIrMaNThomas C. Deas, Jr. Vice President & TreasurerFMC CorPoraTIoN

PresIDeNT Kimberly a. Hunter Corporate TreasurerINgreDIoN INCorPoraTeD

eXeCuTIVe VICe PresIDeNT (2013 National Conference Chair)ramon Yisenior Director, FinancePorT oF HousToN auTHorITY

seCreTarY/Treasurerruud P. roggekampassistant Treasurer, Corporate Finance & BankingTHe BoeINg CoMPaNY

IMMeDIaTe PasT CHaIrMaNBradley FoxVice President & TreasurersaFeWaY INC.

BoarD MeMBers

Victor r. allenCForeNeWaBle algal eNergY, llC

Nicholas BijurVice President and TreasurerPaCIFIC gas & eleCTrIC CorPoraTIoN

george BittoVice President and TreasureraIr ProDuCTs & CHeMICals INC.

Jane F. CaseyVice President & TreasurerBlYTH, INC.

J. gregory CoffeyVice President & TreasurersallY BeauTY HolDINgs, INC.

Michael J. gannon

allen a. gellerexecutive Vice President & TreasurerraINes INTerNaTIoNal, INC.

gerard a. Halpin IIIPresident & Chief executive officersIeMeNs CaPITal CoMPaNY llC

Mary Dean HallVice President and TreasurereasTMaN CHeMICal CoMPaNY

Kenneth KoreyvaTreasureraCe grouP

richard laidermanTreasurerVIsa, INC.

Karen N. latham

Paulette M. MehasVice President, Treasury & InvestmentsFIrsT rePuBlIC BaNK

William Mekrut Vice President & TreasurerFM gloBal

Colleen o’ConnorVice President & TreasurerTHe DuCHossoIs grouP, INC.

Mark W. Peterson

erin sellecksenior executive Vice PresidentuNIoN BaNK

Peter l. seredasenior Vice President-Finance and TreasurerTelePHoNe & DaTa sYsTeMs, INC.

rosa C. strohVice President & TreasurerTHe HersHeY CoMPaNY

Joseph C. sullivanVice President & TreasureraIrgas, INC.

ann Marie svobodaCorporate TreasurerCaresTreaM HealTH, INC.

William H. Van lopikVice President & Corporate Treasurers.C. JoHNsoN & soN, INC.

Kevin WilsonVice President & TreasurerMeaD JoHNsoN NuTrITIoN CoMPaNY

William H. Zimmer, III


NaCT 2013 NaTIoNal Treasurers CoNFereNCeMaY 29-31, 2013

THe resIlIeNT Treasurer – rIDINg THe FINaNCIal WaVesPrelIMINarY PrograM

The National association of Corporate Treasurers (“NaCT”) continues to provide an unparalleled forum for education and networking to promote the success of our members and their organizations. This year’s national conference is being held at the Westin New York at Times square in New York, New York, from May 29-31, 2013.

our speakers this year include general Peter Pace, Chairman of Wall street Warfighters Foundation, and Ioana Barza, Director of analytics at Thomson reuters lPC. In addition, treasurers from major public corporations and privately held firms will share their insights and experiences on topics that are relevant to you and your organization.

our conference theme calls attention to the resilient treasurer who keeps abreast of market dynamics and the changing regulatory landscape and is able to bounce back despite economic and political uncertainties by employing strategies for mitigating risks and coping with the unexpected. Financial officers are required to be technically proficient and also provide strategic support to their organizations. Treasurers who have successfully negotiated this strategic role are invited to the table when organizational strategy is being determined.

Highlights of the 2013 National Treasurers Conference include:

• An Open Forum discussion among treasurers ONLY • Thought-provoking sessions with industry

topic experts – Insurance Markets – enterprise risk Management –

Challenges and strategies – Bank and Capital Market Transactions – update on DC and DB retirement Plans • Dinner at the New York Stock Exchange

With our emphasis on Treasurers Talking to Treasurers, we invite practitioners to take advantage of opportunities during these three days to network and share ideas in a confidential setting. Per our usual custom, non-Treasurer speakers and corporate sponsors are only present during their applicable sessions and sponsored events.

as you review the program agenda, please provide feedback on any aspects of the sessions that you would like emphasized. additional topics of interest are also discussed at the open Forum.

guesT sPeaKers

geNeral PeTer PaCe, uNITeD sTaTes MarINe CorPs (reTIreD)ChairmanWall street Warfighters Foundation

general Peter Pace retired from active duty on october 1, 2007, after more than 40 years of service in the united states Marine Corps.

general Pace was sworn in as sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff in 2005. In this capacity, he served as the principal military advisor to the President, the secretary of Defense, the National security Council, and the Homeland security Council. Prior to becoming Chairman, he served as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. general Pace holds the distinction of being the first Marine to have served in either of these positions.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Teaneck, NJ, general Pace was commissioned in June 1967, following graduation from the united states Naval academy. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business administration from george Washington university, attended the Harvard university senior executives in National and International security program, and graduated from the National War College.

During his distinguished career, general Pace has held command at virtually every level, beginning as a rifle Platoon leader in Vietnam. He also served as Commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine regiment; Commanding officer of the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C.; Deputy Commander, Marine Forces somalia; Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force somalia; Director of operations for the Joint staff; Commander, u.s., Marine Forces atlantic/europe/south; and Commander in Chief, us southern Command.


IoaNa BarZaDirector of analyticsThomson reuters lPC

as a Director of analytics at Thomson reuters lPC, Ioana Barza writes and presents frequently on the state of the global credit markets with a special focus on loan capital markets to the regulatory, corporate borrower, banking, and private equity communities,

including the International association of Credit Portfolio Managers (IaCPM), Federal reserve, oCC, Turnaround Management association, association of Financial Professionals (aFP), Business Banking Board, lsTa, the syndicated loans symposium, the Thomson reuters annual loan Conference, equity sponsor summits, and others.

Ms. Barza has been with Thomson reuters lPC since 1999. she provides insight and analysis related to the global credit markets and moderates roundtables – a gathering of senior buyside and sellside representatives focused on investment grade lending, middle market lending, and the overall loan market.

Prior to joining Thomson reuters lPC, Ms. Barza focused on environmental finance initiatives with the environmental Protection agency’s (ePa) office of International activities. she has also worked at the overseas Private Investment Corporation (oPIC) in Washington, DC, evaluating the economic and environmental impacts of proposed overseas investments. Ms. Barza has a Ba in environmental sciences and international relations from Northwestern university and a graduate degree in economics from the george Washington university.

In June, 2008, general Pace was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor a President can bestow.

general Pace is currently serving on the Board of Directors of several corporate entities involved in management consulting, private equity, and IT security. He served on the President’s Intelligence advisory Board, and on the secretary of Defense’s Defense Policy Board. general Pace served as leader-in-residence and the Poling Chair of Business and government, for the Kelley school of Business, Indiana university. He is a Distinguished Visiting research scholar for Fordham university, and an adjunct Faculty member of georgetown university.

general Pace is associated with a number of charities focused on supporting the troops and their families. He is Chairman of the Board for Wall street Warfighters Foundation, an organization that provides training support and job placement services for disabled veterans interested in careers in the financial services industry. He is a long-standing member of the Board of Directors for the Marine Corps law enforcement Foundation – a charity that provides scholarship bonds to children of Marines or Federal law enforcement personnel who were killed while serving our country. He serves on the advisory Board for snowball express, a charity focused on providing positive activities for children of our fallen military members. He and his wife lynne are on the advisory board for our Military Kids, an organization that supports children of deployed guard and reserve personnel with tutoring and enrichment activities.

general Pace and his wife, lynne, have a son, Peter; a daughter, Tiffany; a daughter-in-law, lynsey olczak Pace; and two granddaughters, linden elyse and Hadley rae.


BreaKFasT sessIoN WITH guesT sPeaKerJoe siu, Director, risk Management, Chatham Financial

CulTIVaTINg rIsK INTellIgeNCe IN THe age oF CoMPleXITY

Klaus schwab, the founder and former Chairman of the World economic Forum, has called our modern world the age of Complexity. Technological and economic changes are occurring at increasing speed and inter-connectedness. and as a result, risks to companies and economies have also increased. How can Treasurers take a leading role in preparing their companies for this age of Complexity? In this discussion, we will talk about the concept of risk Intelligence and how Treasurers are cultivating and propagating it through a combination of education, socialization, and technological innovations. The anticipated changes will have profound implications on the role of Treasurers and how they think about the management of treasury talent, tools, and processes.sponsored by chatham Financial

oPeN ForuMMoDeraTors:

ruud P. roggekamp, assistant Treasurer, Corporate Finance & Banking, The Boeing Company

Peter l. sereda, senior Vice President-Finance and Treasurer, Telephone & Data systems, Inc.

Don’t miss the most popular session of our conference. share your knowledge and experience, as well as ask questions and gain insights from your fellow treasurers on the latest financial topics. It all takes place in a candid, confidential forum under “Vegas rules”.

luNCHeoN WITH KeYNoTe sPeaKergeneral Peter Pace, united states Marine Corps (retired), Chairman, Wall street Warfighters Foundation

learn about the efforts of Wall street Warfighters Foundation and many partners in the financial community and corporations to mentor and train disabled veterans.

sponsored by goldman sachs


INsuraNCe rIsK MaNageMeNT MoDeraTor: Bill Mekrut, Vice President and Treasurer, FM global

PaNelIsTs: george Plesce, Vice President, FM global operations Manager, Washington, DC

Carole lynn “Cl” Proferes, Managing Director, FINPro, Marsh usa Inc

What is the state of the property market today and what are key market drivers that have created the current situation? What events could impact property capacity and capital deployment? What can companies do to help control their destiny? How well are you covered for D&o liability? Have the critical events of the last few years impacted your coverage? What is the state of the executive liability insurance markets?

erM – CHalleNges, sTraTegIes aND suCCess sTorIesMoDeraTor: rosa stroh, Vice President and Treasurer, The Hershey Company

PaNelIsTs: george Bitto, Vice President and Treasurer, air Products & Chemicals Inc.

Mary Dean Hall, Vice President and Treasurer, eastman Chemical Company

Is erM important to your company? How will you mitigate risks that cannot be transferred, such as business continuity, M&a integration and loss of reputation? What are global companies doing to identify changes in local regulations, workforce availability, and supply chain and business continuity readiness. a panel of treasurers will share their experience and thoughts on how to keep an erM plan current as new threats develop.

BreaKFasT sessIoN WITH guesT sPeaKerIoana Barza, Director of analytics, Thomson reuters lPC

CHaNgINg DYNaMICs IN THe u.s. sYNDICaTeD loaN MarKeT – WHaT lIes aHeaD?

Discussion of current issues impacting the bank loan market:

What are bankers’ short-term expectations for terms and trends in the loan and bond markets? How are issuers negotiating terms in the leveraged and investment grade market arenas? What are the biggest challenges facing the loan market and how are lenders, investors tackling them?sponsored by Mitsubishi UFJ securities (Usa), inc.

BaNK aND CaPITal MarKeT TraNsaCTIoNsMoDeraTor: Kimberly a. Hunter, Corporate Treasurer, Ingredion Incorporated

PaNelIsTs: Philip r. Cabrera, Vice President and International Treasurer, McDonald’s Corporation

Jane F. Casey, Vice President and Treasurer, Blyth, Inc.

Nicholas Bijur, Vice President and Treasurer, Pacific gas & electric Corporation

gain insights on how your peers have addressed liquidity and debt capacity challenges in renewals of their investment grade and non-investment grade credit facilities and bond transactions, including structures, impact of regulatory requirements, and syndication considerations.

reTIreMeNT PlaNsMoDeraTors: Jane F. Casey, Vice President and Treasurer, Blyth, Inc.

Kevin Wilson, Vice President and Treasurer, Mead Johnson Nutrition Company

PaNelIsTs: steve Ferber, senior Vice President, PIMCo

David oaten, Managing Director, Ceo, Pacific global advisors

Fred Conley, Head of us Institutional Defined Contribution sales, goldman sachs asset Management

experts discuss latest trends in both DB and DC plans, including regulatory impacts, pension termination solutions, alternative strategies that give DC investors nontraditional options, risk management within target date funds and other issues.


NeTWorKINg eVeNTsWeDNesDaY, MaY 29, 2013

oPeNINg CoNFereNCe reCePTIoN

enjoy this first opportunity to network with other treasurers during a reception at the conference hotel. sponsored by standard and Poor’s.

THursDaY, MaY 30, 2013

reCePTIoN aND DINNer

enjoy a reception, dinner, and dessert at the New York stock exchange, relax, network and enjoy the evening!

guest speaker – robert Mellman, Managing Director and senior economist, J.P. Morgandinner sponsored by FM global

sPouse aND guesT regIsTraTIoNspouses and guests may register for the complete spouse/guest package, which includes the opening reception on Wednesday, the Thursday evening event at the New York stock exchange, and breakfast both mornings.

CorPoraTe sPoNsorsThe National association of Corporate Treasurers gratefully acknowledges the following companies for providing corporate support to assist us in achieving greater education and communication among our members:


2013 NaTIoNal CoNFereNCe ageNDaMaY 29-31, 2013THe WesTIN NeW YorK aT TIMes square

WeDNesDaY, MaY 296:30 – 8:30 p.m. opening reception

sponsored by standard and Poor’s

10:00 – 11:00 p.m. Hospitality suite

THursDaY, MaY 307:30 – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast with guest speaker – Joe siu

sponsored by chatham Financial

7:30 – 9:30 a.m. spouse/guest Breakfast

8:30 – 12:30 p.m. open Forum

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. refreshment Break

12:30 – 2:15 p.m. lunch with Keynote speaker – general Peter Pacesponsored by goldman sachs

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Break

2:30 – 3:45 p.m. session 1: Insurance risk Management

3:45 – 4:00 p.m. refreshment Break

4:00 – 5:15 p.m. session 2: erM – Challenges, strategies and success stories

6:00 – 10:30 p.m. reception and Dinner at the New York stock exchangedinner sponsored by FM global

10:30 – 11:30 p.m. Hospitality suite

FrIDaY, MaY 317:45 – 8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast with guest speaker – Ioana Barza

sponsored by Mitsubishi UFJ securities (Usa), inc.

7:45 – 9:30 a.m. spouse/guest Breakfast

8:45 – 10:15 a.m. session 3: Bank and Capital Market Transactions

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. refreshment Break

10:30 – 12:00 p.m. session 4: retirement Plans

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. NaCT annual Business Meeting

HoTel INForMaTIoN

The Westin New York at Times square270 West 43rd street New York, NY 10036Phone: 212-201-2700Fax: 212-201-2701reservations: 1-866-837-4183

rooM reserVaTIoNs

We have negotiated a special NaCT rate of $307 for standard rooms. all reservations must be made by april 28, 2013, directly with the hotel at 1-866-837-4183. Be sure to mention that you are attending the NaCT National Treasurers Conference. Make your reservations today, as hotel rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.


regIsTraTIoN ForMMay 29-31, 2013The Westin New York at Times squareNew York, NY

registration is open to members, spouses/guests and non-member treasurers. Please print or type the information requested. Your badge name and company should appear as you want them to appear on your badge. Payment in full must accompany this registration form. Cancellations must be made in writing. Written notice of cancellations received at NaCT headquarters by april 30, 2013 are entitled to a full refund, less a $250.00 service charge. registration cancellations received on or after april 30, 2013 are nonrefundable. Please return this form along with payment to: National association of Corporate Treasurers, 12100 sunset Hills road, suite 130, reston, Va 20190. registrations can be faxed to 703-435-4390, or submitted online at www.nact.org. If you are paying by credit card and fax your registration, please do not also mail the form—this may result in double payment.

Name __________________________________________________________________

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address ________________________________________________________________

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regIsTraTIoN Fees Member Registration $ 1450 (includes all meeting sessions, materials and social functions)

spouse/Guest Registration Package $ 425 (includes all conference social functions and breakfasts)

Total Due: $ ______

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eVeNTsFor planning purposes, please identify the events you are likely to attend and how many individuals will be attending.

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reception and Dinner at the New York stock exchange (May 30) Yes/# ____ No ____


MeeTINg regIsTraTIoN:

THree easY WaYs To regIsTer:1. register through the NaCT’s website at www.nact.org2. Fax registration to: 703-435-43903. Mail registration to:

National association of Corporate Treasurers 12100 sunset Hills road, suite 130 reston, Va 20190

regIsTraTIoN Fee $1450.00 for NaCT Members

NeW MeMBers To THe NaCT – reCeIVe Your FIrsT Year oF MeMBersHIP Free

If you are not a member of the NaCT, register for the 2013 National Conference at the member rate of $1450 and receive a one-year membership in the NaCT, effective July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014.

regIsTraTIoN Fees INCluDeall events on the agenda (breakfasts, lunch, dinner, receptions and refreshment breaks) and all conference materials. attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations.

sPouse/guesT regIsTraTIoNspouse/guest Package Fee: $425.00, includes breakfasts and both evening events. CoNFereNCe aTTIreDress for the entire meeting, including the social functions, is business casual.

CaNCellaTIoN PolICYWritten notice of cancellations received at NaCT headquarters by april 30, 2013 are entitled to a full refund, less a $250.00 service charge. registration cancellations received after april 30, 2013 are nonrefundable.

DIsaBIlITY NeeDs NaCT wants to do everything possible to ensure you receive the full value of participating in this important event. If you or your guest has any special needs due to disability or special dietary requirements, please indicate that fact on the registration form or call NaCT headquarters at 703-437-4377.

National association of Corporate Treasurers | 12100 sunset Hills road, suite 130, reston, Va 20190-3221Phone 703-437-4377 | Facsimile 703.435.4390 | email [email protected]

The ResilienT TReasuReR Riding the Financial WavesTHe resIlIeNT Treasurer – rIDINg THe FINaNCIal WaVes PrelIMINarY PrograM The National association of Corporate Treasurers (“NaCT”)

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