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Redwood Capital Group's James Turino speaks at Billing & OSS World 2008

04.21.08

New York, April 21, 2008 – Redwood Capital Group, a leading investment banking firm serving the technology, communications and media industries, reported that James Turino, a Partner at Redwood focused on communications software, hosted a discussion entitled “Mergers & Acquisitions in the B/OSS and Network Management Sectors” at the Billing & OSS World 2008 in Chicago on May 1, 2008.

An outline of Mr. Turino’s discussion is included below.

As a result of the transformative trends in the telecommunications industry, service provider requirements for BSS, OSS and network management systems are changing rapidly. Of the hundreds of companies competing for share in the estimated $19 billion market for telecom software, many develop leading edge technology that is instrumental in driving industry transformation. This session is intended for the management and board members of privately held companies considering exit opportunities via M&A, as well as corporate and business unit level executives of companies seeking to acquire. The session explores trends in mergers and acquisitions in the BSS, OSS and network management sectors, including the following topics:

  • Catalysts for M&A in the sector
  • Assessing the buyer universe
  • Considerations for buyers and sellers
  • Valuation trends

 

About Billing & OSS World 2008
With almost 1,100 industry professionals at the Billing & OSS World 2008, this Conference and Expo continues to be the premier event on communications industry billing and OSS. The event will be held from April 29 – May 1, 2008 at the Hyatt McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Additional information can be found at www.billingworldexpo.com.

About Redwood Capital
Redwood Capital is an investment banking firm serving the technology, communications and media industries. The firm focuses on mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance advisory and private equity. Additional information can be found at www.redcapgroup.com

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