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Net Lease Summit 2008 | Event Type: | Conferences & Expos | | | | Company: | Commercial Property News | | Dates: | Sep 22 2008 - Sep 22 2008 | | Location: | New York City, NY | | Address: | Westin New York at Times Square,
270 West 43rd St.,
New York,
NY, 10036 | | | | Industry: | REA|FIN | | Posted By: | UP world | | Reply: | Send Message | | | | Description: | Invaluable Knowledge, Insight, Access and Networking.
A tough financing market, a pullback in expansion by retailers and uncertainty relating to the nation’s economy, have all contributed to a slower net lease market. But those in search of business can still find opportunity. Indeed, the volume of deals in the market was heading back up in the first quarter, according to Boulder Net Lease Funds L.L.C., although still-high prices and concerns about buyers’ ability to close were serving as a counter-pressure, holding a damper in place. Smaller deals have continued to take place, though, and foreign buyers have become more active, while higher capital gains could follow the presidential election, which could further drive activity. Join CPN at its annual Net Lease Summit, where leading net lease players will discuss, debate and offer predictions on whether the accumulating head of steam will soon burst, allowing net lease transaction volume to resume a steadier pace. The conference will also offer plenty of opportunity to network with your net lease colleagues.
Agenda
Registration & Breakfast
7:30-8:35 a.m.
General Session 1
8:35-9:30 a.m.
Economic Face-off
Whether technically in recession or not, the U.S. economy continues to face significant challenges. Skyrocketing oil prices, rising numbers of home foreclosures and a weakening job market are a few of the problems that the country is facing. As the presidential election approaches, two leading economists debate what today’s greatest challenges are, the effects on corporate real estate and what is needed to trigger a turnaround. Prepare for a lively discussion as they challenge each other’s forecasts for what’s to come.
General Session 2
9:35-10:25 a.m.
The Great Debate
Net lease leaders team up to take on the current market’s biggest challenges in this high-energy session, structured in the spirit of a traditional debate. The audience will vote for the team with the best arguments, with the winners announced later during the conference.
10:20-10:45 a.m. Networking Break
General Session 3
10:45-11:35 a.m.
The Corporate Scene
The economic slowdown requires corporations to focus more than ever on finding savings in every area of their operations, and that includes real estate. With the credit crunch continuing, corporations are finding that accessing capital can be difficult. Sale-leasebacks represent just one method they can use to unlock capital to repay debt, invest in core operations or research and development, or even for company acquisitions. Case studies provide examples of successful strategies companies have undertaken in this capital-constrained environment.
General Session 4
11:40-12:30 p.m.
Investment & the Capital Connection
A tumultuous year in the capital markets is creating new realities for the net-lease business and all of commercial real estate. Across property types, investment activity is far off last year’s pace. Meanwhile, Wall Street’s struggles and the reconfiguring of the CMBS market are shaping the prospects for net-lease players. Wider spreads, tighter terms and bigger equity stakes are the bywords. This panel of experts will share their insights on investment trends and capital markets challenges that will determine the course of the net lease industry.
Lunch Q&A Keynote
12:35-1:55 p.m.
Luncheon Keynote: Q&A with a Market Leader
During this CPN tradition, editor-in-chief Suzann Silverman holds a conversation with a leading net lease player about key market shifts.
General Session 5
2:00-2:50 p.m.
1031 Trends
The 1031 exchange industry has proved to be a dynamic vehicle in recent years, broadening opportunities for investors and injecting liquidity into the market. But as uncertainty continues to cloud values, which property sectors will likely draw the most activity in 2009—and what strategies will lead to success in a challenging market? Hear an update on the trends shaping this vital investment specialty.
General Session 6
2:55-3:45 p.m.
Strategies to Mitigate Risk
The credit quality of the tenant and the real estate are not the only guards against lost value in a tough economy, when space users are pulling back, merging or even filing for bankruptcy. Buyers need to evaluate everything from property type and geographic location to lease structure, number of tenants and alternative financing tactics today. Leading buyers reveal their top approaches to obtaining the best possible value and ensuring it remains a constant during this volatile time.
General Session 7
3:50-4:40 p.m.
Lenders’ Turn
The credit crunch has thrown a spotlight on lenders, who are now in a position to require customers to accept the strictest terms in memory. Yet a common refrain from many lenders is that debt is available, though harder to obtain than in years past. Our panelists will offer an inside view of what lenders expect from investors and developers of net-lease properties, and whether the spigot will flow more freely in the near future.
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