Global Investment Research Challenge in Southern CaliforniaAcademic Year 2010-2011

About the CFA Institute

CFA Institute (CFAI) is the global, not-for-profit association of investment professionals that awards the CFA and CIPM designations. Serving over 100,000 members worldwide, CFAI promotes the highest ethical standards and offers a range of educational opportunities online and around the world.

With its member societies, CFAI offers a range of educational programs and services for its members, program candidates, investors, employers, institutions, and the press.

CFALA, CFAOC and the GIRC Partnership

CFA Society of Los Angeles (CFALA)- Established in 1931, the CFA Society of Los Angeles is a network of investment management professionals in the greater Los Angeles area serving nearly 2,000 members. The mission of the Society is to provide access to information, expertise and personal interaction to further members' professional development and to promote the value of the profession and the CFA designation. www.cfala.org

CFA Society of Orange County (CFAOC)- Established in 1983, the CFA Society of Orange County is the premier association for financial analysts and investment professionals in Orange County serving over 400 members. The mission of the society is to provide a forum for investment professionals to build strong and valuable networks, expand industry knowledge, and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. www.cfaoc.org

GIRC Partnership- CFA Institute member societies of Los Angeles and Orange County have partnered to present the Global Investment Research Challenge in Southern California, offering the winning team the opportunity to represent Southern California in the Americas regional Global Investment Research Challenge scheduled for April 7, 2011 in Omaha, NE.

Global Investment Research Challenge

Purpose:Teach best and ethical practices in equity research through a real-world experience to the next generation of investment professionals.

• Analysis of a Public Companyo Teams research a publicly traded company. Company management presents to the teams

and participates in a Q&A session.• Mentoring by a Professional Research Analyst

o Each team works with a CFA charterholder who mentors the team during the research process and reviews and critiques its report.

• Writing a Research Reporto Each team produces an Initiation of Coverage report on its chosen company. The report is

reviewed and scored by a group of judges.• Presentation of Research to a High-Profile Panel of Experts

o Teams present their research to a panel of experts from top financial institutions. The team with the highest combined report and presentation score is the winner

• Advancement to the CFA Institute Global Challengeo The winners of local competitions advance to compete against teams within their

geographic region, culminating in a global finale competition.

Challenge Components:The Global Investment Research Challenge is composed of university teams of three to five students who are mentored by industry professionals in writing an equity research report on a publicly traded company.

Reasons to Sponsor

• Exposure to leading executives across the membership base of Los Angeles and Orange County societies, along with program partners such as local universities and financial service companies.

• Broaden relationships and exposure to Los Angeles and Orange County financial community.

• Provide access and recognition among the top university students and CFA program candidates in Los Angeles and Orange County.

• Provide support of education programs for a growing non-profit with an educational focus.

Global IRC Network

2010Americas + New York:• 30 Challenges• 200 Universities

Asia Pacific:• 16 Challenges• 140 Universities

EMEA:• 14 Challenges• 90 Universities

2011 (projected)Americas + New York:• 45 Challenges• 250 Universities

Asia Pacific:• 16 Challenges• 140 Universities

EMEA:• 20 Challenges• 100 Universities

Global IRC in Southern California- Participants

2011 Tournament Diagram

Global IRC in Southern California Winner

16 Teams

Asia PacificRegional

14 Teams

EMEARegional

29 Teams

AmericasRegional

16 Teams

New YorkRegional

Global IRC Finals

2011 Timeline

Southern California Final 25 February 2011, Orange County, CA

Americas Regional Final7 April 2011, Omaha, NE

5th Annual Global Challenge Finals8 April 2011, Omaha, NE

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Level- $3,000• Company banner on the podium

• Company name on all trophies

• Company name and logo highlighted on each society’s website

• Two complementary tickets to event and awards dinner

• Company name in the program

Gold Level- $2,000• Company logo on t-shirts

• Company name and logo highlighted on each society’s website

• Two complementary tickets to event and awards dinner

• Company name in the program

Silver Level- $1,000• Company name listed as sponsor on each society’s website

• One complementary ticket to event and awards dinner

• Company name in the program

Sponsorship Registration Form

❏ Platinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000 ❏ Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $2,000 ❏ Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …..$1,000

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CFA Society of Orange County4533 MacArthur Blvd.Suite 182Newport Beach, CA 92660

Questions

GIRC Committee Members Deirdre Perez, CFA Larry Harris, PhD, CFA

310.902.8798 lharris@usc.edu

Todd Richey, CFA George Dennis714.330.4772 georgedennis@cfala.org

Dave Hutchison, CFA949.553.0313

Jeff Shekell773.934.4511

Scott Thomson949.355.4605

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