ICR Announces Sponsors of the 17TH Annual ICR XChange Conference

ICR, a leading strategic communications firm, today announced the sponsors of the 17th Annual ICR XChange, the premier investment conference for consumer-oriented growth companies.

Taking place on January 12-14, 2015 at the Grand Lakes Resort in Orlando, Florida, the 17th Annual ICR XChange is pleased to be sponsored by: Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Barclays; BMO Capital Markets; Canaccord Genuity; Citi Markets & Banking; Cowen and Company; Credit-Suisse; Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Guggenheim Securities, LLC; Janney Montgomery Scott LLC; Jefferies; JPMorgan Chase & Co.; KeyBanc Capital Markets; Macquarie; Morgan Stanley; Nomura; Peter J Solomon Company; Piper Jaffray & Co.; Robert Baird & Co.; Stephens Inc.; Stifel; Telsey Advisory Group (TAG); Threadstone; UBS; William Blair & Company, LLC; Wedbush Securities; and Wells Fargo Securities.

“The ICR XChange continues to include a strong roster of supporters who recognize the unique value the event delivers,” said Tom Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of ICR. “This year’s conference promises to be our best yet, with panel discussions and presentations and unparalleled networking opportunities with issuers, investment bankers, institutional investors, private equity sponsors and the media. We’re grateful for everyone’s involvement in the event and are committed to making the 17th annual XChange a success.”

To request an invitation to the ICR XChange, please visit www.icrxchange.com

About ICR XChange
The ICR XChange is a unique platform where public and private company management teams, institutional investors, sell-side research analysts, investment bankers, private equity professionals and select media connect with one another with the goal of understanding consumer trends and public company prospects as the year begins. The event is one of the largest investment conferences of the year, featuring presentations by more than 150 public and private companies, with attendance regularly exceeding 2,000.

For more information please visit www.icrxchange.com

About ICR
Established in 1998, ICR partners with companies to develop and execute strategic communications programs that achieve business goals, build credibility, and enhance the long-term value of the enterprise. The firm’s highly differentiated service model, which pairs capital markets veterans with senior communications professionals, brings deep sector knowledge and relationships to clients in more than 20 industries. Today, ICR is one of the largest and most experienced independent advisory firms in North America maintaining offices in Boston, Connecticut, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Beijing.

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