Please join other technology executives on October 11th for a very special dinner forum where Jim Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tripwire, Inc., will openly discuss The Tripwire Story including the recent transaction with Thomo Bravo LLC. He will cover what prompted them to go the private equity route versus the public market or strategic acquirer options and the process it took to get there.

Topics will also include: - Board dynamics - VCs vs. Independents - Management team involvement - Managing the bankers - Selection Process and Interpreting recommendations - Ultimate decision - Primary drivers leading to accepting the PE offer

This will be an open dialog among peers on a timely topic so come prepared with questions.

Event Details: When: Thursday, October 11, 2011 Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM Where: Morton’s The Steakhouse, 213 Clay Street, Portland, OR 97201 Fees: $95 Members, $120 Nonmembers To Register: 503-324-5715

Thank you CresaPartners and Silcon Valley Bank for sponsoring!