2011 Baron Investment Conference

Twentieth Annual Event Sets Record Attendance

More than 4,500 Baron shareholders turned out for our 20th Annual Investment Conference at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center in New York City. The morning session featured presentations from the CEOs of four companies in which Baron Funds has invested. Following their talks, each speaker took questions from attendees. Following lunch and entertainment provided by Bebe Neuwirth, Hugh Jackman and James Taylor, the afternoon session featured a panel discussion with Baron Funds’ portfolio managers and presentations from Baron President, Chairman and COO Linda Martinson and CEO and CIO Ron Baron. The day was capped off with surprise entertainer Sting.

 
Ron Baron

Ron Baron

 
Linda Martinson

Linda Martinson

 
Portfolio Manager Discussion

 
Mark Smith
Molycorp, Inc.

Mark Smith
Alejandro Weinstein
CFR Pharmaceuticals

Alejandro Weinstein
 

 
Jack Hellmann
Genesee & Wyoming

Jack Hellmann
 

Alan Trefler
Pegasystems

Alan Trefler
 

 
 
Sting performs at the 2011 Baron Investment Conference
Sting performs at the 2011 Baron Investment Conference