Workshop at CBEX in Beijing on Italian business opportunities

On Nov. 15, 2010, CMEX and Carone & Partners, the reference law firm for CBEX in Italy, will co-host with CBEX a workshop to present selected business opportunities to chinese investors. The workshop is at CBEX's offices, in the Beijing Financial District.

Workshop 'Acquisitions of Italian Luxury Brands by Chinese Investors' in Shanghai

On Nov. 12, 2010, Carone & Partners, the reference law firm for CBEX in Italy, and Fudan University will co-host a workshop on the "Acquisitions of Italian Luxury Brands by Chinese Investors" in Shanghai. Founded in 1905, the Fudan University runs one of the finest business schools in China. The workshop will provide practical business and marketing insights, with a special focus on legal issues arising from trademark acquisitions.

Mr. Carone is interviewed by the daily newspaper 'La Stampa', on Aug. 4, 2010, about the most recent Chinese FDI in Italy.

FINANCIAL BOUTIQUE

CMEX, China Milan Equity Exchange, is the first equity exchange platform set up in Europe to help European companies gain access to the ongoing privatization process of Chinese State-owned enterprises. CMEX assists Clients willing to invest in the China-Italy equity market, providing a comprehensive support on all legal, fiscal, financial and organizational issues.

As the sole partner in Europe of CBEX, China Beijing Equity Exchange, with a team of both Italian and Chinese professionals, CMEX has developed its unique competitive advantage within the China-Italy M&A market.

AGENDA

Workshop: Beijing International M&A Forum

Beijing, China

December 1, 2009 @ Beijing Hotel

December 2, 2009 @ CBEX Trading Hall

Organised by CBEX (China Beijing Equity Exchange), the third "Beijing International M&A Forum" is a good opportunity for foreign investors to have an inside look at China's M&A current market and legal framework.

The workshop is also intended to be a collector of a wide range of business opportunities appealing to the most diversified target of investors.

Lili Zhou, head of CMEX China desk, will deliver a presentation of CMEX-CBEX cooperation project and illustrate some business opportunities.

Members of Chinese prominent companies and of international companies will participate to the forum and give an overview of the most significant issues for investors operating in cross-board M&A transactions.

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

CMEX was founded in 2007 on the basis of an alliance agreement with CBEX on an exclusive basis.

The alliance with CBEX makes CMEX the exclusive partner of CBEX in Italy. Italian companies wishing to access CBEX's portfolio of State-owned enterprises can rely on our team in Italy and Beijing, which liaises with our CBEX's partners. Additionally, Chinese companies wishing to acquire Italian assets and equity interests are referred by CBEX to CMEX on an exclusive basis.

SUCCESS STORIES

Target Company: Beijing Qingyun Investment Management Co., Ltd., 18%

Business: Investments

Buyer: VC Republic, Ltd.

Valuation of Target Shares: RMB 901,500

Real transaction price: RMB 1,400,000

Transaction date: 17/06/2008

Target Company: Dalian Pujin Armor Plate Co., Ltd., 30%

Business: Trading

Buyer: Posco (China) Investment Co., Ltd.

Valuation of Target Shares: RMB 12,749,600

Real transaction price: RMB 29,300,000

Transaction date: 10/06/2008