The First China International Private Equity Forum

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Conference Hosts

All China Federation of Industry & Commerce

Organizer

International Financing Services Co., Ltd.

Conference Achievements

Statistics
The First China International Private Equity Forum(Here in after referred to as CIPEF)was held successfully in June 2007, with 223 participants from domestic and overseas funds and investment institutions gathering in Tianjin whose volume totaled USD 471.2 billion. Those institutions made further communication and discussion with thousands of excellent enterprises in the distinctive activities of Speed Dating and Capital Connection. It was reported after the CIPEF that there and enterprises, with totally 1,045 enterprises or institutions reached preliminary intent of cooperation.
Achievements
Conservative statistics shows that 137 enterprises has been successfully financed so far, with total financed volume of RMB 10.46 billion, covering mainly biomedicine, new energy, modern service industry and some traditional industries, etc. 46 projects are in discussion. The financed capital has been over RMB 3.5 billion upon conservative statistics, covering major industries of real estate, IT, biomedicine, new energy, trade and service industry, machinery as well as traditional mining industry.

Conference Statistics

More than 1,500 enterprises and institutions attended
Over 200 Private equity investment funds and other investment institutions
Approximately 1000 financing companies, covering 17 industries,
More than 300 intermediaries in different types
407 intermediaries and institution exhibitors
Approximately 5,500 participants made CIPEF the largest professional capital-raising event in China
There have been totally 7,400 times of deep contacts between funds and enterprises through Capital Connection, with 1,045 enterprises or institutions reached preliminary intent of cooperation through Speed Dating.

About CIPEF

　　Approved by the State Council and sponsored by the Tianjin Municipal People’s Govern-ment, the All China Federation of Industry & Commerce, and the Association for Corporate Growth, the second annual China International Private Equity Forum (“CIPEF”) will be held from June 10 to June 12, 2008 in Tianjin.
　　 The 2008 CIPEF is expected to be another large capital-raising event after the successful 2007 forum. In attendance will be more than 500 domestic and international private equity funds and investment companies. The forum will be a great opportunity for private companies to seek capital. ACG’s internationally known Deal Source (“speed dating”) and Capital Con-nection will be used for this event. Deal Source utilizes a “speed dating” format to prearrange one-on-one meetings between target companies and potential investors while Capital Connec-tion allows attendees to meet as many potential investors as possible. 　　

　　 The Forum will sponsor several sub conference and panel discussions on China’s financial industry issues as well as other relevant financial topics. It will bring the most advanced and professional theories and experiences to the participants. 　　

　　 CIPEF is the latest effort by the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government to develop new capital markets and represents the All China Federation of Industry & Commerce’s support of capital raising activities for privately owned enterprises.

Conference Features

Capital Connection

　　Capital Connection, proven to be extremely popular, helps private companies find potential investors. Companies seeking capital and investors looking for investment opportunities will meet in a prearranged setting organized by the Organizing Committee. In such a setting, companies will be able to exchange investment ideas efficiently and establish relationships.

　　Capital Connection is a core event in the Forum. There will be approximately 500 domestic and international investment funds, 1,500 high growth privately held enterprises, 300 well-known intermediaries and other organizations participating in the capital connection.

Speed Dating

　　Deal Source (“speed dating”), adapted from ACG, is a mature financing interaction model to connect investors and company management. After reviewing a company’s business plan and expressing interest, the prospective investor will register and set up a 45 minute meeting with the company’s management. ACG’s Deal Source is highly efficient, saves effort and money and allows the exchange of information with multiple companies all in one place.

　　Meeting locations are pre-set. At the meetings companies are able to exchange information, network and build relationships.

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