www.hcinternational.net

Initial Public Offerings - “IPO” Access to US-Public Markets

www.hcinternational.net

The IPO Opportunity

With the global capital markets resurgent, private companies and their financial sponsors are increasingly thinking about pursuing an IPO or alternative going public strategy in order to finance internal growth and acquisitions, provide liquidity for existing shareholders, incentivize key management team members, and build an outstanding global corporate brand.

Navigating these choices and developing the optimal strategy to achieve both an attractive valuation and additional access to the capital markets requires a partnership with a proven financial advisor.

Only the most well prepared companies are likely to achieve their goals.

Why Go Public

Key Benefits

• Ability to access capital to fund growth• Creates liquidity and future exit strategy• Maximize value of the enterprise• Global recognition of the company’s business and brand for

partners, suppliers and customers• Optimize debt facility terms• Attract and retain key personnel

IPO Process Overview

Considerations to Listing

• Financial & Operational Issues• Governance Structure Issues• Ownership Structure• Risk management issues• Regulatory Compliance Issues

China Based U.S. Listed Universe

• There are approximately 520 companies listed in the U.S. with major operations in China or Hong Kong

• 100 companies have gone IPO

• Collectively raised $25 billion

Case Study

LIWA: 9/4/09 IPO @ $4.00 Current Price: $10.35 +159%(2.3mill shares: Broadband Capital & Rodman & Renshaw lead)

Lihua International, Inc (NASDAQ: LIWA)

Lihua International, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells bimetallic composite conductor cable and wire products, and refined copper products in the People’s Republic of China.

The IPO Shop Team

Our team brings together a “one stop shop” of professionals to provide a comprehensive suite of services to navigate the complex IPO process.

• IPO Planning, Road show Logistics

• Clients Raised over $3 Billion in the US Capital Markets

• President has invested in over 75 companies to date

• Corporate, Business & International Law in China and the U.S.

• Financial, accounting, compliance, due diligence, risk management, translation and other services

Legal Accounting Investor RelationsInvestment Banker

• Syndicate structure, manage the investor book• Price and complete

the deal• Research coverage

post closing

Our ServicesDue Diligence• Examine the business and complete due diligence including site visits,

channel checks and customer interviews.

Business Plan • Ensure company has a complete business summary and growth plan

including a detailed financial model incorporating use of proceeds.

Pre-IPO Restructuring • Secure auditors, legal and advise on the listing process, regulations and

major deliverables.

Securing the Investment Banker(s)• Develop target list, manage the interview process, and make an informed

decision on the lead banker and syndicate partners.

Ongoing Monitoring and Supervision • Assist to monitor the business development and operations, internal

controls and corporate governance on an ongoing basis.

The IPO and Listing Process• Capital raise completed with the optimal mix of institutional and long only

investors. Company lists on either NYSE or NASDAQ. Trading commences.

After market support• Provide ongoing shareholder communications, investor relations services

and public market support.

Investing Banking Relationships

Accounting Relationships