Chinese M&A Activity

Leading professional advisors from members of M&A International Inc. met in Beijing to evaluate and consider the growing impact of China on world M&A markets. Speakers from government, the legal sector, private equity, banking and industry discussed how China has rapidly emerged in the past five years to become a genuine world player in global M&A markets.

The conference concluded that market and economic conditions are perfectly set for enormous and continuous increases in both domestic and cross-border activity.  This is reflected in the current levels of global M&A activity.  The total value of global M&A activity in 2006 was some US$4 trillion from 31,825 closed deals. In the first quarter of 2007, global M&A activity amounted to US$1.13 trillion, 14% higher than the same period in 2006.

Murray Beach, President of M&A International Inc. and conference Chairman, commented:

“The principal drivers of M&A activity in China will be the impact of WTO admission, private equity funds finally securing Chinese investment opportunities after a false start, the rapid consolidation of domestic industry to compete on a global basis, clarification of securities legislation and the strengthening of Intellectual Property law.

“Chinese industry will continue its expansion overseas via acquisitions across all sectors, especially traditional industries such as energy and mining, and across all continents. Domestic M&A deals will be driven by the need to consolidate, and further inward investment is certain. The Chinese M&A market is set for take-off.”

T. Patrick Hurley, Jr. of MidMarket Capital Advisors, LLC noted:

“It is clear that 2007 will be a record year for M&A in China. The continued availability of low cost finance on a global basis, coupled with the Chinese economy growing at 11% per annum, will help drive M&A  activity in China. Our presence across China will be used by our clients to take advantage of the many opportunities.”

M&A International Inc. Expands

M&A International Inc. has expanded its global footprint to 38 countries with the admission of two new members, Capital Partners of Romania and Wood & Co. of the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Capital Partners of Romania has a strong focus on banking and finance, and its founders and senior executives have a long track record of expertise having closed several reference deals.  By joining forces with M&A International Inc., Capital Partners is set to become the leading independent investment bank in Romania.

Wood & Co., with offices in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, has been established for over 15 years and is one of the leading investment banks in the region. It brings together international experience with strong local knowledge to provide clients with leading M&A advisory services

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Contacts:

T. Patrick Hurley, Jr., Principal, MidMarket Capital Advisors PHurley@MMAdvisors.com -1 215 875-8201

Christopher Scales, Executive Director, M&A International Inc. cps@mergers.net +34 678 54 93 30

Aylin Ugurlu, Marketing Executive, M&A International Inc. aylin.ugurlu@mergers.net + 49 17 62 38 37 795