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MR PETER CHOO CHEE KONG JOINS CMIA AS SENIOR ADVISOR

13^th October 2010 – CMIA Capital Partners ("CMIA") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Peter Choo Chee Kong as a Senior Advisor. Mr. Peter Choo brings to CMIA a wealth of experience, having more than 20 years experience in investment banking, with a track record of helping over 200 SMEs across the region realize their IPO aspirations.

Since leaving the investment banking business in 2008, where he was Deputy Chairman and CEO of WestComb Financial Group, Mr. Peter Choo has been actively investing in various small and mediumsized businesses. In addition, he has been "rolling-up his sleeves" with his direct involvement in the operations and management of such businesses. In this sense, Mr. Peter Choo has shifted from the conventional investment banking "transactional" role into one that resembles more closely private equity investing.

"We are very pleased to have Peter as our Senior Advisor. He is not only a successful investment banker with a strong SME business network across the region, he is also an entrepreneur in his own right and essentially pioneered Singapore's boutique investment banking industry", commented Mr. Anson Wang, co-Founder of CMIA Capital Partners.

Over the past year, CMIA has also been actively evaluating investment opportunities in well-managed growth companies in Southeast Asia, with a primary focus in Singapore.

"We believe in a value-added business partnership with good and trustworthy management teams. CMIA looks forward to work actively with these SMEs to maximize their business opportunities and growth potential. CMIA has a strong network of government and business contacts in Southeast Asia, China and the Middle East and can help SMEs to tap business growth opportunities in these emerging markets", commented Mr. Lee Chong Min, Managing Partner of CMIA Capital Partners.

On being asked about the reasons of joining CMIA, Mr. Peter Choo commented, "It has always been my modus operandi to support and partner with reputable and professional "Singapore-bred" companies. I have known the Founders and Managing Partners, Anson and Chong Min for many years and watched both of them build CMIA from a two-man firm in 2003 into a leading private equity firm in Singapore with a full professional team and a strong investment track record. Over the years, I have also been exploring opportunities to work closely with Anson and Chong Min."

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About CMIA Capital Partners

CMIA Capital Partners ("CMIA") is a Singapore homegrown private equity firm focused on growth capital investment opportunities in China and Southeast Asia.

Founded in 2003 by Mr. Anson Wang and Lee Chong Min, CMIA has led over US$600 million in private equity investments to-date across various industries and sectors, including agriculture, healthcare and pharmaceutical, environmental engineering, industrial materials and information & communication technologies. CMIA is headquartered in Singapore and has offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

CMIA's investment team comprises of experienced investment professionals with complementary skill sets from diverse backgrounds.

For additional information, please visit the firm's website at www.cmia.com.