SPONSORSHIP OF 2010 SME DEVELOPMENT SURVEY

13^th October 2010 - CMIA Capital Partners ("CMIA"), a leading Singapore homegrown private equity firm focused on growth capital investment opportunities in China and Southeast Asia, is pleased to announce CMIA's sponsorship for the 2010 SME Development Survey.

Supported by various Singapore government organizations (SPRING Singapore, IE Singapore & IDA Singapore), the SME Development Survey is an annual survey conducted by DP Information Group, Singapore's veteran information and credit bureau.

The key findings of the 2010 SME Development Survey will be shared during the SME Development Conference, which is held today, and will be discussed by panel members from government agencies and SMEs. Mr. Peter Choo Chee Kong, Senior Advisor, CMIA Capital Partners, will also be speaking at the Conference on the topic of "Mezzanine Financing - Bridging the Financing Gap for SMEs".

Commenting on this sponsorship, Mr Lee Chong Min, Managing Partner of CMIA, said, "Accounting for half of Singapore's economic output, SMEs are a key pivotal driver of Singapore's employment, productivity and economic growth. Henceforth, it is essential to create and promote a dynamic business ecosystem for SMEs in Singapore."

Mr Lee Chong Min added, "This survey and conference provides a platform for Singapore SMEs and advocates of SME enterprise to exchange and explore the opportunities and challenges associated with today's current market and economic conditions."

"CMIA, as a Singapore homegrown private equity firm, is pleased to be a sponsor of the DP Information Group's 2010 SME Development Survey. We look forward to investing in and partnering with Singapore SMEs with good business prospects and strong management teams to capitalize on their business opportunities both in Asia and around the world".

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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. Headquartered in Singapore, CMIA also operates out of offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

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

Founded in 2003 by Anson Wang and Lee Chong Min, CMIA has led over US$600 million in private equity investments. We are primarily focused on Growth Capital opportunities, and have also financed Greenfields, Buyouts and Privatizations selectively. These investments span across various industries, including agriculture, consumer, environmental engineering, medical/healthcare, industrial materials, manufacturing and real estate.

CMIA is a pioneer in China's private equity industry, with a strong investment track record and network of both government and business contacts throughout China. CMIA won the Best Private Equity Firm in China award (second place) at the Private Equity International (PEI) Asia Awards in 2008.

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

We believe in business partnership with good and trustworthy management teams and desire to work actively with portfolio companies to grow the business, both organically and through M&A initiatives.

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