Evolution Securities China

Evolution Group and First Eastern Financial Holdings Announce Completion of Joint Venture in China
Evolution Group (the "Evolution Group", the "Group", the "Company"), the listed investment bank and private client investment management group, is pleased to announce that the Investment Agreement entered into with First Eastern Financial Holdings Limited ("First Eastern"), on 6 March 2009 completed on 31 March 2009. Completion of the Investment Agreement was conditional on the approval of certain written resolutions of the existing shareholders of Evolution Securities China Limited (in respect of which a sufficient number of such shareholders have irrevocably undertaken to approve the same) and the receipt of certain regulatory clearances to the satisfaction of Evolution Group and First Eastern. These conditions have now all been satisfied.
Commenting on the new partnership, Alex Snow, Chief Executive of the Evolution Group said: "I am delighted to have concluded our partnership agreement with First Eastern and Victor Chu. We now look forward to capitalising on the unique combination of proven expertise, in both the UK and the Far East, that this relationship has to offer and which is expected to yield significant opportunities between China and Europe."
Mr Victor L.L. Chu, Chairman of First Eastern commented: "I am also delighted that our partnership agreement with Evolution is now completed. There is a vast potential for our joint venture to add significant value to our clients, both in the Far East and in Europe, and we will work hard to realize this unique potential."

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		The Evolution Securities China Group is a specialist, fully integrated investment banking and securities operation based in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China; it holds regulated status in all three geographies. The Group includes: Evolution Securities China Limited, a full service investment banking offering in the UK and, Evolution Watterson Securities Limited, a wholly owned corporate finance, research and securities dealing firm in PRC. Our aim is to meet the growing need from professional investors for attractive investment opportunities in China at acceptable levels of risk. We also serve the corporates operating in China seeking to raise capital in the international equity capital markets. To meet these aims we provide a comprehensive range of investment banking services designed to identify, structure and execute diverse and innovative market transactions for both corporate and institutional clients.		Evolution Group and First Eastern Financial Holdings Announce Completion of Joint Venture in China Evolution Group (the "Evolution Group", the "Group", the "Company"), the listed investment bank and private client investment management group, is pleased to announce that the Investment Agreement entered into with First Eastern Financial Holdings Limited ("First Eastern"), on 6 March 2009 completed on 31 March 2009. Completion of the Investment Agreement was conditional on the approval of certain written resolutions of the existing shareholders of Evolution Securities China Limited (in respect of which a sufficient number of such shareholders have irrevocably undertaken to approve the same) and the receipt of certain regulatory clearances to the satisfaction of Evolution Group and First Eastern. These conditions have now all been satisfied. Commenting on the new partnership, Alex Snow, Chief Executive of the Evolution Group said: "I am delighted to have concluded our partnership agreement with First Eastern and Victor Chu. We now look forward to capitalising on the unique combination of proven expertise, in both the UK and the Far East, that this relationship has to offer and which is expected to yield significant opportunities between China and Europe." Mr Victor L.L. Chu, Chairman of First Eastern commented: "I am also delighted that our partnership agreement with Evolution is now completed. There is a vast potential for our joint venture to add significant value to our clients, both in the Far East and in Europe, and we will work hard to realize this unique potential." Jim Zhang to speak at Asian Venture Capital Conference Jim Zhang a speaker at the Asian Venture Capital Journal conference on 18th Sept in Shanghai speaking on deal dynamics Evolution Securities China Limited wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise Evolution Securities China, the leading international investment bank for mid-cap Chinese corporates and their global institutional investor base, has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade Category More » ESCL hires two new Corporate Finance Directors Evolution Securities China Limited are please to announce the expansion of its Corporate Finance team with two new hires. Directors Ian Rice and Barry Saint joined the team in March 2007 More » ESCL participate in the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association conference (HKCVA) Nick Martin, Head of Corporate Finance at Evolution Securities China Limited ("ESCL") was a guest speaker at the Hong Kong Venture Capital / Private Equity Partnership Conference "Asian Venture Capital and Private Equity - Coming of Age' (Oct 2006) More » The UK's FSA confirm the change of Evolution Securities China Limited's regulatory status Evolution Securities China Limited ("ESCL") are pleased to announce that the UK's Financial Services Authority have confirmed their change of regulatory status from an Appointed Representative of Evolution Securities Limited ("ESL") to a fully Authorised Person. ESCL Expands into Hong Kong with Acquisition of Watterson Asia Limited ESCL announces the acquisition of Watterson Asia Limited ("Watterson") and the rebranding of Watterson as Evolution Watterson Securities Limited (“EWSL”). More » Nick Martin invited by the London Stock Exchange to speak in China Nick Martin, Head of Corporate Finance, spoke alongside Martin Graham, Head of AIM at the London Stock Exchange, in a series of seminars in China. More » Julian Ha speaks at Listing Seminar in Beijing Julian Ha, a Director of Corporate Finance, took part as a panellist in an AIM listing seminar organised by law firm O'Melveny & Myers. More » ESCL Participates in The Lord Mayor's China Tour ESCL's Corporate Finance team, along with The Lord Mayor of London, the Rt. Hon. David Brewer, and a delegation of British businesses participated in a series of seminars and talks throughout Southern China. More » ESCL Participates in Mergermarket Forum on China Julian Ha, a Director in the Corporate Finance team, spoke at the Mergermarket sponsored "China - M&A and Investment Forum". More » Nick Martin, Head of Corporate Finance, speaks to conferences in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan and Shenzhen ESCL’s Head of Corporate Finance, Nick Martin, travelled around China with BDO to present on the benefits and opportunities of listing on London, with particular emphasis on the AIM market. More » ESCL Participate in Key Conference Ying Fang, ESCL's CEO, was a key note speaker at the Financial Times, Banking on China 2005 conference. (November 2005). More »


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