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. The award winners are announced on 21 April, the Queen’s birthday, every year and represent the best companies in each field. The award is given to businesses that can demonstrate substantial growth in overseas earnings and commercial success, to levels that are outstanding for the goods or services concerned and for the size of the applicant's operations. ESCL has grown revenues by 123% compound over the last three years and has contributed towards raising over US$800m for Chinese companies since the beginning of 2004. The Group’s focus is raising capital for Chinese corporates, both on the London market through its London based corporate finance and sales team and in Asia through its Hong Kong and People’s Republic of China based subsidiary Evolution Watterson Securities Limited, a wholly owned corporate finance, research and securities dealing firm. Clive Whiley, Chief Executive of ESCL, said: “We are delighted to have won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise which is testament to our success in raising capital for quality Chinese companies, particularly in difficult markets

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.

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)

ESCL announces the acquisition of Watterson Asia Limited ("Watterson") and the rebranding of Watterson as Evolution Watterson Securities Limited (EWSL). EWSL is based in Hong Kong and conducts corporate finance and securities dealing activities. Since it's inception in 2001, the firm has undertaken a wide variety of corporate finance and advisory functions and has led or co-led fundraisings for a number of companies in the listed Hong Kong market. David Tsang will remain as EWSL chief executive. The board of ESCL believe that the Acquisition significantly enhances ESCL's current capability by giving it full access to Hong Kong equity markets on a primary and secondary basis. This acquisition complements its existing specialist research activities based in Shanghai and its primary and secondary activities in the London market. (June 2006)”

ESCL announces the hire of two new directors into its Corporate Fiannce department. Ian comes to ESCL from Corporate Synergy, soon to be named Blue Oar, and has ten years of corporate finance experience. He has further experience across the personal finance sector and worked at British Airways as a consultant to review the Company's operational procedures. Ian has experience in advising Chinese companies and has presented to professional advisers, companies and local government there on the attractions for companies to float on the London markets. He is a registered representative of the FSA and a registered AIM Nominated Adviser. Ian has an MBA from Cranfield University. Barry joins ESCL from City Financial Associates and has some 17 years of corporate finance experience having worked for Dresdner Kleinwort, Arbuthnot Securities Limited and Dawnay Day amongst others. He has advised on many high profile transactions including placings for Hampson, the aerospace group, and Fitness First; the Full List IPO of Visonic, the security group; a number of AIM IPOs, inculding Cosentino, the US wine producer; and a number of public company takeovers, including Druck Holdings, Perkins Foods, Ellis & Everard, Groupe Chez Gerad and West Bromwich Albion. Barry is both a UKLA sponsor and AIM Nominated Adviser and is an FSA registered representative. He is a graduate of St Catharine's College Cambridge. (March 2007)”

Nick Martin, Head of Corporate Finance, was invited to speak with Martin Graham, the London Stock Exchange's Director of Market Services and Head of AIM, in a series of seminars in Nanjing and Beijing. The conferences presented the benefits and opportunities of listing in London, the world's largest international capital market, with particular emphasis on the AIM market. Nick provided an overview of the IPO market in the UK and detailed the role of the Nominated Adviser/Broker. Speakers from Grant Thornton and SJ Berwin also participated. (May 2006)

Julian Ha, a Director of Corporate Finance, was a panellist at an AIM listing seminar in Beijing organised by the global law firm of O'Melveny & Myers. Julian spoke about the requirements and advantages of listing on the AIM market. The audience was comprised of representatives from Chinese companies, venture capital firms and financial advisors. (March 2006)

Evolution China were invited to accompany the Lord Major of London on his official visits in March and April 2006 to the cities of Hong Kong, Chongqing, Chengdu, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Evolution China were the only participants invited to give two presentations on both IPOs and private equity fundraising at seminars on the London Financial Markets. Nick Martin, Head of Corporate Finance, and Corporate Finance colleagues, Julian Ha, from London, and Stanley Shen, from Shanghai, delivered presentations in English and Mandarin to specially invited audiences of 150 to 200 senior businessmen and officials. (April 2006)

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. The ESCL team, including Nick Martin, Julian Ha and Stanley Shen, spoke to large audiences in Hong Kong, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou on accessing private equity and the benefits of the AIM market. (March 2006)

Julian Ha, a Director in the Corporate Finance team, spoke at the Mergermarket sponsored "China - M&A and Investment Forum". Julian discussed Chinese outward investment and the interest from Chinese companies in raising funds on London's capital markets. Over 150 lawyers, bankers, China specialists and company representatives attended this forum held at Kingsway Hall in London. (November 2005)

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. Nick talked about gaining access to the world's largest international capital market, provided an overview of the IPO market in the UK and detailed the role of the Nominated Adviser/Broker. The conferences were held in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan and Shenzhen. (November 2005)

Ying Fang, ESCL's CEO, was a key note speaker at the Financial Times, Banking on China 2005 conference. (November 2005)

ESCL announce the appointment of David Peerless as a Research Analyst based in Shanghai. "David has extensive experience in many Chinese industries after having worked and lived here for over 12 years, and adds considerable strength to our Research Team" says Neil Juggins, Head of Research (see 'Meet the Team') "David's skills and experience will be of tremendous value to our clients and to the firm" David is fluent in Mandarin. (July 2005)

ESCL announce the appointment of Julian Ha to the London Corporate Finance team. Julian brings considerable experience of IPOs, private equity investments as well as cross-border M&A transactions. Nick Martin Head of Corporate Finance (see 'Meet the Team') commented that "Julian is a great addition to our team, his standing in the market place and his experience will add greatly to our ability to meet the needs of our clients". (May 2005)

ESCL announce the appointment of Neil Juggins as Head of Research to the Shanghai Research team. "Neil has extensive experience heading up research teams within Investment Banking in Asia. He really is a key asset to our team in Shanghai" says Ying Fang, CEO (see 'Meet the Team') Neil is fluent in Mandarin. (April 2005)

ESCL announce the appointment of Tom Hutchinson as a Research Analyst based in Shanghai. "Tom brings many years experience with him in covering telecommunications and retailing stocks and domestic demand-related industries in Taiwan. He is a key addition to our Shanghai team" says Neil Juggins. Head of Research (see 'Meet the Team') Tom is fluent in Mandarin. (June 2005)

ESCL announce the appointment of the former UBS Corporate Financier Jerry Zheng Speaking about the hiring, Nick Martin, Head of Corporate Finance (see 'Meet the Team') said "Jerry is a key addition to the London team because of his strength as an Investment Banker and because of his knowledge of the China market ". (February 2005)

ESCL announce the appointment of Nick Martin as Head of Corporate Finance, "Nick is the latest of many outstanding senior additions we have made in recent months as we continue to grow our overall service offering." said Ying Fang ESCL's CEO (see 'Meet the Team') . "His appointment underscores our commitment to building a first class capital markets business by hiring some of the best Investment Banking talent". (November 2004)

Ying Fang, ESCL's CEO, is to be a key note speaker at the November Europe-China Investment and Trading Annual Conference 2004, organised by ECIT and held at the London Stock Exchange and the London Chamber of Commerce, see www.euro-chinaconference.com. (November 2004)

Ying Fang, ESCL's CEO, was a key note speaker at the October 2004 Shenzhen CHTF (China High-tech fair) conference, see www.chtf.com. (October 2004)

John Gannon joins ESCL to spearhead our Sales-trading offering, "John has over 14 years of emerging markets Sales-trading experience and will focus on providing value-added trading ideas and execution services to our institutional investors" said Myles Brockbank, ESCL's Head of Sales (see 'Meet the Team'). (October 2004)

Our sister company, Evolution Beeson Gregory (EVBG) has changed its name to Evolution Securities Limited (ESL), this change reflects a recognition of the significant growth and core changes the investment banking arm of the Evolution Group plc has made since it was formed from the merger of Evolution Capital Limited and Beeson Gregory Limited in 2002. (September 2004)

Our sister company, Evolution Beeson Gregory (EVBG), has shown significant improvements in the latest Extel Awards in Research, Primary Access and Trading / Execution. (June 2004)

Our sister company, Evolution Beeson Gregory (EVBG), was ranked alongside Goldman Sachs and HSBC in the prestigious Sunday Times / StarMine 2003 Research Awards announced in May 2004. Three EVBG researchers were also awarded individual prizes in the "Top Stock Pickers" category. (June 2004)

Evolution Securities China Limited (ESCL) is hosting a visit to China by a London Stock Exchange Board member in May 2004. This visit is intended to foster good relations between the Exchange and the local investment community. (April 2004)

Evolution Beeson Gregory Limited, the UK Investment Banking arm of ESCL's parent company, the Evolution Group plc, won the AIM Broker of the year award in the recent Growth Company Investor Magazine Awards. (April 2004)

Equities traded on the domestic Chinese market (A shares) have recently been opened up in a limited way to foreign investors. ESCL's coverage and trading of A shares will track their development as a practical way of obtaining equity exposure to quality mainland Chinese companies. We expect this to occur by the end of 2005. (April 2004).

Myles Brockbank, the former Head of Sales of Latin Invest (now part of BBVA), joins Evolution Securities China Limited (ESCL) as the Head of Institutional Equity Sales (see 'Meet the Team'). (March 2004)