There is significant competition among investment banks in Northern California. However, we believe we provide our clients a tangible competitive edge with our strong client base in Asia, our reputation for fulfilling client's needs, along with our firsthand knowledge of the capital raising and M & A process both domestically and abroad.

Our principals and advisors are recognized as corporate finance and marketing experts in the U.S. and Asia Pacific region and can utilize their resources to help our clients introduce and develop relationships across a broad spectrum of places and needs.

The competitive advantages provided by the Company include:

• Internationally recognized partners, relationships, and advisors, including some of the largest financial institutions in their respective countries, as well as individuals who are well respected in both corporate and government sectors here and abroad.

• Bringing to our clients, whether they are startups, mature middle-market companies, or multi-national corporations, corporate finance expertise and international relationships on par with the top investment banks in the world, with the relationship and operations-driven focus of small closely held firm.

• Deal flow and access to attractive companies in the U.S. as well as undervalued assets in Asia and the ability to leverage these opportunities.

• A history of successful transactions with the Asian community throughout the Asia Pacific region, including cross-border capital-raising.

Importantly, the Company focuses on U.S. and international investors and corporate clients who are looking for responsiveness in size and market niches that is typically not available from large investment banks with greater overhead.