China Concentric Capital Group (China Concentric)
is a full-service advisory firm dedicated to provide investment and strategic advisory services for Small- and Mid-cap emerging growth companies in China who are interested in getting listed on the US public market. We provide different ways to achieve this goal including: Alterative Public Offerings (APO), Private Placements and Reverse Mergers. We also provide advisory services in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate Strategic Planning and Advisory Services. Among all, we view alternative public offerings (APO) as an emerging and rigorous art form within the United States’ capital markets and we continually apply customized innovative best practices to our client projects. We approach each client company with a specifically tailored and customized approach which provides a greater flexibility and in turn reduces expenses, business requirements and management resources. With years of transaction and executive management experience with private emerging growth companies, together with a strong portfolio of key relationships within the US capital and corporate markets, enables us to provide our clients with a high level of quality targeted value added services, ultimately, we will be able to benefit the Company better and enhance shareholder value
Our Services
(1) Alternative Public Offering (APO)
(2) Private Placement
(3) Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
(4) Corporate and Securities Law
(5) SEC Accounting
(6) Investor Relations (IR)
(7) Advisory Services (in general)
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Alternative Public Offering (APO)
Alternative Public Offering (APO) has become widely accepted and rather an important role in the mainstream financial community, and has eclipsed the IPO as the preferred method for mid- and small-cap companies that are going public and raising capital.
Through a joint effort with our strategic partners, China Concentric offers select clients a legitimate alternative to the IPO. Utilizing our APO process, we assist private companies in going public by completing reverse merger transactions with simultaneous private placement.
Since not all companies fill the criteria for an IPO, the Alternative Public Offering offers them access to the much needed growth capital. It is less costly, requires less paper work with the SEC, and holds many advantages for a privately owned company to benefit significantly through access to the public markets.
We approach the capital raising process by offering specifically tailored financial services that comprise well established relationships with institutional and accredited investors. In our customized approach we strive to facilitate the raising of capital and increase the company’s market value while offering a greater flexibility in the Alternative Public Offering process, which in turn reduces expenses, paperwork and management time.
Our APO services include access to public shells, capital formation and after market support to ensure a fully valued and liquid stock.
The benefits of APO are:
• Four “L”s:
--- Less Costs
--- Less Risk
--- Less Time
--- Less Business Requirements
• Three “I”s:
--- Increased Valuation
--- Increased Investor Base
--- Increased
• Two “E”s:
--- Easier to raise capital due to the added liquidity for investors.
--- Easier to make merger and acquisitions with public stocks.
• Incentives and Motivations:
--- Attracting management and retaining valuable employees with stock options of incentives.
The APO process:
During the Alternative Public Offering process, China Concentric will:
• Identify and negotiate for the acquisition of a suitable 'public shell' company;
• Serve as investment banker and placement agent for the associated private equity placement;
• Select and work with the legal and accounting firms necessary to structure the merger, and to comply with the SEC filing requirements to become a publicly traded entity;
• Select and obtain the most appropriate exchange listing (AMEX, NASDAQ, OTCBB)
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Private Placement
Each transaction is unique in its own right. A typical private placement process would encompass many steps including pre-marketing due diligence, development of a business plan and financial forecast, valuation and pricing, identification and initial approach of potential investors, completion and distribution of offering materials, preliminary due diligence, term negotiation, final due diligence, deal structuring, documentation and closing etc. Through a systematical approach, we work closely with our clients every step along the way to help them achieve the best results. We assist the company and owners for a successful APO or a strategic exit if needed.
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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
China Concentric helps small to mid-market companies in mergers, acquisitions, sale, financing and restructurings. Within each project we aim to gain a clear and concise understanding of our client’s individual objectives within the mergers and acquisitions process.
With a global network of resources and expertise, our company is adept at identifying strategic M&A alternatives for Clients and securing complex cross and multi-border transactions. Especially we focus on the China related M&A opportunities.
China Concentric provides clients with M&A services includes but not limited to: strategy review and target identification; due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, negotiation, documentation, government approval and closing.
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Corporate and Securities Law
The APO and reverse merger process not only requires a thorough understanding of general securities laws, it requires specific knowledge relative to this type of transaction. China Concentric draws upon the expertise of our partner securities attorney together with the resources provided through an arrangement with several national law firms.
Areas that pertain to the reverse merger transaction include:
Transaction closing and related documents
• Merger or Exchange Agreements
• Proxy Material
• Shareholder Meeting Material
• Directors' Resolutions
SEC Filings
• Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K
• Registration Statements
Listing Activities
• 15c2-11
• NASDAQ and NYSE Euronext
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SEC Accounting
An expertise in SEC and financial accounting is an important requirement in the reverse merger process. China Concentric has a closely working relationship with several international and regional public accounting and financial consulting firms to provide these resources to our clients. Although our clients must have their own independent auditors, we generally interact with a client's auditors to gather and present the information required in the reverse merger process. Areas in which we offer our expertise include:
• Small Business Initiative Guidelines
• Regulation S-X
• Regulation S-B
• Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, etc.
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Investor Relations
Regardless of how a company becomes public, once listed, every public company shares the challenge of promoting its story to the financial marketplace. Through relationships with several national financial investor relations firms, China Concentric provides its clients with top level strategic IR consulting services. Areas of expertise and services provided include:
Shareholder Communication
• Quarterly Reports (Qs)
• Annual Reports (Ks)
• Periodic Shareholder Meetings/Teleconferences
Media Communication
• News Releases (Drafting and Releasing)
• Quarterly Earnings Conference Calls
• Audio visual and multimedia presentations
• Video Productions
• Short Films
Other Communication
• Company Profiles and Fact Sheets
• "Road Show" presentations
• Website Audit and Reports
• Independent Research Reports
Establishing Direct Communication Links to the Financial Community
• Investors/Analysts Conference calls
• Investment and Financial Conferences
• Direct mail
• One-on-one meetings
Administrative Operations
• Procedures developed for writing, disseminating and disclosing Corporate news
• Financial community mailing list development and maintenance
• Financial community and shareholders inquiry response
Strategic Planning
• Business Plan Development
• Shareholder Research, Targeting and Analysis
• Exclusive IR Professionals
IR Marketing Program
• Monthly Activity Schedule (Critical Path)
• Detailed Budget Statement
Monitoring Trading Activity
• Institutional
• Retail
• Major shareholders
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Advisory Services
China Concentric believes that shareholder value is one of the most important objectives in operating a public company. In order to build a firm foundation for long-term growth, our team works closely with our clients to decide on the form of security, the amount of capital required, and the most productive use of proceeds required for success.
We analyze and assess our client's requirements and balance these with the expectations of the financial markets, helping to set appropriate offering terms and conditions. Whether your company is considering a direct equity investment, an Alternative Public Offering or the identification of a strategic partner/investor, China Concentric will assist and advise on the transaction requirements by providing an extensive, creative, and customized approach:
Our philosophy is to listen to our clients, to advise them and to put their plans into action.
Through our customized approach we:
• Work with management to determine the amount and structure of the capital raise
• Prepare company background materials, including in formation of memoranda and PowerPoint presentations for potential investors
• Serve as the investment banker and placement agent for the direct equity placement
• Provide assistance with legal, accounting, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Locate suitable market makers, investor relations firms, and present options for aftermarket support
