Redwood Group International (RDWD)

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DANVILLE, CA, Apr 06, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- S3 Investment Company,
Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SIVC) today announced the signing of a new client, which
operates in the mining/mineral production indus try, for its wholly owned Redwood
Capital subsidiary. The new client was signed by Redwood Capital during S3
Investment Company Chairman and CEO Jim Bickel's most recent trip to China.

Redwood Capital, which assists private Chinese companies in accessing the North
American capital markets by achieving reverse merger transactions, is invested
in the long-term success of its client companies, since it is partially
compensated for its services with common stock of the client company. The value
of the stock payments received from these transactions is reflected in the
company's consolidated financial reports posted at www.otcmarkets.com.

The new Redwood Capital client is focused on acquiring producing or proven
economic mineral deposits and developing profitable mining operations. It has 4
current projects: one in production, one in development and two in feasibility
study stage. The client is further focused on becoming a world class multi-mineral producer focusing on certain strategic metals. It will seek to
maintain a unique earnings growth model by continually acquiring producing
properties that have the potential for improved efficiency as well as acquiring
late-stage proven reserves that can be quickly brought to production.

The client utilizes Western technology, possesses strong government support,
focuses on low-cost mine acquisitions, and has extensive investment banking
experience with 100 years combined experience in mining and banking and a track
record of proven success in Asia.

Additional information regarding the client and its business strategy is
expected to be discussed by S3 in the coming weeks.

"We are very pleased to have signed this new client, which has existing
operations, substantial revenues and is positioned for significant future
growth, giving it the potential to return tremendous value to its shareholders,"
said Mr. Bicke l.

"Much was accomplished during my recent China trip, including the new client
signing, and we will be releasing additional information regarding the visit in
the coming days. Included in these accomplishments is the opening of new
business opportunities for Redwood Capital in the Asian market. S3 stockholders
should definitely stay tuned to hear about these developments," he added.

Over the past year, Redwood Capital has participated in successful reverse
merger and equity financing transactions for Chinese companies, including Boyuan
Construction Group, now traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol BOY
and China listed on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol CHNC.

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About S3 Investment Company, Inc. S3 Investment Company, Inc.
(http://www.s3investments.com) and its Redwood Group International subsidiary
are focused on facilitating the success of two subsidiaries operating in the
China market. Redwood Capital, Inc. assists private Chinese companies in
accessing the North American capital markets by utilizing a network of
investment banking relationships to achieve reverse merger transactions. For
more information, please visit http://www.redwoodcapinc.com. Redwood Medical,
Inc. assists companies seeking to import and distribute Western medical
technologies and products into the China market.

Any statements contained herein related to future events are forward-looking
statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements. S3 Investment Company, Inc.
undertak es no obligation to update any such statements to reflect actual events.





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Medical and Healthcare:Healthcare

Medical and Healthcare:Medical Devices

Medical and Healthcare:Surgery and Treatments

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