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1 PROGRAMME: OVERSEAS INVESTMENT LECTURE - Germany/Europe - We are currently organizing a unique and valuable Overseas Investment Lecture in Germany for M&A and Finance Professionals to provide them with an insight into European M&A strategies to assist them in their International investment plans. Date: 22/5 30/5/2013 (9 days) Venue: Germany (incl. Hamburg and Frankfurt) China s overseas investment has rapidly increased over the last few years as Chinese companies expand rapidly into new markets while also seeking out and develop advanced technology, brand names and natural resources. Today s executives face major challenges in extremely diversified and dynamic markets, growing global competition and increasingly self- reliant customers and suppliers. In such a complex business environment the organizations that survive are those which have well- developed strategies and highly skilled managers. The Executive Education Programmes is designed to help Executives sharpen their leadership and management skills, while giving them the opportunity to learn from best practices, and establish a peer network with some of the most successful leaders and companies from around the globe. We propose a combination of lectures and visits related to overseas investments. During the Trip we will be in two locations in Germany (Hamburg and Frankfurt). Page 1

Lecture Programme in Germany (Hamburg/Frankfurt) Day 1: Wednesday 22/5 (Hamburg) 21/5 Shanghai / Frankfurt LH733 23:30-05:30 +1

de/ A city of northern Germany on the Elbe River northeast of Bremen.

Today Hamburg is a major port and financial, industrial, and cultural center.

com/en Enjoy the allure of Hamburg, one of Germany's most cosmopolitan cities and a charming European seaport that attracts both

2 Lecture Programme in Germany (Hamburg/Frankfurt) Day 1: Wednesday 22/5 (Hamburg) 21/5 Shanghai / Frankfurt LH733 23:30-05: /5 Frankfurt / Hamburg LH006 07:30-08:35 Arrival in Hamburg A city of northern Germany on the Elbe River northeast of Bremen. Founded in the early ninth century, the city quickly grew in commercial importance and in 1241 formed the Hanseatic League. Today Hamburg is a major port and financial, industrial, and cultural center. Transfer and check in at Le Royal Méridien Hotel Hamburg Enjoy the allure of Hamburg, one of Germany's most cosmopolitan cities and a charming European seaport that attracts both business and leisure travellers while staying at Hamburg 5- star Royal Meridien Hotel. Among hotels in Hamburg, exploring has never been easier thanks to our attractive location in a quiet side- street next to the Alster Lake. From there you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, art galleries and vibrant attractions. Page 2

Reception at office Bird & Bird Hamburg early

Handelskammer Hamburg Lower Saxony Prime Minister

business relations Hamburg Mayor Olaf Scholz Tour of

program) including visit of Elbphilharmonie (new

de/ The HafenCity is Europe's largest development

Hamburg's old harbour quarter into a hub of urban

3 Reception at office Bird & Bird Hamburg early afternoon together with Hamburg government officials and chamber of commerce Prof. Dr. Hans- Jörg Schmidt Trenz President of the Handelskammer Hamburg Lower Saxony Prime Minister David McAllister and Hamburg's Mayor Olaf Scholz (visit of Germany s offshore projects). Hamburg and China share strong government and business relations Hamburg Mayor Olaf Scholz Tour of Hafencity (European s biggest real estate investment program) including visit of Elbphilharmonie (new famous opera site) The HafenCity is Europe's largest development project of the 21st century, reviving and reinventing Hamburg's old harbour quarter into a hub of urban life featuring restaurants, shops, and the world- class Elbe Philharmonic Hall. Dinner at Hafencity Page 3

Day 2: Thursday 23/5 Lecture: Regulatory in Europe / M&A, presented by lawyers of Bird & Bird Germany and of other European countries http://twobirds.com/english/pages/welcome.

As a full- service commercial law firm, Bird & Bird maintains a wide range of practices (including corporate/m&a, Finance and Banking).

4 Day 2: Thursday 23/5 Lecture: Regulatory in Europe / M&A, presented by lawyers of Bird & Bird Germany and of other European countries Bird & Bird, established in London in 1846, has offices throughout Europe and in China, Hong Kong as well as other Asian countries and in the Middle East. As a full- service commercial law firm, Bird & Bird maintains a wide range of practices (including corporate/m&a, Finance and Banking). Overview of EU company structures in Europe - Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, France - Which company form fits for what commercial purpose? - Most common used company forms by Chinese Investors. Investing by set up / by acquisition (overview) - Differences / advantages - Stages and contractual documentation o NDA /Liability of managing director o Due Diligence Commercial reason for Due Diligence presented on basis of cases o Contract Asset Deal / Share Deal (presented on basis of cases) Liabilites / Warranties Labour Law Tax o Closing/Post Merger Integration Facing the challenges of European Labour Law - Why is this essential for an investor? - How to avoid risks? (Presented on basis of real cases) Introduction to EU Law - How is the EU structured - How does the EU influence national legislation? o Regulation versus directive o How does this influence business? - How does the basic rule freedom of establishment and services influence business? o No taxes between EU- Members - Free transferability of capital Page 4

Dinner and Visit: Hamburg Harbour Cruise To enjoy Hamburg s harbour, which is over 800 years old; we take a boat

Day 3: Friday 24/5 Lecture: Regulatory changes in banking, German and EU Law presented by Bird & Bird Tender

Differences and advantages IPO / reverse take over Tax driven holding structures / structures to acquire

international financing in supporting the growth of Chinese companies presented by Bank Nord LB, Hamburg

5 Dinner and Visit: Hamburg Harbour Cruise To enjoy Hamburg s harbour, which is over 800 years old; we take a boat tour, stroll along the waterfront and have an excellent seafood dinner on board while enjoying the sceneries. Day 3: Friday 24/5 Lecture: Regulatory changes in banking, German and EU Law presented by Bird & Bird Tender offer/take- over bid Reverse take over as alternative to IPO at AIM London - Introduction of AIM London - Differences and advantages IPO / reverse take over Tax driven holding structures / structures to acquire companies/to invest Financial instruments how to acquire and fund companies Lecture/Visit: The role of international financing in supporting the growth of Chinese companies presented by Bank Nord LB, Hamburg The Norddeutsche Landesbank is a regional bank in the North of Germany and is playing the role of a central bank in three northern regions. Page 5

Visit: Journey to Airbus by boat, visit and introduction by Airbus company

com/ Airbus is the world s leading aircraft manufacturer whose commercial

propelled it to the forefront of the industry.

Visit: Introduction of Baosteel Europe by Chinese leaders in Hamburg

eu Baosteel Europe is the earliest steel trading company established in

influential China- funded enterprises in Germany or even in Europe.

6 Visit: Journey to Airbus by boat, visit and introduction by Airbus company in Hamburg Airbus is the world s leading aircraft manufacturer whose commercial know- how, technological leadership and manufacturing efficiency have propelled it to the forefront of the industry. Part of the largest plane in the world A380 are manufactured in Hamburg. Visit: Introduction of Baosteel Europe by Chinese leaders in Hamburg Baosteel Europe is the earliest steel trading company established in Europe by Chinese steel makers, and it is also one of the largest and most influential China- funded enterprises in Germany or even in Europe. Baosteel Europe GmbH was established in Hamburg, Germany in October 1993, since the small trading firm has turned out today to be one of Germany giant companies, recording a sales of about US$ 500 million in recent years. Page 6

Dinner and Visit: Reeperbahn in St. Pauli, Hamburg http://english.hamburg.

html The worldwide famous Reeperbahn in Hamburg is a street with a lot of nice bars, pubs and night

In the day it's an ordinary crowded shopping street, but in the evening it transforms into a

Pauli Theater, Tivoli, and numerous famous cabarets.

Arkaden is one of the most picturesque places for your individual shopping.

7 Dinner and Visit: Reeperbahn in St. Pauli, Hamburg hamburg- st- pauli- nightclub- english.html The worldwide famous Reeperbahn in Hamburg is a street with a lot of nice bars, pubs and night clubs in St. Pauli. In the day it's an ordinary crowded shopping street, but in the evening it transforms into a pulsating nightlife Mecca. On the Reeperbahn you also find the St. Pauli Theater, Tivoli, and numerous famous cabarets. Day 4: Saturday 25/5 Visit Hamburg: Hamburg is famous for exclusive shopping, and the elegant Alster Arkaden is one of the most picturesque places for your individual shopping. The historic arcades, inspired by Venetian architecture and lit by wrought iron lamps at night, lead you along the canals to Hamburg s main square and its richly decorated city hall. Visit of the baroque St. Michaelis Cathedral, which was built between and climb the spiralled top to enjoy sweeping views of the Hamburg cityscape and harbour. Dinner Page 7

Day 5: Sunday 26/5 Visit Hamburg & Lübeck: After breakfast, visit of the fishing port of Hamburg to watch the fish trading and various cultural sailor performances.

Dinner Day 6: Monday 27/5 Lecture: M&A commercial, strategic and cultural aspects by Bexuco http://www.bexuco.com/cn.

We are specialized in helping companies in mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments and business development in China and Europe.

8 Day 5: Sunday 26/5 Visit Hamburg & Lübeck: After breakfast, visit of the fishing port of Hamburg to watch the fish trading and various cultural sailor performances. The bustling atmosphere of the 300- year old market is unique. After,journey to Lübeck, where you will taste the charm of old buildings and embrace the feeling of medieval life. Dinner Day 6: Monday 27/5 Lecture: M&A commercial, strategic and cultural aspects by Bexuco Bexuco is an international group of professional advisors and lawyers with offices in China, Hong Kong and Europe. We are specialized in helping companies in mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments and business development in China and Europe. During the worldwide economic downturn, it shows the golden time of Overseas Investment operation. Who will be the biggest investment winner depending on whether the enterprises are fully prepared. The M&A deals failure mainly caused by three reasons: unclear targets, financing difficulties and integration failure. Finding solutions are the major concern of current Chinese company leaders. Lecture Topics and Case Studies: Searching M&A Targets Effectively Analytical methods of M&A targets screening Define criteria for targets screening The principle and methods of targets' information collection Strategy Planning & Execution of Overseas Investments Development of M&A deals In Europe Analysis and decision making of M&A strategies Legal challenges & Risk management in complex M&A Deals Screening major risks through effective due diligence Finding the best Overseas Investment deal structure to maximize the success rate - Exploring the current M&A deal structures and their advantages and disadvantages - Different Overseas Investment deal structures to different applicable policies Page 8

- How to establish the right structure for own company Draft and negotiation of the M&A contracts Management key points of Integration period CFO & Strategic Investment Finance complexity in the

global financial crisis Alternative Financing Channels for Overseas Investment Valid union between M&A expectation and financing strategy Local companies financing status under the national credit

9 - How to establish the right structure for own company Draft and negotiation of the M&A contracts Management key points of Integration period CFO & Strategic Investment Finance complexity in the decision- making of a foreign investment strategy Achieving the strategic resources and winning the finance challenges in integration Learning the acquisition strategy under the circumstance of the global financial crisis Alternative Financing Channels for Overseas Investment Valid union between M&A expectation and financing strategy Local companies financing status under the national credit crisis Winning the M&A Negotiation: How to Control the Target Company's Psychology? Partner or subsidiary company?- - interests consideration for the target enterprise Different negotiation tactics at different Overseas Investment stages Mastering various effective business negotiation techniques and skills Utilizing the hidden rules effectively in cross- cultural negotiation Cultural & Integration Strategy Emphasizing the team building of M&A talents Facing the cultural gaps between different countries The ultimate Challenge for Cross- border M&A- Culture integration Merging the business philosophy into the whole organization from top to bottom Formulating the best strategy for employee communication Case study: Europe Investment presented by leading Chinese company (Cosco and/or others) Cosco Europe GmbH was founded in 1989 with its office registered in Hamburg, Germany. This company is one of the nine overseas regional headquarters under Cosco Group. Cosco Europe GmbH manages more than 40 offices and subsidiaries in Europe. Cosco Europe and its affiliated companies provide agency services, freight forwarding, ship supplies, technical services and ship repairs, inland transport and logistics to all liner routes to and from Europe. Day 7: Tuesday 28/5 Journey to Frankfurt (Travel by plane) 28/5 Hamburg / Frankfurt LH011 09:30-10:45 Reception by Bird & Bird officials in Frankfurt office Check in at Le Méridien Parkhotel Frankfurt From the moment you arrive in Frankfurt there can be no doubt about the city's most distinguishing feature: the highest skyscrapers in Europe. In addition to this, Frankfurt is also known as one of the most important centres of finance and business in Europe. Set in Europe's energetic banking capital, the Frankfurt 5- star Page 9

Meridien Hotel offers authentic elegancy in the heart of Frankfurt. Enjoy numerous shopping malls, museum visits and other nearby local attractions.

de/content/en Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is a research- led business school, covering every aspect of business, management, banking and finance.

The Frankfurt School acts as adviser, catalyst and educational partner to companies and organisations, to individuals embarking on new careers, and to experienced executives.

htm Founded in Berlin in 1870 to support the internationalization of business and to promote and facilitate trade relations between Germany, other European countries, and

Lecture/Visit of branch of Chinese Bank: Which financial structure in Europe best fit your operational and strategic needs? http://europe.chinadaily.com.

10 Meridien Hotel offers authentic elegancy in the heart of Frankfurt. Enjoy numerous shopping malls, museum visits and other nearby local attractions. Lecture: Aspects in banking, finance, general management and leadership by Frankfurt School of Finance & Management school.de/content/en Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is a research- led business school, covering every aspect of business, management, banking and finance. An impressive portfolio of services incl. Executive Education programmes. The Frankfurt School acts as adviser, catalyst and educational partner to companies and organisations, to individuals embarking on new careers, and to experienced executives. Dinner Day 8: Wednesday 29/5 (Frankfurt) Lecture/Visit of German Deutsche Bank headquarter in Frankfurt Founded in Berlin in 1870 to support the internationalization of business and to promote and facilitate trade relations between Germany, other European countries, and overseas markets, Deutsche Bank has developed into a leading global provider of financial services. Its headquarter is today located in Frankfurt. Lecture/Visit of branch of Chinese Bank: Which financial structure in Europe best fit your operational and strategic needs? europe- bank/index.html China's integration in the global economy requires not only Chinese enterprises to expand their global businesses, but also China's banking sector to accelerate its internationalisation. China Construction Bank Chairman Wang Hongzhang said in September that he is prepared to spend up to $15 billion (11.6 billion euros) on a Page 10

information http://www.boerse- frankfurt.de/en/start The roots Frankfurt Stock Exchange go back to the period of medieval fairs and first recorded in the year 1150.

Deutsche Börse offers the lowest capital costs among the world s leading stock exchanges in all three listing segments, Prime, General and Entry Standard.

11 major acquisition in Europe. Visit of Stock Exchange Frankfurt: The process chain including securities and derivatives trading and clearing, transaction settlement, custody and the provision of market information frankfurt.de/en/start The roots Frankfurt Stock Exchange go back to the period of medieval fairs and first recorded in the year Today the Deutsche Börse Group has offices in key financial centers around the globe. Deutsche Börse offers the lowest capital costs among the world s leading stock exchanges in all three listing segments, Prime, General and Entry Standard. Dinner Day 9: Thursday 30/5 Sightseeing Frankfurt Visit of Römerberg square, one of the oldest and most historic sections of Frankfurt, featuring Roman bath ruins and gabled, gothic row houses. Flight back to China 30/5 Frankfurt / Shanghai LH :10 +1 All lectures and presentations will be hold in English. Chinese staff will be of assistance throughout the Journey. Topics/visits may be changed to improve the lecture. Page 11

12 Who will Attend Leading Chinese company Representatives, including: CEO, CFO, President, Managing Director, Finance Director, Tax/Legal Counsel, VP of M&A and Strategic Development, Director/Manager of Business Development, Director/Manager of Strategic Investment, Key Benefits for Participants All inclusive preferential Price (sponsors and subsidies) High Level Executive Training based on latest information and regulations First hand experience and exchange with European Top Leaders and Business Specialists Combination of lecture, hands on business experience, company visits, culture and networking Discover new financial strategies and learn useful cultural aspects to be successful Forge new Alliances and discover new opportunities Obtain Lecture Certificate by Leading German Business School Costs and included Services for Participants Cost of Participation: on request The cost of the programme includes all lectures, flight (Economy class return ticket Lufthansa) travel within Germany, hotel accommodation (Premium class hotels) and food (excluding free time). Bexuco will also provide official invitation letters for visa application (visa and insurance fees are paid by participant). You will receive additional information with your enrolment form including payment instructions. (For participants who wish to make their own flights arrangement the programme fee will be reduced) Please contact us for further information and enrolment: EXCLUSIVELY RESTRICTED TO ONLY 30 PLACES. Participants shall register no later than 31/01/2013. Page 12

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