Oceanus 0.250 +0.045 Armarda 0.120 +0.020 AA Grp 0.185 +0.015 Asiatic 0.125 +0.015 Asiatic W100902 0.090 +0.015

Select 0.210 -0.035 VDH Energy 0.305 -0.025 K Plas 0.120 -0.020 Plato Cap 0.060 -0.020 Westcomb 0.210 -0.020

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Last Updated : Friday, May 09, 2008 17:05

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) has announced the pioneer group of approved sponsors comprising 10 Full Sponsors and 6 Continuing Sponsors.  A total of 72 Registered Professionals from the sponsors was also approved. The sponsors are approved based on strict entry criteria with focus on the reputation and work record of the firm, and their registered professionals.

FULL SPONSORS (in alphabetical order)

1. CIMB-GK Securities Pte. Ltd.
2. Collins Stewart Pte. Ltd.
3. DBS Bank Ltd.
4. HL Bank
5. Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
6. Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) Pte.
7. Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
8. Phillip Securities Pte. Ltd.
9. PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd.
10. UOB Asia Limited

CONTINUING SPONSORS (in alphabetical order)

1. Asian Corporate Advisors Pte. Ltd.
2. Boulton Capital Asia Pte. Limited
3. CNP Compliance Pte. Ltd.
4. KW Capital Pte. Ltd.
5. R&T Corporate Services Pte Ltd
6. Stamford Corporate Services Pte Ltd

With this announcement, the transition period for Catalist Non-Sponsored companies which are under the previous SESDAQ rules will commence. These companies will have at least 2 years (transition period) to engage a sponsor and adopt the Catalist rules. A review of the final deadline for the transition will be made and announced in the first half of 2009.

With effect from 5 February 2008, Catalist opens its doors to new listings under the Catalist rules.

For Sponsors - Admission criteria, application documents, and procedures for Sponsors can be found here.

For Companies - Companies can only begin to list on Catalist after the Sponsors have been approved. The admission criteria and continuing obligations for companies can be found here.

For Investors - Investors should be aware of the unique regulatory structure of Catalist. Please refer to the Investor Education pages here.

For more information or clarification, please contact us.

* The name "Catalist" is a combination of the words "catalyst" and "listing". This captures the idea of a listing being a catalyst for a company's growth.