Integral Partner Group is pleased to announce the closing of a new investment in Taipei on May 10^th, 2006. Below please find the press clipping announcing the strategic investment by Shinsei Bank of Japan (“Shinsei”) in Jih Sun Financial Holding Co. (“Jih Sun”), a Taiwanese financial holding company with two major subsidiaries, Jih Sun Securities Co. (“Securities”) and Jih Sun International Bank (“Bank”). Shinsei will invest NT$ 11.34 billion (equivalent to US$360 million) in Jih Sun, representing a 31.8% stake.  

Integral Partner Group arranged this deal, working with Jih Sun on its restructuring needs and future strategic directions, finding appropriate strategic and investment partners, and introducing Shinsei to Jih Sun. Integral Partner Group will be the only private equity firm allowed to invest along side with Shinsei due to the role we played in bringing the deal together. Integral Partner Group will invest NT$0.66 billion (equivalent to US$21 million and 1.85% stake) in Jih Sun.  

Jih Sun will raise a total of NT$12.0 billion new capital with two thirds common shares and one third preferred shares. Through this investment, Shinsei is expected to provide its operational know-how and enhance Jih Sun’s capital base to improve Jih Sun’s competitive position and growth prospects in the regional financial markets.  
 
 
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