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Kinsella Group Principals Offer Insights Into Chinese-North American Business Ventures News Release - For Immediate Release [Chicago, Illinois - May 31, 2006] In a pair of recent presentations to Chicago-area business leaders and legal professionals, senior members of Kinsella Group, a boutique investment bank and business advisory group, explored the potential benefits of and rapid increase in commercial initiatives between North American businesses and their state-owned and privately held counterparts in China. On May 9th, 2006, Bernard Filler, Senior Vice President, M&A-Asia Practice of Chicago-based Kinsella Group, spoke at the China Forum. Held at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, the two-day event was hosted by China Star Media Corporation and gathered Chinese and American business professional for a series of panel discussions and seminars on various aspects of Chinese-North American trade. Mr. Filler focused his remarks on the growing interest in and value of cross-border merger, acquisition and capital sourcing transactions. Drawing on his long familiarity with overseas business practices and personal experiences assisting clients on both sides of the Pacific, he helped attendees gain a broader understanding of the demographic, financial and political interests that support increased attention to this emerging area of global trade. Two days later, on May 11th, 2006, Robert J. Kinsella, President and founder of Kinsella Group, addressed the Mergers & Acquisition Subcommittee of the Chicago Bar Association, in a presentation entitled "China is Going 'Out': Opportunity or Threat for U.S. Middle-Market Companies?" Assisted by Bernard Filler and James Yuan, Director, M&A-Asia Practice, Mr. Kinsella discussed the growing interest and awareness in both China and North America toward opportunities to strengthen and expand business opportunities through globalization strategies that capture the best of both economies. As part of their remarks, Mr. Kinsella, Mr. Filler and Mr. Yuan offered specific examples of transactions from their own experience and demonstrated the key value propositions that these global deals offer to all parties concerned. Kinsella Group has particular expertise advising U.S. and Chinese clients on the intricacies of cross-border merger, acquisition and joint-venture transactions. In helping promote these transactions, Kinsella Group focuses on enabling Chinese businesses to enter into strategic transactions that also enhance the profitability and market share of selected U.S. businesses. For the past several years, Kinsella Group has seen a significant increase in these alliances, and is rapidly becoming the "go-to" firm for both U.S.- and China-based businesses interested in exploring these opportunities. Kinsella Group's ongoing participation in these events is a result of its commitment to continue and expand its services and value to current and prospective business clients in both China and the United States. Acting as middle-market investment bankers, Kinsella Group helps clients and other key parties recognize and execute forward-thinking value propositions that build on the unique strengths of successful Chinese and North American enterprises. Those interested in learning more about Kinsella Group please contact: Robert J. Kinsella, President Tel: 312-229-1357 ext. 313 E-mail: robert.kinsella@kinsellagroup.com or visit www.kinsellagroup.com About Kinsella Group Kinsella Group, Inc., is a boutique investment bank and business advisory group serving middle market clients through acquisition search, debt and equity sourcing, financial restructuring and business sales.