1. Media Conference Thursday, 01 November 2007 The Equinox Complex Supported by:

2. Tan Siew Meng Head – Commercial Banking HSBC Singapore Joint Organiser Chen Yew Nah Managing Director DP Information Group Certification Body

3. Chen Yew Nah Managing Director DP Information Group Certification Body

4. SME Growth Excellence Recognition 4 Categories SME Growth Excellence for Sales/Turnover (10 Recipients) SME Growth Excellence for Net Profit (10 Recipients) SME Growth Excellence for Credit Rating (10 Recipients) SME Growth Excellence for Top Internationalising SMEs (10 Recipients)

5. SME Growth Excellence Recognition Sales/Turnover Best increase in sales/turnover over the last 2 years Profitable over the last 2 years Attained at least $20 million in sales/turnover in previous Singapore SME 500 ranking period Profit margin of at least 5% in current Singapore SME 500 ranking Company’s credit rating must be at least the same or better compared to previous year

6. SME Growth Excellence Recognition Net Profit At least $500,000 in net profit in current Singapore SME 500 ranking Profit margin of at least 5% in current Singapore SME 500 ranking Credit rating is the same or better than previous year

7. SME Growth Excellence Recognition Credit Rating SMEs must have improved credit rating in current Singapore SME 500 ranking Move from High Yield (DP5-DP6) to Investment Grade (DP1-DP4)

8. SME Growth Excellence Recognition Internationalising SMEs SMEs must be pre-qualified from SME GER Sales/Turnover, Net Profit or Credit Rating categories Must show exceptional sales/turnover over 2 year period

9. SME Growth Excellence Recognition Sales/Turnover - Recipients

10. SME Growth Excellence Recognition Net Profit

11. SME Growth Excellence Recognition Credit Rating

12. SME Growth Excellence Recognition Internationalising SMEs

13. Tan Siew Meng Head – Commercial Banking HSBC Singapore Joint Organiser

14. Questions?

15. SME Growth Excellence Recognition Luncheon Room 4, Private Dining Area The Equinox Complex 11am – 2pm Honorary Guest: Mr Loh Khum Yean, Chief Executive, SPRING Singapore