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Deals & Dealmakers

Date: March 2008

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DEALS & DEALMAKERS

ATA, a Chinese computer-based testing company, raised approximately US$46.3 million by pricing its American Depositary Shares [ADS] initial public offering on the NASDAQ Global Market. The ADS shares will trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol “ATAI.” The company provides computer-based testing services in China, as well as test-based educational programs services. O’Melveny & Myers advised on this deal, while Merrill Lynch acted as the sole bookrunner.

Chinese property developer Gemdale Corporation signed a joint venture agreement with UBS AG Hong Kong Branch to establish an offshore investment platform. The 50/50 product joint ventures of UBS and the Shanghai-listed developer will focus on residential developments in the PRC, with expected total capital commitments to be up to US$300 million. Allen & Overy advised on Hong Kong Law, while King & Wood advised on PRC Law.

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