1. Partners with:
Together accessing the largest investment communities
Proactive Investors has the largest following of “Small-Mid Cap” Investors
USA & Canada United Kingdom Germany Australia China
2. Multiple Investor Touch Point Platform
Analytical coverage of
company, client news,
One2One Investor Events
into articles, research
and e-newsletters
Share Price
Influence
StockTube video
Research Reports
interviews
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3. Proactive Investors Distribution
• 175,000 investors per month following stories and clients we “champion” on Australian website
• 700,000 investors per month follow stories on our clients in Australia, UK, Canada and USA
• 20,000 investor email database for weekly newsletter
• 6,000 investor email database for Australia-specific newsletter
• 5,000 investor followers on Twitter
• 1,000 investor database follows the companies we choose to write about
*As at February 2011
One2One Investor forums
London - Toronto - Sydney - New York
Allows investors to meet
face-to-face and build relationships
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4. Proactive Investors “Champions” Companies
Proactive Investors influences share prices, focusing on undervalued companies
Proactive Investors does not get “ahead of the curve” – we are not a PR or IR firm
By “championing” clients, Proactive Investors
acts as credible 3rd party endorsement of a
company, its management and its projects
Proactive Investors works alongside the
company to build investor momentum
targeting elements the market has overlooked
Our coverage “hoists” client companies onto
mainstream investor’s radars
Proactive Investors has a large investor following
among sophisticated investors and small-mid cap
funds
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5. Investor Demographics
• Database in excess of 700,000 investors with a vested interest in global stock markets
• 40% of our user base have a personal investment portfolio >$250,000
• 20% have a portfolio >$2m
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6. Proactive Investors compared to other popular financial sites
Independent statistics from www.trafficestimate.com September 2011
Visits in the previous 30 days.
Proactive Investors Global Distribution
Proactive Investors AU
Investors Chronicle
Mining.com
Board Room Radio
Resource Investor
ABN Newswire
Share Crazy
Growth Company Investor
Minesite.com
Mining Journal
0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000
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7. Proactive Investors
Dominates the “Small-Mid Cap” Space
Institutions
Fund Managers
Private Client Brokers
High Net Worth Investors
Private and Retail Investors
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8. Who’s tracking Proactive Investors in “September 2011*”
Our coverage is tracked by professional investors and media
1. Institutions, fund managers and analysts are a rapidly growing investor base
2. Our work is picked up by large media organisations
American Express Royal Bank of Canada Trust Ford Motor Company Ghana Telecom
Australia & NZ Banking Grp Royal Bank of Scotland General Electric Company Hughes Network Systems
Bank of Montreal Soul Australia Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd Kabel Deutschalnd Breitband
Bankers Trust Australia Ltd Southern Cross Equities Ltd Iluka Resources Ltd Korea Telecom
Barclays Capital St George Bank (AU) John Fairfax Holdings Noprthern Territory Governement
CIBC World Markets (AU) St George Bank (UK) Macraes Mining Co Ltd Pricewaterhouse Coopers
CIBC World Markets (UK) State Rail Authority of NSW Marubeni Corporation QLD Department of Natural
Citicorp Suncorp Microsoft Corporation Resources and Water
Commonwealth Bank The Goldman Sachs Grp (UK) Mitsubishi Corporation Rural Press Limited
Credit Suisse Group (AU) The Goldman Sachs Grp (US) Motorola Electronics Strato Rechenzentrum, Berling
Credit Suisse Group (China) The Royal Bank of Scotland Newcrest Mining Sunrise
Department of Treasury Toronto Dominion Bank Newmont Australia Tate Communications
Deutsche Bank (AU) Wachovia Corp Newmont Gold Company Thomas Financial Services
Deutsche Bank (UK) Westpac Banking Corporation Santos Ltd Thomson Legal & Reglatory Hosting
Goldman Sachs Department of Minerals & Energy The Proctor & Gamble Company United Energy Communications
HSBC Africa Online Holdings US Geological Survey Virgin Media
JPMorgan (AU) APN News & Media Wesfarmers West Australian Newspapers
JPMorgan (Hong Kong) Australian Broadcasting Commission Xstrate Queensland Limited Wiley & Co. Pty Ltd
Macquarie Bank Chevron Corporation Arrow Energy Limited Yahoo!
McIntosh and Company Ltd Coffey Geoscience Pty Ltd Ausenco Services Beijing Capital Telecom
Morgan Stanley Group Companhia Vale de Rio Doce China Unicom Hebei Network Broadcast Communications
Morgan Stockbroking Ltd ConocoPhillips Company Chinanet Yunnan Network BHP Singapore
Morningstar Edison Investment Research CSIRO IT Services Botswana Telecommunications
NRMA Insurance Euromoney Institutional Investor Emirates Integrated Telecomms Broadband ISP, India
Perpetual Limited Exxon Mobil Corporation Eritrea Telecommunication Service
QBE Insurance Ltd Ethiopian Telecommunication
Royal Ban k of Canada (AU)
Royal Bank of Canada (Canada)
* Source: Quantcast Information Service
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9. We Produce & Distribute Information
With Value-Add - faster than any company
Certified News Provider for:
• Google Finance
• Google News
• Dow Jones Factiva
• Digital Look
• Seeking Alpha
• Moreover
• Mineweb
• Newsnow
• Silobreaker
• Kitco
• Stoxline
We cover leading social networking & blogging sites including Twitter, Blogger.com, YouTube & Facebook
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10. Production and Distribution of News, Articles and
Research: How it Works
A. Proactive Investors decides which companies to write about. Our analysts and writers
produce original stories which are headlined across the home page of our international
investor websites
B. These stories are then distributed through international news services, other investor
portals, industry websites and our e-newsletters
International
C. Proactive Investors’ articles act as a catalyst for further coverage and stock re-ratings News
Service
Across
Proactive
Global
websites
Posted across
financial message
boards
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11. 12 Month Global Investor Pack:
Articles Move Share Prices – Legacy Iron Ore
• Legacy Iron Ore article produced and distributed on: Google
Finance, Google News, HotCopper, NewsNow, Silobreaker,
Kitco and more!
• Legacy Iron Ore share price rose 25% from $0.097 to $0.12
same day
• Legacy Iron Ore share price then rose again from $0.14 to
$0.20 – that’s a 42.8% increase!
• Our Articles and coverage are
often independently posted on
HotCopper
• Legacy Iron Ore article was
distributed 3 times and had over
3,500 views!
12. 12 Month Global Investor Pack:
Articles Move Share Prices – International Coal
• Article released on International Coal at 10am to
coincide with IPO listing at 12pm
• Share price of International Coal rose from initial
offering price of $0.20 to $0.29 by day’s end – a 45%
increase!
• Volume of shares traded on opening
day were 6.7 million shares
• International Coal went on to trade a
total of 12.6 million shares in 3 days!
13. 12 Month Global Investor Pack:
Articles Move Share Prices – Mutiny Gold
• Article produced and distributed on Mutiny
Gold just prior to a major ASX announcement
• Article on Mutiny Gold boosted investor
confidence when major ASX announcement
released
• Share price of Mutiny Gold rose from $0.11 to
$0.125 in two days!
• Share price increased by 14%!
• Article on Mutiny Gold posted
independently on HotCopper and
received over 1,000 views!
14. Proactive Investors Articles
Influence Share Prices
Company Impact of Articles Time
Frame
Baraka Energy & The share price increased 57% from our article 2 days
Resources
The share price increased from $0.019 to $0.03 in February in two days (Proactive Investors was 2 days
credited in an ASX query – no other news from the company)
African Energy Resources The share price moved from 7c to 55c since Proactive Investors’ coverage, increase of 585% 2 months
Brazilian Metals Group The share price increased 20% from 9 September article 2 days
Legacy Iron Ore The share price increased by 22%; 42.8% from 19 July starting article 2 days; 1
week
Ventnor Resources The share price increased by 91% from our 29 August article Same day
International Coal Assisting with the pre-IPO float coverage – ICX raised $9m and was oversubscribed Ongoing
Starting article assisted in increasing share price by 45% on 28 July – although Wall Street fell by 1 day
2%!
Sipa Resources The share price increased by 82% from 22 August article Same day
Article was then posted onto Hot Copper where it attained 4,174 investor views
Eagle Eye Metals The share price increased from 300% from our 3 March article Same day
Syndicated Metals The share price increased from 33% from our article Same day
Latin Resources The share priced increased 61% from our 18 April article Same day
Mutiny Gold The share price increased 155% from our article (Mutiny credited Proactive Investors in an ASX Within 1
query for the price rise and volume increase) month
The share price increased 18% in July from a follow up article 2 days
15. Proactive Investors Research Reports
Distributed by Proactive Investors & RM Capital
20-30 Domestic and
10-20 International
Institutions
High Net Global
750 - 1,000 Active Retail 5,000
Worth
Individuals Distribution Investors Clients
Clients
Dealers and
20 Authorised Stockbrokers
Representatives
16. Proactive Investors Research Reports
by Andrew McCrea (ex-fund manager)
Proactive Investors produces Research Reports on companies we believe are undervalued. The companies below represent the
full list of reports. No company has experienced a dip in share price following the immediate release of our research report.
Company Share price at date Impact of Research Report Share price Percentage
of report gain
Legacy Iron Ore $0.14 Within four days $0.23 * +64%
Baraka Energy & $0.018 Share volume rose from 4.3m to 103m on $0.022 ** +21%
Resources report. With no news from BKP
Ventnor Resources $0.20 Within 5 days $0.70 *** +250%
Syndicated Metals $0.155 Rose in 2 days with no news from Syndicated $0.185 ** +19.3%
Shree Minerals A$0.120 Rose in 2 days with no news from Shree $0.220 ** +92%
Mutiny Gold A$0.036 Rose in 21 days with no news from Mutiny $0.150 ** +233%
Ironbark Zinc A$0.23 Rose in 4 days with no news from IBG $0.285 ** +23%
Gulf Industrials A$0.018 Rose in 29 days with no news from Gulf $0.044 ** +144%
Auzex Resources A$0.14 $0.57 ** +307%
Integra Mining A$0.35 $0.60 ** +71%
Northern Star Resources A$0.045 A0.355 ** +688%
Central Petroleum A$0.068 A0.12 ** +76%
Exco Resources A$0.22 A0.520 ** +136%
* As at July 2011
** As at February 2011
*** As at September 2011
17. Shree Minerals Research Report
Shree Minerals share price increased from A$0.12 to A$0.22 when our Research Report was released in January 2011.
Sanjay Loyalka, Managing Director of Shree Minerals said:
Shree Minerals
share price rise “Please note, the company is aware that an independent research broker report
was also reported has been issued by Proactive Investors Investors today”
by other news
websites such as (This is in response to the ASX query regarding the share price rise when no news had
Business Spectator been released by the company to explain the rise).
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18. Exclusive to
Sponsors
Clients
Cutting Edge Video Interviews
Five-minute high-impact video interviews; professionally
produced, filmed and edited by Proactive Investors
• Published across the Proactive Investors websites
• Featured next to all your news and articles
Receive 1000’s of views; you can track these on
YouTube
Format
Based on pre-determined questions, StockTubes
develop widespread interest and awareness by
showcasing the MD.
Syndicated across extensive distribution networks. Focused toward major news flow or a general
Motivated investors are being pulled in through the overview of the company to build investor
above news services interest and encourage investment in the
(which includes but not limited to) company.
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19. Exclusive to
RSS News Feed built into your website Clients
Updates news about your company from
around the globe live onto your website!
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20. Exclusive to
Interactive Client Profile Page Clients
A “One-Stop Shop” for investors wanting more information
Appears on Page1 of Google searches for your company name
• Provides a snap shot of your company covering all key aspects
• Has priority archiving across our international websites
• Add additional articles, research, broker notes and presentations
• Log in and update as often as you like or let us do it for you
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21. Exclusive to
Clients
Clients’ Annual Services Summary
1. Guaranteed 12-month major news coverage across four continents on our websites and major investor channels
including Google Finance, Google News and Mineweb
2. Production of original opinion, commentary and coverage on ALL material news releases, analyst and broker notes
3. Major Article produced and distributed across Australian, UK and North American websites (for Hi-Impact clients)
4. A Dynamic Profile Page that appears on page one of a Google search
5. Priority presenting opportunity at One2One Investor Forums to meet investors face to face in three continents
6. Branded marketing material for your own website and handouts
7. RSS feed automatically updates and lists all company news headlines at your website
8. Stories distributed across Twitter and e-newsletters globally
9. Priority to present StockTube Video
10. Priority for Research Report
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22. Exclusive to
One2One
One2One Investor Forums Clients
Forums
WE HAVE HOSTED 200+ INVESTOR EVENTS
• Maintains investor interest from coverage during the year
• Attendees are high net worth investors, fund managers,
analysts - not industry participants
• Our clients receive priority to present to 70-120 investors in
key global markets
SYDNEY MELBOURNE PERTH
• Evening presentations starting at 5:30pm with 4-5
companies presenting for 15 minutes followed by Q&A
London, Dublin, Manchester, Zurich, Munich,
New York, Denver, Toronto, Vancouver • Directors liaise directly with investors at Wine & Canapé
Reception to field further questions after the presentation
Fund Managers, Stockbrokers attending recent Aust Forums
Acorn Capital Macquarie Private Wealth
Austock Securities Market Capital Group
Bell Potter Securities Merrill Lynch
Beresford Corporate Pty Ltd MLC
Bligh Capital Patersons Securities
BurnVoir Corporate Finance Phoenix Green Capital Corp
Citigroup RBS Morgans
Equity Underwriters Reynolds Equities
GIA Capital Resource Opportunities Australia
HadleyGreen Investment Reynolds Equities
Helmsec Global Capital Limited RFC Corporate Finance
Intersuisse RMB Resources
Investec Bank State One Stockbroking
Lion Selection Group Limited Suncorp
Macquarie Bank Westpac Bank
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Case Study
Clients
Impact of One2One Investor Events
Proactive Investors got behind Robust Resources (ASX: ROL) who presented at a
One2One Forum in Sydney on 21st July 2009.
Proactive Investors followed up with consistent coverage - providing maximum exposure to private
investors and creating demand for their stock.
As a result, Robust Resources had a share price increase of +191%
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24. Exclusive to
Clients
Testimonials and Feedback:
Neal Froneman, President & CEO • “Just a quick note to say Proactive Investors do a great job. It is by far one of the best investor relation decisions that
of Gold One International we have taken. Well done and keep up the good work.
• “A Proactive Investors report was issued where the analyst (Andrew McCrea) considers that the shares of the
John Greeve, Managing Director
Company are undervalued. The report was distributed by Proactive Investors to a large number of their
of Mutiny Gold investors/subscribers throughout Australia, Europe and Asia.”
• “Proactive (Investors) have done very well in the last few days...and I am very impressed with Andrew (McCrea) and
his delivery. Thank you Andrew, your efforts have been exceptional to date! I would like to compliment you on your
staff and the business model - the service and exposure we are getting is exceptional. Proactive Investors was one of
Tony Harwood, Chairman of the best things we ever did! We’ve been able to present in the UK and Australia and have been in communication
Universal Coal with the North American team to *paraphrased+.”
•“Proactive Investors was one of the best things we ever did!”
• “Proactive Investors have become a key strategic partner of our IR/PR team. The mix of quality events coupled with
Gary Lewis, Managing Director of
excellent written communications delivered over a credible online platform have produced stellar results in what
Robust Resources may have otherwise been a difficult trading environment”
Greg Burns, Director of White • “Thank you very much for the article release and it is certainly an injection to the share price! We appreciate your
Canyon Uranium White Canyon Uranium following.”
Vincent Algar, Managing Director
• “Thanks for the coverage, great work!”
of Shaw River Magnesium
• “I appreciate Proactive Investors because it provides information and comment on Aim listed shares - such detail is
William Shaw, Private Investor not readily available to me from elsewhere.”
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25. Exclusive to
Clients
Testimonials and Feedback:
Robert Shaw, Director of Novus • In regards to our One2One Investor Forums - “Thanks for including me – they were very good as was the conduct of the
Capital meeting”
Wayne Jarvie – Private Investor • “What a great newsletter! Just the best . Please keep up the good work”
Grant Kensington, Managing • “After signing with Proactive Investors, we instantly started receiving calls from international investors which we never
Director of Augur Resources had before.”
• “Not surprising…Great report, the effect was obvious on Legacy Iron Ore Legacy as you move stocks!”
Jeff Easton, Managing Director
of Springtree Fund Managers in
• Weeks later Wall Street Fund Managers continue to see Proactive Investors influencing share prices: “Not surprising as
New York. you move stocks!”
Paul Eisen, KarmelSonix • “Thanks so much Andrew – wonderful story. It’s excellent’’
Shiv Madan, Mozambi Coal • “Andrew & John, Your news articles looks great! Much appreciated!”
Jason Osborne, Subiaco Capital • “Hi Andrew, I just found your article on your website. Fantastic coverage and greatly appreciated!”
• “Just a quick note to let you know how much I value your newsletter. It is by far one of the most timely, enjoyable and
Noel Springall - Private Investor informative newsletters that I get and unlike some others is not overwhelming... and it's FREE. Thank you again”
N.Edwards - Private Investor – • “I trade small cap stocks and in the past have found Proactive Investors to be a good source of information on the
QLD different small cap stocks”
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26. Exclusive to
Impact of Proactive Investors’ Case Study
Clients
Articles on Share Prices
• PIA’s major article was partially • The Proactive Investors article on
responsible for share price 18 May 2011 increased trading
increasing 45% (on a day Wall volume from 4.3 million to 100.36
Street fell 2%) Baraka Energy million.
International & Resources
Coal (ASX: IXC) (ASX: BKP)
$0.20 to $0.29 share price
in one day! increased 21.5%
no news from
Baraka
Shree Minerals Mutiny Gold
(ASX: SHH) (ASX: MYG) -
$0.12 to $0.23 $0.035 to
•“A Proactive Investors report was issued
• “Please note, the company is aware in 2 days! $0.115 in 10 where the analyst (Andrew McCrea)
that an independent research weeks! considers that the shares of the Company
broker report has been issued by are undervalued. The report was
Proactive Investors today which distributed by Proactive Investors to a
accounted for the share price large number of their
increase”. investors/subscribers throughout
Australia, Europe and Asia.” John Greeve,
Sanjay Loyalka, Managing Director
Managing Director
27. Exclusive to
Clients
Contact Us
Office Address:
Global Websites:
Proactive Investors Australia Pty Ltd
Suite 704, 109 Pitt Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Level 2, 6 Kings Park Road
WEST PERTH WA 6005 UK www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk
North America www.proactiveinvestors.com
P: + 61 2 9222 2832 Germany www.proactiveinvestors.de
China www.proactiveinvestors.com.hk
F: +61 9222 2834
Russia www.proactiveinvestors.ru
E: action@proactiveinvestors.com.au
W: www.proactiveinvestors.com.au
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