DAI CAPITAL ADVISORS INC.: Acquisitions, Divestitures and Corporate Finance Western Canada

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DAI CAPITAL ADVISORS INC.

DAI Capital Advisors Inc. is a leading independent investment banking boutique serving mid-market Canadian companies and their owners. Our clients achieve superior returns by leveraging our expertise in acquisitions, divestitures, corporate finance and advisory services. Our goal is to maximize value for our clients while maintaining an unwavering commitment to our principles and integrity.

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MARKET TRENDS

GF Data Resources Transaction Information
*Source Info; GF Data Resources

TEV/EBITDA 1st half 07 2nd half 07 1st Q 08

$10-25 million
5.7x

5.4x

4.8x

$25-50 million
6.7x

6.0x

5.3x

$50-100 million
7.0x

5.8x

7.4x

$100-250 million
7.4x

7.4x

6.5x

CVCA
*Source Info; Thompson Financial and CVCA

Net Returns for Periods ended June 30, 2007

Investment Category

Net Returns
Periods in Years

3

5

10

All Venture Capital
1.1

-2.5

2.0

Buyouts
18.3

22.3

20.3

Mezzanine
14.5

11.8

7.9

Buyout & Mezzanine
17.6

19.7

16.4

All Venture Capital and Private Equity
7.9

5.7

8.0

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