Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. Announces Sponsorship of Third International Client on OTCQX
December 17 2007 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Merriman Curhan Ford & Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of MCF
Corporation (AMEX:MEM), today announced that it will serve as
Principal American Liaison (PAL) for Linc Energy as it posts on
OTCQX. A new U.S.-based market tier, OTCQX allows domestic and
foreign companies to gain access to U.S. investment capital without
the regulatory costs related to Sarbanes-Oxley. Linc Energy is
Merriman Curhan Ford�s third international client to list on OTCQX.
�The OTCQX advisory service is exciting for us on a number of
fronts, as it complements our full-service investment banking
activities,� said Jon Merriman, CEO of Merriman Curhan Ford &
Co. �We have traveled extensively over the past year � to
Australia, Canada and Israel � to build relationships with
high-quality international companies that show the potential to
meet the listing requirements of OTCQX. Since our focus and
expertise is in working with fast-growing companies, it makes sense
for us to scale beyond domestic firms to further build an
international presence. In the case of Linc Energy, we are
extending our CleanTech / Next-Generation EnergySM industry focus
to a promising Australian clean coal company.� The OTCQX provides
market visibility and U.S. capital access to companies with track
records of strong corporate governance. By limiting inclusion to
quality companies with good disclosure, OTCQX effectively
represents a premium brand for over-the-counter stocks. Merriman
Curhan Ford was the first investment bank to represent both U.S.
and non-U.S. companies on OTCQX. �We�re pleased to work with Linc
Energy, as their PAL sponsor, as they make this important step to
gain access to U.S. investors,� added Stephen Nash, Vice President
of Merriman Curhan Ford & Co.�s OTCQX Advisory Group.
�High-growth international companies are increasingly recognizing
the value that OTCQX can provide. We�re seeing major international
firms listing on OTCQX, in some cases leaving larger U.S. exchanges
to do so. With the recent additions of blue chip companies, and now
Linc Energy, OTCQX is taking shape as a premier international
listing alternative.� Linc Energy�s American Depository Receipts
(ADRs) began trading today on International OTCQX, under the ticker
LNCGY. Investors can find real-time quotes, disclosure and
financial information about Linc Energy at www.otcqx.com. Ten of
Linc Energy�s ASX shares represent one ADR. Merriman Curhan Ford
has now sponsored three international companies on OTCQX. In March,
Day Software (OTCQX:DYIHY) of Switzerland listed; since that time
their global trading volumes have increased dramatically. In May,
Starpharma Holdings (OTCQX:SPHRY), of Australia, listed on the
platform; in August, Starpharma closed a private placement that
represented a six-month capital infusion for the firm. About
Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. and MCF Corporation Merriman Curhan
Ford & Co. is an investment bank and securities broker-dealer
focused on fast-growing companies and growth-oriented institutional
investors. It provides investment research, brokerage and trading
services primarily to institutions, as well as advisory and
investment banking services to corporate clients. Its mission is to
become a leader in researching, advising, financing, trading and
investing in fast-growing companies. Merriman Curhan Ford & Co.
is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a
broker-dealer and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (FINRA) and SIPC. MCF Corporation (AMEX:MEM) is a
financial services holding company that provides investment
research, capital markets services, corporate and venture services,
investment banking, asset management and primary research through
its operating subsidiaries, Merriman Curhan Ford & Co., MCF
Asset Management, LLC and Panel Intelligence, LLC. MCF is focused
on providing a full range of specialized and integrated services to
institutional investors and corporate clients. About Linc Energy
Linc Energy (OTCQX:LNCGY) is an innovative, forward-thinking energy
company and Australia's leader in clean coal technology. The firm
is committed to producing higher quality and ultra-clean liquid
fuels through the unique combination of underground coal
gasification clean coal technology and coal to liquids technology.
For more information, visit http://www.lincenergy.com.au/. Note to
Investors This press release contains certain forward-looking
statements based on our current expectations, forecasts and
assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking
statements in this release are based on information available to us
as of the date hereof. Our actual results may differ materially
from those stated or implied in such forward-looking statements,
due to risks and uncertainties associated with our business, which
include the risk factors disclosed in our Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q filed on November 6, 2007. Forward-looking statements include
statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions or
strategies regarding the future and can be identified by
forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will," and
"would" or similar words. We assume no obligation to update the
information included in this press release, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise. The Form 10-Q filed on
November 6, 2007, together with this press release and the
financial information contained herein, is available on our Web
site by going to www.mcfco.com and clicking on �Investor
Relations.�
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