Southern Trust Securities Holding Corp
Southern Trust Securities — Investor Presentation (April 2008)
19 slides from Southern Trust Securities's investor presentation, Apr 30, 2008
Slide 1: Investor Presentation April 2008
Investor Presentation April 2008
Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement This presentation may contain forward-looking statements relating to future events. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current beliefs and are subject to uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions, including a number of factors that could caus
Slide 3: Business Description
Business Description A truly multi-lingual financial services company offering traditional securities brokerage, specialized skills in derivatives and hedging , investment & merchant banking, and private wealth management for a growing base of retail, institutional, corporate, and high-net-worth cli
Slide 4: Management
Management Robert Escobio, Chairman & CEO Mr. Escobio is our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. He is also the Chief Executive Officer and a director of STS. Mr. Escobio has more than 30 years of experience with broker-dealer organizations, including Dean Witter, Paine Webber, Smith
Slide 5: Business Strategy
Business Strategy Opportunities in Emerging Markets Asia and Latin America Emerging regions experiencing rapid economic growth New wealth seeking investment opportunities Businesses seeking capital, presence in U.S./European markets Company expertise in cross-border transactions Financial Services I
Slide 6: Revenue Sources
Revenue Sources Brokerage Commissions Trading profits Interest (margin accounts, securities, etc.) Investment Banking Reverse Mergers Private Placements M&A Advisory Other Advisory Fees Wealth Management Interest income on proprietary positions
Slide 7: Latin America
Latin America Targeted regions Mexico Argentina Brazil Growth drivers Increase in Global Wealth Small businesses expanding abroad Seeking capital for growth Merger/acquisition opportunities
Slide 8: Case Study: AR Growth Finance (ARGW)
Case Study: AR Growth Finance (ARGW) Based in Buenos Aires Advised on acquisition plan of ProBenefit, a privately- owned Argentine corporation comprised of pension and insurance companies as well as a consumer credit card company Arranged financing with multiple ownership stakes Executed reverse mer
Slide 9: Asia
Asia Emerging regions China Growth drivers Manufacturing Labor resource Small businesses expanding abroad Seeking capital for growth Merger/acquisition opportunities
Slide 10: Securities Brokerage
Securities Brokerage U.S. Securities Exchanges Equities Options Commodities (incl. currencies) Debt Corporate Municipal Government Financial Advisory Trading Member SIPC, FINRA, NFA, MSRB Correspondent relationships: Pershing LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Inc., one of the la
Slide 11: Corporate Finance/Investment Banking
Corporate Finance/Investment Banking Reverse mergers into publicly traded shells Private placements PIPEs Bridge financing Mergers and acquisitions Focus: Asia, Latin America
Slide 12: Merchant Banking
Merchant Banking Co-investment Financings with outside investors Financing cross-border client companies Investment Banking fee structure All our Investment Banking deal engagements are structured whereas the Company receives a cash fee and Equity Participation (common stocks and/or warrants) thus b
Slide 13: Private Wealth Management
Private Wealth Management Affiliate: International Private Wealth Management S.A. Geneva based Offices: Switzerland, Spain High Net Worth individuals (HNW) Asset Management, Brokerage Structured products Creation of Offshore entities for HNW individuals Potential participation in Private Placements
Slide 14: Growth Strategy
Growth Strategy Internal: Add sales professionals: advisory, banking and brokerage External: Add STS offices: New York Mexico City Expand private banking business Acquire banking / investment portfolios Acquisition of companies within our geographic area and industry specialization: Broker Dealers I
Slide 15: Financial statements
‘pel 2, 2008 Lraucted December 31,2007 Tach, cosh equislaisandmarisblesaulles § —Gaveai2——«§ ~~ RAGA] Restricted cach (subscripfionsrecehvedin escrow) «$= 078055 Investment in AR Growth 3 2860208 = $1,400.00 Property and equipment S 2811873 «$2 680240 Total Assets Stasis 5 _9eezns2 "Aosourts payable
Slide 16: Outlook
Outlook Higher organic revenues: Corporate finance/investment banking fees Brokerage commissions, trading, interest Advisory fees (Asset Management) Ongoing investments in M&A and Financing Deals Rising volume of reverse mergers into U.S. shells Foreign companies seeking listing in U.S. markets Tren
Slide 17: Investment Opportunity
Investment Opportunity Infrastructure and resources in place, i.e. trading systems and executives Specialized Trading and Investment Banking expertise targeted to High Worth Individuals in Non U.S. markets Not a “Me Too” Broker Dealer strategy Positioned as intermediary with access to U.S. & Europea
Slide 18: Key Facts
Key Facts Symbol (OTCBB) Corporate Headquarters Stock Price (04/22/08) || 52-Week Range Shares Outstanding (04/21/08) Market Capitalization Fiscal Year Transfer Agent Auditors SOHL Coral Gables , FL $1.10 || $1.01 – 4.30 13.7M $15.1M December 31 Interwest Transfer Company, Inc. (Salt Lake City, Utah
Slide 19: Investor Presentation
Investor Presentation April 2008
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