Ecotech Institute Announces New President, David Needham

Business leader brings strong leadership, a collaborative style and a passion for renewable energy education to his new role

Denver, CO, November 12, 2013 — Ecotech Institute, the first and only school in the U.S. solely focused on renewable energy and sustainability, announced the appointment of David Needham as its new president, effective November 4, 2013. Needham will be responsible for implementing the vision and strategic direction of the school; ensuring student, graduate and employer satisfaction; and making sure all staff at Ecotech Institute meet the high expectations of Ecotech Institute students and its parent company, Education Corporation of America.

Needham joins Ecotech Institute from Somersetstreet, LLC, a company he founded in 2008. At Somersetstreet, Needham provided investment, consultation and leadership to start-up companies, including company formation, CEO guidance, fundraising and business development planning. Previous to founding Somersetstreet, he worked at NextWave Wireless as the company’s chief divisional officer for the Network Solutions Group. In that role he built a $10 million Innovation Center to test and demonstrate NextWave global solutions.

“David brings proven leadership skills, exceptional business results, a collaborative management style and a passion for education and Ecotech’s mission,” said Tom Moore, chief executive officer of Education Corporation of America. “David will be responsible for continuing the growth of the college by producing outstanding graduates to meet employers’ demands for qualified team members in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency.”

Needham holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Harvard Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University.

To learn more about Ecotech Institute and their offerings in renewable energy education, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com.

About Ecotech Institute;
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers eight highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
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JohnMattonePartners, Inc. Establishes International Government Relations Practice

JohnMattonePartners (JMP) and Kennedy Consulting International (KCI) form alliance to market global speaking, training and c-level advisory executive coaching services.

Washington, DC, November 12, 2013 – International leadership development and C-level executive coaching firm JohnMattonePartners, Inc. (JMP) today announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Kennedy Consulting International, Inc. (KCI), a leading government relations service advisory firm with offices in Arlington, Virginia and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The JMP-KCI alliance will provide JMP and their President, John Mattone, recognized as one of the world’s most respected leadership authors, speakers and C-level executive coaches, with the opportunity to solidify his international brand from Washington, D.C., by leveraging KCI’s vast network of key relationships in the U.S. Embassy, federal agencies, international financial institutions, corporations, think tanks and foundations, as well as policymakers in congress and the executive branch.

“I am excited about working with Alex Kennedy and his team to expand my international speaking and C-level advisory brand by leveraging his impressive network domestically as well as in Asia, the Middle East and all over the world,” said John Mattone, President of JMP, Inc. “The collaboration between our two firms will help solidify my international presence and position as a speaking, training and coaching resource for organizations that understand their success and survival are linked to how effectively they develop stronger leaders and future leaders.”

According to KCI President Alex Kennedy, “KCI is looking forward to building on Professor Mattone’s recognized global respect as an executive leadership mentor. Just watch 2-3 of his YouTube videos and you may learn something new as a business executive. KCI is also excited to further expand JohnMattone Partners international government relations presence from Washington DC. Building on his upcoming engagements in Dubai and Turkey the aim is to bring knowledge on executive leadership succession and internal organizational talent promotion as topics of critical importance”.

KCI opens up government relations practice to small businesses like JohnMattonePartners in an effort to bring innovative, value-add services to government and corporate clients. KCI looks forward to introducing the work of Professor Mattone to our global network and stay tuned for upcoming engagements!

About Kennedy Consulting International (KCI)
KCI is a global government relations and business development consultancy based in Washington DC with an office in Philadelphia. Through our network and affiliates in Brussels, Paris, Cairo, Doha and Dubai we bring together companies and governments to execute projects of mutual benefit. KCI has a particular focus on Europe, MENA and Asia regions and companies in the information technology and innovation sectors. They are based in Rosslyn, Virginia and can be reached at akennedy@kciwashington.com

About JohnMattonePartners, Inc. (JMP) and John Mattone
John Mattone is widely regarded as one of the most influential leadership, talent management, and personal success authorities in the world. He was recently nominated for the prestigious 2013 Thinkers50 Leadership Award, which recognizes the global thinker who has contributed most significantly to our understanding of leadership over the last two years. He appears on The Thinkers50 “Guru Radar,” which recognizes the fastest rising stars in the field of leadership and is currently recognized by Leadership Excellence Magazine as one of the world’s top independent leadership consultants, C-suite executive coaches, and speakers. John is the author of seven books, including the best-selling, “Talent Leadership: A Proven Method for Identifying and Developing High-Potential Employees” (October, 2012) and “Leadership Intelligence: What You Need to Know to Unlock Your Full Potential” (March, 2013-Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith). He lives in Orlando a nd can be reached via Email at johnmattonepartners@gmail.com. Website: www.johnmattonepartners.com

Contact:
John Mattone
JohnMattonePartners, Inc
4240 Messina Dr
Orlando, FL 32746
407-268-5593
johnmattonepartners@gmail.com
http://www.johnmattonepartners.com

Long Island Authors and Writers Society Presents Free Marketing Workshop for Authors and Writers

Marketing expert gives a lecture, “Using the Irrefutable Laws of Marketing to Promote Your Writing,” geared to sell anything to anyone.

Riverhead, NY (November 11, 2013) — The Long Island Authors and Writers Society (http://www.LIAWS.org) presents a free workshop, “Using the Irrefutable Laws of Marketing to Promote Your Writing” as the third part of a three part series of workshops showing authors and writers how to promote themselves and their work.

The workshop takes place Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the Suffolk Community College downtown Riverhead campus (Culinary Arts School), 20 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901, Room 222.

The LIAWS sponsored lecture will be given by LIAWS president, Tom Gahan. Gahan’s talk addresses the often asked question, “How do I market my book?” The presentation will examine what motivates buyers from a social science perspective. These proven methods apply to all levels – whether a writer is seeking an agent, a publisher, pitching a story to an editor, or an author who wishes to increase their book sales. In a broad scope this workshop applies to selling anything – to anyone. Find out what works and why at this free LIAWS event.

“This fun and informative workshop offers insights to participants about themselves and what influences people in making decisions. I’ve given this presentation to a variety of audiences,” says Gahan, who is the marketing director at an international publishing company.

This event is open to all LIAWS members. Guests are welcome.

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For more information:
Web: http://www.LIAWS.org
Email: liawsorg@gmail.com

About LIAWS
The Long Island Authors and Writers Society (http://www.liaws.org) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to support and promote the craft of writing through supporting one another, mentoring its members, educational programs, in-school programs, book events and events related to writing, and community outreach to residents of Long Island interested in writing. LIAWS nurtures writers and authors at all levels of development in a mutually beneficial environment. LIAWS: provides a trusting atmosphere where authors and writers can come together to meet their individual needs and share information for the good of the whole, supplies strong motivational programs of interest to all writers, offers the opportunity for members to network on different levels according to their needs, provides an environment that promotes authors, and encourages writers to strive to publish their work. All members pledge to support one another and to be involved in supporting the activities of the organization.

About Tom Gahan
Tom Gahan’s (http://www.tomgahan.com) work has included writing as a newspaper columnist, feature writer, speechwriter and novelist. His freelance writing has helped build the image of various corporate clients. Harmony Bay: An adventurous slice of waterfront life where mystery surrounds history, his well-received novel, earned him a place on an international list of authors at GoodReads.com, “Writers You Should Get to Know.” Harmony Bay is a required read at several high schools.

Additionally, many know Gahan as the creator of NY State’s largest outdoor music festival. This accomplishment earned him accolades and numerous awards including the prestigious Gold Key Award from his hometown Chamber of Commerce and two citations from the U.S. Congress. Gahan was also named 2009’s Civic Leader of the Year by Times-Review Newspapers for his humanitarian work.

Tom Gahan is the president of Long Island Authors and Writers Society and holds memberships in Long Island Outdoor Communicators Network and Long Island Authors Group. He is the marketing director at First Edition Design Publishing.

Luxury Travel Just Launched A Half Day Trip To Cu Chi Tunnels by Waterway From Saigon

The new way to visit the tunnels is very convenient, taking just 1 hour and 15 minutes to get from Ho Chi Minh City, with NO traffic jams! Saigon’s based daytrippers can admire the perspective of the HCMC skyline as they cruise upstream on the new yacht.

Hanoi, Vietnam, November 10, 2013 — “Many travelers go by road to Cu Chi, but you will take a half day excursion by waterway to the famous tunnels, which stretched for over 200 km and became legendary during the 1960s when they played a vital part in the American War.” Says Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

“Your adventure starts from Bach Dang Pier, and you will go on a scenic tour to discover the natural beauty and Vietnamese lifestyle along the river bank. Binh Duong Province is on the right hand side and Ho Chi Minh City on the left as you begin cruising through the frontier and you willed be amazed that just a few minutes from Bustling Saigon, there lies a peaceful countryside and amazing life in the world of water.”

The boat will continue to Cu Chi (Ben Dinh) which now is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists. Take a short walk to the “iron triangle” of Cu Chi. Travelers will have plenty of time to explore the tunnel system and watch a video about them, which includes commentary from former soldiers to help travelers better understand the history of the area.

In their heyday, the tunnels were a functioning underground city, including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. After an hour and a half visiting the tunnels, travelers will go on boat back to Saigon where the tour ends.

Tour price start at 98 USD for the private party of 6 people, including private pick up and drop off services, entrances fees, water, fruits, boat trip and English speaking tour guide. Tour departs daily from 8 am or 1 pm for afternoon option. Discover more at http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com.

Vietnam-based Luxury Travel Ltd. is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today’s most sophisticated travelers with luxury privately guided and fully bespoke touring holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: “The Finest and Most Innovative Luxury Travel and Tour Operator.” Visit Luxury Travel on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Street,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Expert in German Hedge Funds Marcus Storr at Noted High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London

Golden Networking hosts the World’s Most Influential High-Frequency Trading Conference Series, High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges”, December 5 (www.HFTLeadersForum).

New York City, NY, USA (November 10, 2013) — Marcus Storr, Head of Hedge Funds with Feri Trust GmbH, will speak at High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013,”Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” (http://www.HFT-Leaders-Forum.com), organized by Golden Networking, forum that will bring the latest on speed trading to one of the world’s financial capitals, London, on December 5.

Mr. Storr joined Feri Trust GmbH in 2005. He is responsible for the portfolio management, hedge fund manager selection (offshore & UCITS) and due diligence within the hedge fund department. Furthermore he is responsible for hedge fund operations including client reporting. Within the Asset Management division he is also responsible for Absolute Return mandates and general asset allocation. He has strong contacts to institutional investors in German-speaking Europe.

Before joining Feri, Mr. Storr was Head of the Strategic Advisory Team at Sachsen LB in Leipzig reporting directly to the CEO. From 1999 to 2003 he was a Director within the Global Equities department of Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in London, being responsible for European equity research within the Capital Goods sector as well as being the lead analyst on several successful IPOs and M&A transactions. Prior to this he was working for Robert Flemings (acquired by JPMorgan) in London. He has over 20 years of experience in capital markets, financial transactions and manager selection.

Mr. Storr has been speaking at numerous conferences worldwide and is a sought-after interview partner. He has written several articles on hedge funds which have been published in professional academic journals, industry magazines and financial books.

Mr. Storr holds a masters’ degree in Finance/Capital markets and international management / economics from the Humboldt University Berlin.

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading-Conference.com) “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” will bring insights for investors and speed traders, who need to protect and refine their competitive advantage in a world dominated by algorithmic and high-frequency trading. Recognized practitioners, regulators, experts, and strategists will return to High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London to provide hundreds of attendees with the information they are looking for in an open and unbiased environment, highly conducive to the most efficient and effective networking.

High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.com), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by calling +1-414-FORUMS0 or sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
+1-414-FORUMS0
jpetrova@goldennetworking.net
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Oliver Linton, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, Keynote at Foremost London HFT Summit

Golden Networking hosts the World’s Most Influential High-Frequency Trading Conference Series, High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges”, December 5 (www.HFTLeadersForum).

New York City, NY, USA (November 10, 2013) — Professor Oliver Linton, Chair of Political Economy at Cambridge University and Foresight Project Member of the Lead Expert Group on Algorithmic and High-Frequency Trading, will speak at High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013,”Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” (http://www.HFT-Leaders-Forum.com), organized by Golden Networking, forum that will bring the latest on speed trading to one of the world’s financial capitals, London, on December 5.

Professor Linton is a member of the Government Office for Science Foresight Lead Expert Group on The Future of Computer Trading in Financial Markets. Their final report, published in 2012, sheds new light on technological advances which have transformed market structures in recent years. This independent and international study has involved 150 leading experts from more 20 countries to provide the best possible analysis on computer trading to date. Sponsored by Her Majesty’s Treasury, the project was led by the Government Office for Science under the direction of the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Sir John Beddington. It has involved leading experts in the field and explored how computer generated trading in financial markets will evolve over the next 10 years. It assembled and analyzed evidence on the effect of HFT on financial markets looking out to 2022.

Professor Linton holds the Chair of Political Economy at Cambridge University, having previously held the post of Professor of Econometrics at the London School of Economics. He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society, of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics and of the British Academy. A former Professor of Economics at Yale University, he is the author of over one hundred articles in the areas of econometric theory and financial econometrics. Within financial econometrics he is interested in high frequency data and in low frequency panel data issues.

His research interests are nonparametric and semiparametric methods, particularly as applied to bandwidth choice and to efficiency comparisons between first order equivalent procedures, leading to examination of practical problems such as how to choose bandwidth, the curse of dimensionality, and how to obtain good approximations to the actual sampling variability of the estimators. He is also interested in financial econometrics. Professor Linton has also acted in a consulting or advisory capacity for (among others) Hargreaves Lansdown, Rio Tinto, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), Royal and Sun Alliance and Concordia Asset Management.

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading-Conference.com) “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” will bring insights for investors and speed traders, who need to protect and refine their competitive advantage in a world dominated by algorithmic and high-frequency trading. Recognized practitioners, regulators, experts, and strategists will return to High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London to provide hundreds of attendees with the information they are looking for in an open and unbiased environment, highly conducive to the most efficient and effective networking.

High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.com), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by calling +1-414-FORUMS0 or sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
+1-414-FORUMS0
jpetrova@goldennetworking.net
http://www.goldennetworking.net

FGS Chief Executive Officer, Giovanni Beliossi, at High-frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London

Golden Networking hosts the World’s Most Influential High-Frequency Trading Conference Series, High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges”, December 5 (www.HFTLeadersForum).

New York City, NY, USA (November 10, 2013) — Giovanni Beliossi, expert in equity-market-neutral portfolios, will be joining other high-profile panelists at the most influential high-frequency trading conference in the world, High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013,”Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” (http://www.HFT-Leaders-Forum.com), organized by Golden Networking, forum that will bring the latest on speed trading to one of the world’s financial capitals, London, on December 5.

Mr. Beliossi is Managing Partner at FGS Capital LLP, where he has been CEO and is responsible for portfolio management since co-founding the firm in 2002. Previously he was Associate Director of hedge funds at First Quadrant Ltd, where he set up and managed its Pan European long/short equity market neutral portfolios, and was responsible for UK-based hedge fund business. His experience of managing equity-market-neutral portfolios dates back to 1995, when he joined the firm.

Prior to that he was a tenured Research Fellow with the Economics Department of the University of Bologna in Italy, and he has held appointments with BARRA International and Eastern Group Plc.

Mr. Beliossi is also a Board and Research Committee member of Inquire UK and Inquire Europe, and a Board member of the International Association of Financial Engineers (IAFE). He is the European Chair of the Steering Group of the Investor Risk Committee (IRC) of IAFE working on guidelines for disclosure and transparency for hedge funds. Mr. Beliossi is a CFA Charterholder.

Mr. Beliossi received a Master of Arts, Financial Economics, from University of Essex and a Bachelor in Economics from Università di Bologna.

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading-Conference.com) “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” will bring insights for investors and speed traders, who need to protect and refine their competitive advantage in a world dominated by algorithmic and high-frequency trading. Recognized practitioners, regulators, experts, and strategists will return to High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London to provide hundreds of attendees with the information they are looking for in an open and unbiased environment, highly conducive to the most efficient and effective networking.

High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.com), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by calling +1-414-FORUMS0 or sending an email to information@goldennetworking.com.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
+1-414-FORUMS0
jpetrova@goldennetworking.net
http://www.goldennetworking.net

Prestige Estates Registers 93% Increase in the Revenue and Highest Ever New Sales (by the Company) in QII FY 13-14

• Revenues at Rs. 5,041 million up by 93%. • PAT at Rs. 776 million, up by 70%. • Registered Highest New sales of Rs. 11,497 Million in Q2.

Bangalore, India, November 08, 2013 —

FOR THE QUARTER (Q2) ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013:

Financial Highlights (Q2):-
• Revenue at Rs. 5,041 million, up by 93% as compared to the corresponding previous year’s quarter (QII FY 12-13) revenue of Rs. 2,609 million.
• EBIDTA at Rs. 1,476 million, up by 60% as compared to the corresponding previous year’s quarter (QII FY 12-13) EBIDTA of Rs. 920 million.
• PAT at Rs. 776 million, up by 70% as compared to the corresponding previous year’s quarter’s (QII – FY 12-13) PAT of Rs. 457 million.
• Rental income at Rs. 592 million up by 16% as compared to the corresponding previous year’s quarter’s (QII – FY 12-13) rental income of Rs. 509 million.

Operational Highlights (Q2):-
• The Company has sold 1,193 Residential Units and 0.11 million square feet of Commercial Space, aggregating to 1.95 million square feet amounting to Rs. 11,497 million of sales.
• The average realization of Rs. 5,876 per sqft is up by 15% as compared to the average realization achieved for the corresponding previous year’s quarter (QII – FY 12-13) of Rs. 5,090 per sqft.
• Registered total new leasing of 0.79 million square feet up by 46% as compared to the total new leasing for the corresponding previous year’s quarter (QII – FY 12-13) of 0.54 million sqft.
• Net Collections for the quarter aggregated to Rs. 6,198 million, up by 23% as compared to the corresponding previous year’s quarter’s (Q2 – FY 12-13) collection of Rs. 5,050 million.

FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED (H1) ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013:

Financial Highlights (H1):
• Revenue at Rs. 10,334 million, up by 104% as compared to the corresponding previous half year’s (H1 FY 12-13) revenue of Rs. 5,073 million.
• EBIDTA at Rs. 3,075 million, up by 62% as compared to the corresponding previous half year’s (H1 FY 12-13) EBIDTA of Rs. 1,897 million.
• PAT at Rs. 1,642 million, up by 73% as compared to the corresponding previous half year’s (H1 FY 12-13) PAT of Rs. 950 million.
• Rental income at Rs. 1,164 million up by 17% as compared to the corresponding previous half year’s (H1 FY 12-13) rental income of Rs. 998 million.

Operational Highlights (H1):-
• The Company has for the six months ended September 2013 sold 2,455 Units and Commercial Space, totalling to 3.93 million square feet, amounting to Rs. 22,939 million of Sales. (Achieved 53.35% of the Total Guidance of Rs. 43,000 million of sales set at the beginning of FY 13-14).
• The sales for the Q1 and Q2 (H1) of the FY 2013-14 are as under:

Particulars

Q1

Q2

H1 (Half year)

Sales (Rs. Mn)

11,442

11,497

22,939

Area (Mnsf)

1.98

1.95

3.93

• Registered total New Leasing of 1.23 million square feet up by 23% as compared to the corresponding previous half year’s (H1 FY 12-13) total new leasing of 1.00 million square feet of Rs. 998 million.
• Prestige Share of collections for the half-year ended 30th September, 2013 are Rs. 12,272 million, up by 32% as compared to the corresponding previous half year’s (H1 FY 12-13) prestige share of collections of 1.00 million square feet. (Achieved 53.36% of the Total Guidance of Rs. 23,000 million set at the beginning of FY 13-14).
• The Company has launched total 10.08 million square feet of developable area for the six months ended September 2013, considering the 4.09 million square feet of launches in the Q1. (Achieved 72% of 14 million square feet of the guidance set at the beginning of the fiscal).

Commenting on this strong performance and growth, Mr. Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director, Prestige Estates Projects Limited, said “We have registered the highest pre-sales ever, during this quarter amounting Rs. 11,497 Mn. despite all the negative factors affecting the Economy, which indicates the strength of brand ‘Prestige‘ and the trust that we enjoy from the customers. We have launched during the first half of the fiscal, over 10 million sqft. of new projects across Bangalore and Chennai and the same have met with good response, which shows that things on ground are pretty robust and positive for us. On the turnover front, there is sizeable un-booked revenue of more than Rs. 60,000 Million. With the execution of projects moving in line with the schedule, these revenues consistently flow to the top line and help us in sustaining the Revenue numbers we have delivered in this quarter, going forward and to grow further.”

About the Company:
Prestige Estates, having a legacy spanning over two and a half decades, is one of South India’s leading Real Estate Developers. It has 168 completed projects aggregating over 51 million square feet of developable Area to its credit and currently has 65 ongoing projects aggregating to 54.45 million square feet of developable area and 28 upcoming projects aggregating to 33.94 million square feet of developable area spanning across Residential, Commercial, Retail and Hospitality sectors in major South Indian cities such as Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, Ooty, Goa, etc. It is also currently the only CRISIL DA1 rated Developer in India. This rating indicates the Company’s excellent ability to execute real estate projects as per specified quality levels within stipulated time schedules and to transfer clean titles.

Disclaimer:
Certain statements in this document may be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like regulatory changes, local political or economic developments, technological risks and many other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. Prestige Estates Projects Limited will not be in any way responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

For further information, please contact: Venkat K. Narayana, contact@marchingantsllp.com, 91-80-25501280, http://www.prestigeconstructions.com

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H1 (Half year)

Sales (Rs. Mn)

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INTO University Partnerships Announces Continued International Student Growth and Academic Success at US Partner Institutions

Oregon State University, University of South Florida and Colorado State University report double-digit international student enrollment growth and strong academic outcomes among international cohorts

San Diego, CA, November 07, 2013 – INTO University Partnerships today announced successes in key areas at its US partner institutions, including international student enrollment growth, strong academic outcomes and high student satisfaction. INTO’s first two US partners, Oregon State University and University of South Florida, have experienced the greatest gains and are outpacing national averages in international student enrollment growth, demonstrating the long-term effectiveness of INTO’s joint venture model.

INTO partners with leading universities in the United States, United Kingdom and Asia to expand opportunities for higher education, ensuring student success and achieving a globally diverse and integrated campus community. To date, INTO has helped more than 5,000 international students from over 100 countries begin their academic studies at institutions in the US.

For the Fall 2013 intake, all four of INTO’s US centers exceeded their ambitious enrollment goals. The company’s three most mature partnerships – Oregon State University, University of South Florida and Colorado State University – experienced double-digit growth (19 percent) from the previous year. Achieving nationality diversity also remains a goal at all of INTO’s joint ventures, with more than 60 countries represented at the four US centers.

INTO’s most recent partnership launched in Fall 2013 at Marshall University. In August, INTO Marshall welcomed its first group of 170 international students from 23 countries, an impressive start for the new program. Last month, INTO and George Mason University announced plans to establish a partnership to expand the university’s global reach and international student enrollment. Once approved, the planned partnership would be INTO’s fifth joint venture in the US.

“The rapid success at our US centers has been incredible. The ambitious universities with whom we’re partnered are committed to comprehensive internationalization as part of their long-term strategy for institutional growth and evolution. What’s more, they understand that ‘internationalization’ is greater than simply recruiting larger numbers of international students. It’s about increasing access to high quality education and improving the experience for international and domestic students alike,” said David Stremba, Managing Director of INTO University Partnerships, North America.

Success at INTO’s US centers is measured not only by the size and diversity of each year’s incoming academic cohort but also by students’ academic outcomes and satisfaction with their experience. Academic success is central to the mission of each joint venture, a partnership through which each university maintains full control over academic programs. Nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of students successfully completed Pathway programs at INTO OSU, INTO USF and INTO CSU and qualified to progress to university degree programs; 95 percent of those students eligible to progress ultimately chose to enroll at the host university. The vast majority of students studying at INTO centers in the US in 2012-13 responded to an end of program survey indicating they were highly satisfied or satisfied with their experience.

“The partnership model is transformational and especially powerful in higher education. We are able to mobilize vast amounts of resources in our network as well as that of our university partners to advance institutional goals,” said Andrew Colin, Chairman of INTO University Partnerships. “There is a swell in demand from international students for high-quality opportunities to study outside their home countries. Leading universities need to be able to deliver differentiated and best-of-class service for these students. Carefully designed strategic partnerships have proven a successful way for this to be accomplished.”

INTO is committed to improving global access to quality higher education and further increasing international student mobility. As a global education partnering organization that establishes large-scale, long-term, transformational partnerships, INTO assists universities in achieving their comprehensive internationalization goals. For more information about INTO University Partnerships and its partner institutions, please visit www.into-corporate.com.

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Australian company Global Road Technology announces Partnerships that will transform Indian Roads

Australian infrastructure leaders Global Road Technology (GRT) have announced a multi-million dollar partnership with Indian construction and energy giant Triace.

Southport, QLD, November 07, 2013 – Australian infrastructure leaders Global Road Technology (GRT) have announced a multi-million dollar partnership with Indian construction and energy giant Triace.

Using the latest certified road development and stabilisation technology, Australian based GRT builds instant highway infrastructure – saving time, money and resources when compared to the construction of conventional roads. This deal will see GRT and its Indian joint venture partner Pearls Group – as Pearls GRT – work with Triace to apply their products on projects covering 7,000km of Maharashtra, India’s second most populous and third largest state.

Global Road Technology Director Ben Skinner said that the announcement signifies the global intent of the company to be a world leader in the development and maintenance of safer and better road infrastructure.

“Our technology provides a cost-effective and time efficient solution to the development of road infrastructure in both remote areas and developing nations – providing access for communities to the wider world,” said Mr Skinner.

“Our contract with Triace will enable us to provide communities across Maharashtra state access to safer and more environmentally sustainable road networks – creating a road network that will transform the region.

Just as importantly, this will be done economically and rapidly – with up to 6000 sq metres of road being applied a day using GRT products, as opposed to traditional methods that take up to a month to lay a kilometre of road.”

The Triace deal follows the recent signing of a formal joint venture between Global Road Technology and one of India’s largest companies, Pearls Group – this joint venture will be named Pearls GRT.

GRT already has a market presence across Asia, India, North and South America.

GRT is working with major companies across the mining, oil and gas and government sector with its economic and environmentally friendly technology in high demand – with its application helping to create better road networks worldwide.

GRT polymers can be mixed with in-situ materials to create better multi-use road surfaces across a number of landscapes and for multiple client needs.

According to Ben Skinner the partnership with Pearls and signing of the deal with Triace highlight the demand for GRT’s products and the company’s ability to provide cost-effective and timely solutions for clients infrastructure needs.

“Our partnership with Pearls and the signing of the agreement in India demonstrates the demand for our products and their potential to provide infrastructure solutions globally for any number of industries and applications,” Mr Skinner said.

“Pearls GRT’s road-building technology has the potential to revolutionise how roads are built and the company is entering an exciting time in its development.

Both the public and private sector grasp its effectiveness to provide instant infrastructure and what that means in terms of giving people accessibility to opportunities and improving their economic and social development.”

Pearls GRT is a joint venture between two innovative powerhouses – Global Road Technology and the Pearls Group.

Global Road Technology is an international company with a wealth of expertise in the creation and maintenance of better urban, rural and industrial roads.

Global Road Technology’s constant pursuit of innovation has solved road stabilization, dust control problems and met other operating challenges worldwide.

With the optimal combination of proven products and total turn-key solutions Global Road Technology has delivered all types of roads from major highways to haulage, industrial and rural roads, tarmacs, hardstand areas and water repellent pavements.

Global Road Technology’s team of expert surveyors, geologists, civil engineers and industry consultants ensure a qualified onsite presence to assist with any project.

In many countries, unsatisfactory roads are contributors to poor social and economic development and are unsafe for the whole community. Global Road Technology is committed to the United Nation’s initiative of “A Decade of Action” which aims to reduce road deaths by 50% in 2020. Presently, road traffic fatalities take 1.3 million lives per year and this is expected to increase to 1.9 million by 2020 unless urgent action is taken.

Our goal is threefold- keep industries moving, create better roads for rural communities, and build safer road infrastructure in low to middle income countries.

Pearls is a privately owned, diversified company with a pan-Indian presence, formed in 1983. Since that time, the Pearls Group of companies has created a versatile property portfolio of master planned townships, residential apartment projects, retail shopping malls and state-of-the-art office complexes.

Among India’s largest private landholders, Pearls has been quietly at the forefront of the Indian property sector creating the future infrastructure to cater for the nation’s surging economic growth and development.

It also holds broader interests in infrastructure and construction, the media, film production, education, health care and hospitals, agriculture, food and alcohol distribution and insurance. Pearls is committed to quality, value and innovation – giving the company a natural affinity with its partner in Pearls GRT, Global Road Technology.

For more information or further media enquiries please contact:
Sean Braybrook, Account Manager, Shac Communications, Ph: 07 5504 5758 M: 0406 961 067 E: sean@shaccommunications.com

Ben Skinner, Director, Global Road Technology Australia, M: 0403 568 071.

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