In the News: 2005

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Lombard's portfolio company, Thai Union Frozen, is Thailand's best-managed mid cap company
Asiamoney - December 2005

Central Pattana selected as one of the best 200 companies outside the United States
Forbes - November 2005

Central Pattana chosen as one of Asia's best companies
Agence France Presse - October 20, 2005

Central Pattana sets a new milestone in Thai property investing
The Asset - September 2005

Lombard's portfolio company, Central Pattana, to launch first and largest retail REIT in Thailand
PR Newswire - August 3, 2005

Lombard announces U.S. expansion of portfolio company, Fu Sheng Industrial
PR Newswire - July 5, 2005

Lombard lists TICON in Thai exit
Asian Venture Capital Journal - May 23, 2005

Lombard announces IPO of Thailand's first industrial property fund
PR Newswire - May 17, 2005

More in store for Lombard's portfolio company, Central Pattana
Asia Inc. - May 1, 2005

Lombard's portfolio company, Mermaid Maritime, raises over US$27 million for expansion of services for the oil and gas industry
PR Newswire - April 21, 2005

Lombard's portfolio company, Fu Sheng, looks beyond golf
Forbes Global - February 28, 2005

Turning a bogey into a birdie
Forbes - February 28, 2005

Thai auto-parts stocks may rally as Toyota expands
Bloomberg - February 9, 2005

Lombard's portfolio company, Somboon Advance Technology, shines at SET debut
Thai News Service - February 3, 2005

Somboon Advance Technology completes successful IPO
PR Newswire- January 25, 2005

Fu Sheng announces its third US acquisition
PR Newswire - January 25, 2005

Fund to yield 6-8%: Assets will include 39 Ticon factories
Bangkok Post - January 21, 2005

Somboon Advance Technology Parts maker sets price at B12.90
Bangkok Post - January 19, 2005

Somboon Advance Technology sets Bt12.90 share price for IPO
The Nation - January 19, 2005

Lombard goes for Thai consumer finance with Siam A&C stake
Asian Venture Capital Journal - January 10, 2005

Lombard's portfolio company, Thai Union Frozen, cited in Asiamoney's Best-Managed Companies Poll
Asiamoney - January, 2005