EastBridge Investment Group Inc. (OTCBB: EBIG), a provider of financial services to emerging companies looking to raise capital or go public in the U.S., with clients similar to companies like Chinacast Education Corporation (NASDAQ: CAST) and A123 Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: AONE), is targeting additional U.S. clients and helping them to raise capital ahead of going public.

The company’s unique business model involves receiving a combination of cash and equity in exchange for helping these companies. Depending on the amounts of each, the firm has traditionally issued a portion of the stock received as a dividend to its own shareholders, while maintaining the balance on its books as an asset or selling it to generate revenues.

EastBridge Signs Fizza in December 2010

EastBridge entered into an agreement in December of 2010 to assist Fizza LLC in raising bridge capital of $300,000 in exchange for a combination of cash and equity. Since then, the agreement has been expanded to help the company identify legal counsel, financial advisors and capital to raise $2 million in financing to expand its business.

Fizza has developed a nutritious sparkling dairy beverage that contains all the qualitative nutrients of milk and the fun of soda. Available in orange, strawberry, apple and cola, the fat and lactose free beverages have no artificial sweeteners but all the qualitative nutrients of milk. The company is hoping to position these in both retail and educational settings.

EastBridge Signs Air Medical in October 2011

EastBridge entered into an agreement in October of 2011 to assist International Air Medical Services Inc. (IAMS) with locating legal counsel, financial advisors and capital to complete a capital raise of up to $3 million. While no financial details were disclosed yet, investors expect to see some details in the company’s upcoming SEC filings.

After receiving $176,000 in financing and completing 206 missions in its first year, the company’s predecessor (Native Air) grew to conduct about 6,000 missions per year six years later and eventually sold for $54 million. Management is now refocusing on the long range transportation segment that accounts for about 23% of emergency air medical demand.

Additional Clients in the U.S. and Abroad

As of September 2011, EastBridge was providing consulting services to eight clients to assist them with the auditing and legal processes to become public companies in the United States and become listed on a U.S. stock exchange, in addition to the aforementioned agreements. And it’s also working with Cambrium Learning (NASDAQ: ABCD) to identify a JV partner in China.

Combined, these factors make EastBridge a stock worth watching for early stage investors. For more information on the company, please see the following resources:

• Company Website
• Recent SEC Filings

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EastBridge Investment Group Inc. (OTCBB: EBIG), a provider of financial services to emerging public companies, is helping client Fizza LLC raise capital to change a soft drinks market dominated by PepsiCo Inc. (NYSE: PEP) and Hansen Natural Corporation (NASDAQ: HANS). Led by a solid management team, the company is pioneering the healthy soft drinks market.

Fizza has developed a nutritious sparkling dairy beverage that contains all the qualitative nutrients of milk and the fun of soda. Available in orange, strawberry, apple and cola, the fat and lactose free beverages have no artificial sweeteners but all the qualitative nutrients of milk. If successful, EastBridge’s equity received from this agreement could pay big dividends.

EastBridge Signs Agreement with Fizza

EastBridge executed an agreement in late 2010 to help Fizza raise up to $3,000,000 in funding to produce its products and bring them to market in a timely fashion, according to an 8-K filing with the SEC. Under the terms of the agreement, EastBridge will receive a combination of cash and equity that was not disclosed in the agreement.

This arrangement enables EastBridge to realize some income upfront in addition to realizing back end equity that can appreciate over the long-term. In the past, the company has issued some of this equity to its own shareholders in the form of a dividend. The rest is either reported on the balance sheet as an asset or sold to generate additional revenues.

Providing Healthy Alternatives to Soft Drinks

Obesity is one of the largest threats to child health, according to many doctors. While there are many causes of childhood obesity, excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks has been linked to the disease by several studies. As a result, many school cafeterias have banned soft drinks from their menus and instead offer only healthier alternatives.

Fizza has been approved by the USDA for sale in school cafeterias and is often times the only carbonated beverage available. With a potential $300 million market in schools, this represents a significant addition to its $1.1 billion potential in retail stores. And in total, these figures represent just 0.9% of the $153 billion liquid refreshment market.

Another Great Reason to Invest in EastBridge

EastBridge offers investors a unique opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of emerging public companies. With clients ranging from Chinese education companies to U.S. companies seeking joint ventures, the company is building significant equity with a track record of generating shareholder value through equity dividends.

For more information on EastBridge, please see the following resources:

• Company Website
• Latest SEC Filings
• Fizza Presentation

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EastBridge Investment Group Inc. (OTCBB: EBIG), a provider of financial services to emerging companies looking to go public on U.S. exchanges, has recently been focused on helping U.S. companies expand into foreign markets via joint ventures. Its first client is Cambrium Learning Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ABCD), which is looking to partner with Chinese education companies similar to ChinaEdu Corporation (NASDAQ: CEDU).

Cambrium Looks to Partner in China

With its expertise in China’s growing marketplace, EastBridge is uniquely positioned to offer U.S. companies exposure to emerging economies. In May of 2011, Cambrium Learning entered into a consulting agreement with the EastBridge to seek out opportunities in China for joint ventures, partnerships and merger & acquisition (M&A) work.

Under the 12-month agreement, EastBridge will receive a cash fee of 10% of the total revenue derived from each business venture resulting from an introduction by the company, paid quarterly over a maximum of three years and with a $50,000 non-refundable advance paid at closing, according to an 8-K filing with the SEC.

Mr. Keith Wong, CEO of EastBridge, commented, “Cambium is a great company with a rich suite of products for online applications. Many of their K-12 products can be adapted to students in China, which has a total elementary, junior and high school student population of more than 200 million. We are very excited to be retained as a consultant to help them seek out opportunities in China for joint ventures, partnerships and merger & acquisition (M&A) work. We have substantial experience in China to help our clients achieve their expansionary goals.”

JV Business Model Could Pay Off Long-term

EastBridge’s primary business of helping emerging companies obtain a listing on U.S. stock exchanges involves lengthy timeframes and approvals. In contrast, the joint venture model is a relatively straightforward private business transaction. And since the payout is tied to revenues, it provides shareholders with a virtual equity stake in the company.

Currently, the majority of the company’s 14 clients are utilizing other services, but the joint venture model could be expanded moving forward. After all, the slowdown in the U.S. and E.U.  is forcing many companies to look to emerging markets in Asia for growth potential. These agreements would provide faster revenues with economics similar to its standard services.

For more information about EastBridge, please see the following resources:

• Company Website
• Latest SEC Filings

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China Eastern Airlines (NYSE:CEA) has promised to further develop its pilots English after claims flight MU516 from Osaka, Kansai airport to Shanghai took off without clearance from air traffic controllers.

The aircraft bound for Shanghai with 245 people on board took off last week apparently after being told to stay on the runway and then to abort take off at Osaka airport, the BBC reported.

According to Kyodo news agency, air traffic controllers instructed the aircraft’s pilots to halt on the runway instead the Airbus A330 took to the skies and further ignored instructions to abort.

Despite the misunderstanding the plane took off without incident and later landed safely in Shanghai.

Japan’s Transport Minister said that even though the aircraft had sufficient room from any other nearby aircraft, the pilot may have broken the country’s aviation rules and regulations.

An employee at China Civil Aviation Administration apparently told China Daily “We’ve written to our Japanese counterparts asking for materials to help us look into the case.”

On the airlines certified Sina Weibo page the Airline said it will “operate according to laws and regulations, and further regulate our flight crews English communications”, to guarantee flight safety.

Under the International Civil Aviation Organisation pilots and air traffic controllers have to meet a certain standard and understanding of the English language.

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