Our ability to bring capital, contacts and financial structure makes us an ideal partner for many companies in the energy sector who seek to grow or monetize their businesses. We anticipate financing these acquisitions with a combination of cash, stock and bank debt.

The acquisition of complementary energy-related businesses is our third division. These opportunities must be financially advantageous and strategic to the Fund Management and Principal Investment divisions. Acquisitions may be in the form of a merger, joint venture or outright purchase of a company. We seek out opportunities to acquire and/or collaborate with reliable oil and natural gas industry partners.

The acquisitions we target include well operators, drillers, pipelines, energy service companies and lease owners, among others. The direct ownership in the full spectrum of energy assets allows us to extend greater strategic control over our investments and strengthen our position as a vertically integrated, full-service energy company.

	Downstream (Pipeline, transportation, lubricants) Petroleum manages all operations that take place after the production phase through to the point of sale. These are operations that are near or at the final stage of consumption. The Company moves quickly to take advantage of opportunities involving stranded reserves, transportation requirements, and high grading of product to be delivered.
	Oil & gas operator (leasing, permitting, drilling, production) Avanti serves as a gateway that makes it possible for investors to benefit from the ever-changing opportunities of the oil and gas marketplace by capitalizing on growing demand for these precious commodities. Through superior management, ethical leadership and cutting-edge technology, Avanti presents to investors many unique opportunities with the potential for exceptional returns through the Capital City Energy Funds and other direct participation programs. We participate alongside numerous joint venture partners in energy properties that make sound risk/reward sense and that meet our high economic goals.
	Well services (wireline, fracturing, logging, testing) Eastern is a growing oilfield services company which will operate in many of the significant oil and natural gas producing regions of the United States, providing oil and natural gas companies with wireline, fracturing, logging and testing services. We compete with our larger peers by offering technologically advanced equipment and services at competitive prices and highly responsive customer service. Our growth strategy is centered upon identifying and pursuing opportunities in markets where we can capitalize on our competitive advantages to establish a significant market presence.