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Summary of Proposed Investment

Project Number

25748

Company Name

NATURE HOME HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED

Date SPI Disclosed

Mar 20, 2008

Country

China

Industry

Agribusiness and Forestry

Projected Board Date

Apr 30, 2008

Status

Completed

Sector

Wood Panels and Engineered Wood Products

Department

Gbl Ind, Manufact, Agribus & Services

Environmental Category

B - Limited

Previous Events

Approved : May 16, 2008
Signed : May 21, 2008
Invested : May 29, 2008

Project Description

The Nature group of companies comprises China Flooring Holding Co., Ltd, (Nature or the company) an offshore holding company (being incorporated) and its operating companies located in China. Having established itself as the leading solid wood flooring maker in the Chinese domestic market Nature would like to consolidate its position by:

- expanding and modernizing its manufacturing capacity particularly in the laminate and engineered flooring segments;
- securing its fiber supply by investing in own plantations; and
- improving its overall competitiveness through additional investments in brand marketing and distribution.

The company’s investment program which is expected to be implemented over the 2007-2010 period includes expansion of production facilities; establishment of new production facilities for the production of engineered and laminate flooring; backward integration into the production of veneers and core; production of Medium Density Fiberboard, development of plantations in China and continued investment in its brands and distribution channels. By the end of 2008 Nature will own and operate eight plants located in the provinces of Guangdong, Heilongjiang, Jiangsu and Jiangxi in China.

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