Diversified Financials

Prime Financial Group (PFG) concentrates on identifying investment opportunities and undertakes strategic investment in the financial services and superannuation sectors. Its investment activities are undertaken by Armytage Private Limited.

AVU was renamed to its current name from Australian Value Funds Management (AVF) on 25 November 2005. It was first listed on the Australian stockmarket (ASX) on 7 December 2004. In January 2007, the company changed its name to Prime Financial Group Limited (PFG).

Premium Investors (PRV) is a fund-of-fund investment vehicle, providing exposure to Australian and international securities managed by specialist ‘boutique’ investment managers. Each of the investment managers employs an absolute returns investment strategy. PRV outsources the management of its portfolio to Treasury Group Investment Services Limited (TIS). Premium Investors Limited listed on the Australian stockmarket (ASX) in November 2003.

Peters MacGregor Investments (PET) is a listed investment company providing a long term portfolio of international shares managed in line with the specific investment process of Peters MacGregor Capital Management Pty Limited.

PET was incorporated on Dec 15, 2003 to provide investors with the opportunity to invest in a long-term portfolio of international shares and gain access to the specific investment process and the funds management experience of Peters MacGregor Capital Management Pty Ltd. It was listed on the Australian stockmarket (ASX) on April 16, 2004.

Pacific Enviromin (PEV) previously known as Techstar Limited (TSR) is Australian public listed company specialising in the development of bentonite clay-based environmental technologies and has now commenced its Mantuan Downs bentonite deposit located in central Queensland, Australia.

Over Fifty Group (OFG) is a funds management and financial services company. Its range of services include investment bonds, property funds, income funds and insurance. OFM Investment Group Limited listed on the Australian stockmarket (ASX) in March 2002 as a result of the demutualisation of the Over 50's Mutual Friendly Society in July 2001.

Orion Equities (OEQ), formerly Central Exchange Limited, is a listed investment company. The investment objectives of the company are to achieve a consistent high real rate of return whilst operating within acceptable risk parameters; deliver a regular income stream for shareholders in the form of franked dividends; and preserve and protect the capital of the company. Orion Equities Limited was incorporated in 1969 in New South Wales.

Orchid Capital (ORC) first listed as an investment and venture capital company. Its portfolio, before the creation of Orchid Resources (ORL) in mid-2004, is valued at $7M, and comprises resort properties in Phuket, Thailand and Eurobond investments. Through ORL, ORC is becoming an exploration company focused on base and precious metal projects in Tibet. Its long term goal is to develop and manage medium to large scale mining operations there, selling mineral products into China. The company first listed on the Australian stockmarket (ASX) in February 1997.

OnCard International (ONC), formerly known as DCS Technologies provides transaction processing, customer database management and customer loyalty program software and services for retail customer reward programs in Australia, NZ and Asia. The company provides a wide range of transaction automation and data processing services through its subsidiary MarketSMART International Limited. MS develops value-added transaction automation and processing software applications and system solutions.

The National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), formerly The Stock Exchange of Newcastle Limited is Australia's second official stock exchange. It is a market for small to medium, prominent regional businesses and sub-exchanges like the Australian Wine Exchange.

The NSX was first founded in 1937 and incorporated in 1972, and reactivated under Corporations Law as the NSX in 2000 and fully regulated by ASIC. It became listed on the Australian stockmarket (ASX) on 13 January 2005. The company later changed its name to The National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX).

Murchison Holdings (MCH)'s principal activities include trading in shares and securities; provision of finance, administrative and securities settlement agency services; stockbroking; and provision of nominee services. MCH is a Victoria-based company that was first listed on the Australian stockmarket (ASX) on 30 June 1975. It was renamed to its current name from Murchison Central Mines Limited (MUR) on 15 December 1983.