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This presentation may containforward -lookingstatements within the meaning of the PrivateSecuritiesLitigationReform Act of 1995. Forwardlookingstatements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward -lookingstatements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of HLS' management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forwardlookingstatements. The followingfactors,amongothers, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward -lookingstatements:businessconditions in China; continuedcompliance with governmentregulations;legislation or regulatoryenvironments,requirements or changes adverselyaffecting the businesses in which HLS is engaged;cessation or changes in governmentincentiveprograms: potential trade barriersaffectinginternationalexpansion;fluctuations in customerdemand;management of transitions to new markets;intensity of competition from or introduction of new and superiorproducts by other providers of automation and control systemtechnology; timing, approval and marketacceptance of new productintroductions; as well as other relevant risks detailed in HLS' filings with the Securities and ExchangeCommission. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. HLS does not assume any obligation to update the informationcontained in this presentation or filings.
* All $ amounts in this presentation are in USD unlessotherwise noted
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What HLS is..
  • One of the leading and fastest growing automation control systems companies  in the  world;  ready  to  expand internationally
  • The largest Chinese domestic developer and provider ofautomation technology
  • The only Chinese domestic contractor qualified to design andproduce control systems for the Nuclear Power Industry
  • One of only five Chinese companies qualified to design andproduce control systems for the Ministry of Rail in China
  • The major domestic developer of automated control systemsfor the burgeoning subway industry in China
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  • HLS Systems International, Ltd. (OTCBB: HLSYF) is the result of thebusiness combination between Chardan North China Acquisition andHollySys in September 2007
  • Shares Outstanding: 42 million
  • Market Cap.: $323 million (share price as of Mar 27: $7.70)
  • After excluding merger and other expenses associated with the transaction with Chardan North, HLS anticipates to achieve ComprehensiveIncome of $23 million for the calendar year ended December 31, 2007
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As additionalconsideration, former shareholders of HollySys, on an all-or-none-basis each year, will be issued additional shares of common stock if HLS achievesrespective after-tax profits:
Year Ending    12/31    After-Tax Profit    Issued Shares 




2008        $    32,000,000    2,000,000 
2009        $    43,000,000    2,000,000 
2010        $    61,000,000    2,000,000 
2011        $    71,000,000    3,000,000 

HLS operates on a 6/30 fiscal year
After-Tax Profit refers to ComprehensiveIncome and excludesexpensesrelated to merger with CNCA,namely the Notes Interest& Amortization of Discount
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FinancialParameters

     Profitable and cash flow positive Poised for accelerating future growth
Increasing industrial automation in China
 
Market expanding nationally at >15%
 
Years of investment in know-how and IP ready to pay off
 
  Nuclear
 
  Rail
 
  Subway and Light Rail
 
  PLC
 
  Motors and servos
 
  New International contracts and initiatives
 
Potential acquisitions of synergistic competitors and/or vertical suppliers
 
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Backlog and New Contracts

June    2006    $ 87    million 
June    2007    $102    million 
September 2007    $ 112.3    million 
December 2007    $121.4    million 

The currentbreakdown for backlog by segment:
  • $47 million related to Industrial Automation & Control
  • $72.4 million related to System Integration projects for Subway & Rail
  • $2 million related to miscellaneous contracts
Subsequent & additional major contracts:         
    CTCS-2 class ATP On-board Train Control Systems    $20    Million 
    Nuclear Power Plant Control Systems for 6 reactors    $29    Million 
    (being estimated amount of subcontracts from JV company)     




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Revenue and IncomeGrowth


* Excluding$6.4 million expense related to business combination with Charda n North China Acquisition Corp.
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CompetitiveLandscape

HLS has been one of Top 3 automation control systemsproviders in China for the past 3 years (among ABB, Siemens,Emerson)
HLS Cost structure< 35% that of internationalcompetitors

HLS Quality equal to or higher than competitors
  • BASF qualified HLS as approved vendor after extensive due diligence
  • HLS adopts latest chip technology for every new products
  • Platforms designed to integrate with other’s devices
  • Open architecture permits quick turnaround
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CompetitiveAdvantages

Impressive track record
Success in market and close proximity to customers has created a long-term, loyal customer base in China
Long term investment in industries with safety concerns just starting to pay off
Tremendous barrier to entry

Integrated,efficient& scalableautomationsolutions
The only fully integratedvendor based in China
Designs with proprietarysoftware,manufactures,installs,services& maintains
Low cost production
HLS offers price competitiveproducts over internationalcompetitors
R&D only costs about 20% of that of internationalcompetitors
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CompetitiveAdvantages

Technologybased
Has 39 patents and 15 proprietarysoftwarelicenses
Technology meets or exceeds that of its internationalcompetitors
Technology is 3-5 years ahead of its Chinesedomesticcompetitors
High barriers to entry
Competes in many highly regulatedindustries
HLS is one of five approvedsuppliers to China's rail automationindustry
HLS is only domesticproducer of automationcontrols for nuclear industry
HLS sets the standard
HLS has set de facto automationstandards in a variety of industries includingnuclear and rail
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AutomationControlMarket Size

Global
  • Estimated to be $70 billion in 2008*
  • Dominated by few large players
China

Estimated to grow over RMB 13.1 billion in 2008**
 
Factors spurring growth
 
  China is no longer a low cost provider of manpower
 
  Need to improve product quality to meet international standards
 
    Forces manufacturers to automate
 
    Booming economy fueling growth in Industrial Automation Control Systems for infrastructure enhancements
 
  *ARC Advisory Group
** www.gongkong survey, DCS + PLC markets in 2008
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GrowthSectors within China

TraditionalPower
Power shortages in China (>15% disparitybetween supply and demand)
Petrochemical/Chemical
190 new projects in China with industrialautomationportion of ~ $5.7B
Traditional Rail
China currently has -6% of the world’s track but moves 25% of the world's cargo
Light Rail
China will invest > $62.1 billion to construct at least 55 new subways or city rail systems in next 10 years
NuclearPower
China has 8 new 1GW reactors under construction and 52 new 1GW reactors in planning stages
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TraditionalPowerSegment
CAGR historically>10%
Already a >15% disparitybetween supply and demand
Increasingefficiency yields more power in same plants with less pollution
Huge sub-industriesemerging (e.g. automatedemission control devices )
Petrochemical and ChemicalMarkets
CAGR historically 10% for petrochemical and 20% for chemical
>190 new projects in China alreadyfunded
Industrialautomationportionestimated to be >$5.7 billion
Substantialmodernization of existing plants in order to improve efficiency and reducepollution
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HLS is the leadingplayer in both traditional and light rail markets
Controls speed, track changes,stoppages,distancebetween trains
Very high barrier to entry / Safety is a major concern
Work is awardedprimarily based on track record in China
Traditional Rail Market
 
  China currently has 6% of the world’s track moving 25% of the world’s cargo
 
  Shortage creates massive influx of new investment by central government
 
    Over next 3 years China will add 6,000 miles of track and upgrade an additional 6,000 miles
 
    Government will spend an additional $8.6 billion in signal and automation controls,from 2011-2015
 
 
Light Rail Markets
 
  Government expects to invest >$62.1 billion to construct at least 55 newsubways or city rails over next 10 years
 
  Covers 1,500 km in metropolitan areas such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou,Tianjin, etc.
 
     
 
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HLS is the only Chinesesupplier of Nuclear Plant ControlSystems
Information control center of power plant; monitors,controls and protectsequipment
Providedsubassemblies for early nuclear power plants built in China
HLS has JV with China GuangdongNuclear Power Group
Contract for 6 reactorsrecentlyawarded
Significantgrowthopportunities for HLS
China - Government will construct or plan to construct 60 new 1GW nuclear power reactors
 
  From 2008 to 2014, HLS expected to have substantial revenue from new nuclear plants
 
  Maintenance contracts will provide long term regular income
 
International — HLS will leverage its high-tech, low cost, proven system
 
  Many new plants on the drawing board worldwide
 
  Over 200 existing units under operation all need their automation systems upgraded
 
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First Chinese -designed& manufactured large scale PLC product
Utilizes state-of-the-art technologies
The LK series mergesmodern PLC with advanced DCS
Meets the requirements of system integrators worldwide for both continuous and discrete applications
Market in China estimates >$800M, and growing at 15% per year
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Major profit contributor for most large international competitors
New PLC, when coupled with HLS state-of-the-art Servo Motors and Drive technologies, enables the creation of a New Automation and Drive (A & D) Business Unit
The A&D Unit will provide factory automationcustomers and systemintegrators with one-stop shopping
Integrated solutions using its own motors, servos, and controllers for any discrete control application
 
  Textile machines, high level printers, packaging machines, assembly lines, robots, automated warehouses, etc.
 
A&D will begin producingsignificantrevenue in 2008
Expect to generate over $60m in revenues with 35% -40% gross margin within next 5 years
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InternationalExpansion

HLS has historicallyfocused on China
In next 5 years, internationalexpansion will augment growth in China
Present product portfolio well suited for international clients
Strategicpositioning
HLS uses its low-cost/high -quality platform to win contractsagainstforeign suppliersworldwide
Westernmarketexpansion
Currently have multipleprojects in India and South East Asia
Recently set up new headquarters in Singapore with ex-GM of GE's SE Asia control systems unit
Will partner with companies that have existingrelationships in the West
BASF has chosen HLS as a preferred vendor
In discussion with other large US and European -based companies
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SeasonedSeniorManagement

Dr. Wang Changli - President& CEO
Pioneer in developingautomation and control technologies in China Over 17 years of experience in automation and controlsindustry Author of multiplepublications on automation and control technologies Vice chairman of China AutomationIndustryAssociation Ph.D. in Automation from LancasterUniversity in the UK

Qiao Li - Chairwoman
PreviouslyDirector of Hi-Tech enterprisedevelopmentdepartment of Beijing Hi-Tech Park Vice President of Beijing Hi-Tech VentureCapital from 1998-2003 Master’sdegree in BusinessAdministration,CapitalUniversity of Economics and Business
Dr. Wang Ben - CFO
 
Recently joins HLS as the CFO
Over 20 years of financial and business management experience
Held executive  positions in various  companies in the PRC, Hong Kong and the US M.A. in Economics and Ph.D. in International  Finance from Northeastern  University,  Boston
 
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  Over 1,800 employees
1,400 are engineers
400 R&D engineers
High employeeretention
In past 5 years, less than 10%
of engineers have left HLS

Two major manufacturing and designcenters
  Beijing and Hangzhou
10 regional sales offices
Engineering know-how at the sales level allows knowledge based early input into design process
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InvestmentConclusions

LargestAutomation& ControlCompany in China
Track Record of Success
HighlyProfitable and Cash Flow Positive
Experienced& MotivatedManagement Team Poised for Growth
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