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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
______________________________

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 2, 2008

RODMAN & RENSHAW CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware    001-33737    84-1374481 
(State or other jurisdiction    (Commission    (IRS Employer 
of incorporation)    File Number)    Identification No.) 
 
 
 
1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 
       10020 
(Address Of Principal Executive Office)    (Zip Code) 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 356-0500
 
 
1270 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[   ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d -2(b))

[   ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))


EXPLANATORY NOTE

     This Form 8-K/A amends the Current Report on Form 8-K of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (“Rodman”) filed on June 5, 2008 (the “Report”) in connection with the consummation of the acquisition by Rodman of all the operating assets of COSCO Capital Management LLC, COSCO Capital Texas LP and Private Energy Securities, Inc. (collectively, “COSCO”), related companies that provide investment banking services to the oil and gas sectors, principally in the United States and Canada (the “Acquisition”). The purpose of this amendment is to provide the financial statements of the businesses acquired as required by Item 9.01(a) and the pro forma financial information required by Item 9.01(b), which financial statements and information were excluded from the original filing in reliance on Items 9.01(a)(4) and 9.01(b)(2), respectively, of Form 8-K.

Item 2.01.    Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

     Incorporated herein by reference to Item 2.01 of the Report.

Item 3.02.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

     Incorporated herein by reference to Item 3.02 of the Report.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    (a)            Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

Filed herewith are the financial statements of COSCO for the requisite periods.

     (b)          Pro-forma Financial Information.

                Filed herewith are the pro forma combined financial statements of Rodman and COSCO for the requisite periods.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit     
No.                                             Description 
 
10.1    Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 9, 2008.(1) 
     
 

(1) Filed as an exhibit to this Report on June 5, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.

* * * * *

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc.   
 
 
Dated: August 12, 2008  By: /s/ David Horin   
    David Horin   
    Chief Financial Officer   

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HISTORICAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     
                   Independent Auditors Report    A-1 
                   Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006    A-2 
                   Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006    A-4 
                   Statements of Members’/Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended     
                   December 31, 2007 and 2006    A-5 
                   Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006    A-6 
NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    A-8 
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS     
                   Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007    UA-1 
                   Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007    UA-3 
                   Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007    UA-4 
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED COMBINED     
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    UA-6 

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
RODMAN & RENSHAW CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND COSCO
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:     
                   Introduction to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements    PF-1 
                   Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet at March 31, 2008    PF-2 
                   Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Income for the     
                   Three Months Ended March 31, 2008    PF-3 
                   Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Income     
                   at December 31, 2007    PF-4 
                   Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements    PF-5 


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Members and Stockholders of
COSCO Capital Management LLC and Affiliates

We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of COSCO Capital Management LLC and Affiliates (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related combined statements of income, members’/stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These combined financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as established by the Auditing Standards Board (United States) and in accordance with the auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the combined financial position of COSCO Capital Management LLC and Affiliates as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the combined results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


 
New York, New York
May 30, 2008
 

 


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COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2007 and 2006

ASSETS            
      2007      2006 
CURRENT ASSETS             
   Cash    $  150,729    $  157,746 
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful             
       accounts of $138,643 and $120,000 at             
       December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively      377,418      260,447 
   Other current asset      25,000      -- 
                   Total Current Assets      553,147      418,193 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, Net      85,097      85,605 
OTHER ASSETS      107,538      8,582 
                   TOTAL ASSETS    $  745,782    $  512,380 

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COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2007 and 2006

 

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS'/STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
             
               
               
      2007     2006  
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES               
   Accounts payable    $  47,117   $  27,293  
   Accrued expenses and other current liabilities      249,669     269,286  
 
                   Total Current Liabilities      296,786     296,579  
 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES               
   Deferred rent payable, net of current portion      7,564     11,194  
   Other long-term liability, net of current portion      100,000     --  
 
                   Total Long-Term Liabilities      107,564     11,194  
 
                   TOTAL LIABILITIES      404,350     307,773  
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES               
 
MEMBERS'/STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY               
   Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000 shares authorized;               
       10,000 shares issued and outstanding      100     100  
   Additional paid-in capital      9,900     9,900  
   Accumulated other comprehensive loss      (38,400 )   (8,117 ) 
   Members' equity/retained earnings      369,832     202,724  
 
                   TOTAL MEMBERS'/STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      341,432     204,607  
 
                   TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS'/               
                       STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    $  745,782   $  512,380  

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COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006

      2007      2006 
REVENUES    $  5,831,404    $  6,494,205 
OPERATING EXPENSES             
   Selling, general and administrative      2,331,700      2,619,585 
   Depreciation and amortization      29,665      21,484 
             
                   TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES      2,361,365      2,641,069 
                   INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES      3,470,039      3,853,136 
INCOME TAXES - State and Local      61,128      14,416 
                   NET INCOME    $  3,408,911    $  3,838,720 

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COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS'/STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006

                      Accumulated     Members'     Total Members'/  
                Additional      Other      Equity/     Stockholders'  
    Common Stock      Paid-In      Comprehensive     Retained     (Deficiency)  
    Shares      Amount      Capital      Income (Loss)     Earnings     Equity  
BALANCE, January 1, 2006    10,000    $  100      $  9,900      $  1,270     $  (160,674 )   $  (149,404 ) 
 Net income    --      --      --      --     3,838,720     3,838,720  
 Distributions    --      --      --      --     (3,475,322 )   (3,475,322 ) 
 Unrealized loss on foreign
    currency translation
 
  --      --      --      (9,387 )   --     (9,387 ) 
BALANCE, December 31, 2006    10,000      100      9,900      (8,117 )   202,724     204,607  
 Net income    --      --      --      --     3,408,911     3,408,911  
 Distributions    --      --      --      --     (3,241,803 )   (3,241,803 ) 
 Unrealized loss on foreign
    currency translation
 
  --      --      --      (30,283 )   --     (30,283 ) 
BALANCE, December 31, 2007    10,000    $  100    $  9,900    $  (38,400 ) $  369,832   $  341,432  

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COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006

      2007     2006  
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
 Net income    $  3,408,911   $  3,838,720  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in               
     operating activities:               
         Depreciation and amortization      29,665     21,484  
         Bad debt      18,643     120,000  
         Deferred rent      (3,630 )    --  
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:               
         Accounts receivable      (135,614 )    (310,524 ) 
         Accounts payable      19,824     (34,379 ) 
         Accrued expenses and other current liabilities      (44,617 )    (95,923 ) 
 
                   TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS      (115,729 )    (299,342 ) 
 
                   NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING               
                     ACTIVITIES      3,293,182     3,539,378  
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES               
   Purchases of property and equipment      (29,157 )    (34,391 ) 
   Other assets      (123,956 )    29,456  
   Deferred rent payable      --     14,824  
   Other long-term liability      125,000     --  
 
                   NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY               
                     INVESTING ACTIVITIES      (28,113 )   9,889  
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
   Distributions      (3,241,803 )   (3,475,322 ) 
 
                   NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES      (3,241,803 )   (3,475,322 ) 
 
UNREALIZED LOSS ON FOREIGN CURRENCY               
 TRANSLATION    $  (30,283 ) $  (9,387 ) 

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COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, Continued

For the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006

      2007     2006 
                   NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH    $  (7,017 ) $  64,558 
CASH - Beginning      157,746     93,188 
CASH - Ending    $  150,729   $  157,746 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for:

Interest    $  684    $  5,310 
Income taxes    $  47,816    $  14,416 

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COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

COSCO Capital Management LLC (“COSCO Management”) and its affiliates (Private Energy Securities, Inc. (“PESI”), COSCO Capital Texas LP (“COSCO Texas”), and COSCO Canada Ltd. (“COSCO Canada”)) provide corporate finance and investment banking services, including the arrangement of private placement financings of equity and debt securities issued by independent energy companies.

COSCO Management was organized on June 30, 1997 as a New York limited liability company. PESI was organized on March 4, 2003 as a Connecticut corporation. On January 1, 2004, PESI made an election to convert to a Subchapter S corporation. PESI is registered as a broker-dealer in securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). COSCO Texas was organized on December 30, 2003 as a Texas limited partnership. COSCO Canada was organized on November 19, 2002 as a Canadian limited company.

The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of COSCO Management and its affiliates and together are collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Company.” All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in combination.

NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Principles

Revenue Recognition
Transaction fees arising from investment banking services are recognized as revenue at the time the transaction is consummated.

Consulting and management fees arising from financial advisory services are recognized as revenue ratably over the terms of the related contracts.

Forum fees are recognized as revenue when the related forum is conducted.

Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Furniture and computer equipment and software are depreciated on the straight-line basis over the economic useful lives of the related assets, which range from three to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line basis over the lesser of their economic useful lives or the expected term of the related lease. When property and equipment is sold or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in income.

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Principles, continued

Income Taxes
The Company is not a taxpaying entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Company income or losses are reflected in the owners’ individual income tax returns in accordance with their ownership percentages and any related federal income tax liability is paid by the respective owner. Accordingly, no provision or liability for federal income taxes has been recorded in the accompanying combined financial statements. The income taxes provision within these combined financial statements represents the Texas gross margin tax and New York and Connecticut state and city unincorporated business taxes. COSCO Canada is subject to certain Canadian income tax laws.

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets or liabilities for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in its combined financial statements or tax returns. The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company prepares its tax returns on a cash basis. Accordingly, the Company records deferred tax assets or liabilities for the increase or decrease in future years’ tax liabilities related to the temporary differences which arise by utilizing these two accounting methods.

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments.

Foreign Currency Translation
Assets and liabilities related to the Company’s foreign operations are translated at year-end exchange rates while the related revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the year. Translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of members’/stockholders’ equity.

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Principles, continued

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The Company reports comprehensive income (loss) and its components in its combined financial statements. Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income and foreign currency translation adjustments affecting members’/stockholders’ equity that under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America are excluded from net income.

NOTE 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). This statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and, accordingly, does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 157 on its combined financial statements.

In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109" ("FIN 48"). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". This Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. In February 2008, the FASB deferred the effective date of FIN 48 for nonpublic entities that have not yet issued to third parties a full set of annual financial statements that incorporate the recognition, measurement, and disclosure requirements of FIN 48. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 on its combined financial statements.

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 4 - Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following as of December 31, 2007 and 2006:

      2007     2006  
Furniture    $ 77,417   $ 58,971  
Computer equipment and software      57,158     55,360  
Leasehold improvements      22,035     22,019  
      156,610     136,350  
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization      (71,513 )   (50,745 ) 
 
               Property and Equipment, Net    $ 85,097   $ 85,605  

For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company retired fully-depreciated computer equipment with an original book value of $8,897.

Depreciation and amortization for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $29,665 and $21,484, respectively.

NOTE 5 - Other Long-Term Liability

The Company sold its profit-participation rights in a forum business to an unrelated third party in December 2007. As consideration for the sale, the Company received credits for advertising insertions in a magazine valued at $125,000. The advertising credits may be used at the rate of $25,000 per year for a period of five years, beginning on January 1, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2012. Accordingly, the Company recorded a total deferred gain on the sale amounting to $125,000 to be recognized pro-rata over the next five years.

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 6 - Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases
The Company leases its office spaces in New York City, New York, Houston, Texas, Simsbury, Connecticut and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The leases will begin to expire from January 2009 to December 2012. In addition, the Houston office subleases 50% of its space under an office-sharing agreement. The leases are considered operating leases and rent charged to operations for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $122,236 and $102,826, respectively. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded $11,194 and $14,824, respectively, in deferred rent payable, which represents the difference between the rent expense computed on the straight-line method and the Company’s actual rent payments.

Future minimum lease payments under the leases are as follows:

For the Year Ending         
December 31,      Amount  
2008    $ 225,509  
2009      195,563  
2010      186,131  
2011      153,297  
2012      154,724  
Subtotal      915,224  
Less: Sublease income      (362,824 ) 
Total    $ 552,400  

Litigation
From time to time, the Company may be a party to litigation arising in the normal course of business. Currently there is no material ongoing litigation. In January 24, 2008, the Company settled a dispute with a former consultant whereby the Company was required to pay this consultant $75,000. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, this amount was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. On April 28, 2008, the Company settled a dispute with a former customer to recover damages for unpaid invoices. The Company was awarded a judgment for $141,112, but has not yet been received these funds.

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 7 - Net Capital Requirements

PESI is subject to the SEC Uniform Net Capital Rule (“SEC Rule 15c3-1”), which requires the maintenance of a minimum net capital of $5,000 and requires that the ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital, as defined, shall not exceed 15 to 1. At December 31, 2007, PESI had net capital of $34,212, which exceeded required net capital by $29,212, and $18,396 aggregate indebtedness. At December 31, 2006, PESI had net capital of $33,220, which exceeded required net capital by $28,220, and $15,890 aggregate indebtedness. PESI’s ratio of aggregate indebtedness to net capital was 0.54 to 1 and 0.48 to 1 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

NOTE 8 - Related-Party Transactions

COSCO Management, COSCO Texas and COSCO Canada provided management and consulting services to PESI. During 2007 and 2006, these aggregate fees were $3,337,000 and $4,571,000, respectively, and have been eliminated in the accompanying combined financial statements.

NOTE 9 - Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan

The Company has a profit-sharing retirement plan covering all eligible employees and provides for discretionary contributions by the Company. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, contributions amounting to $130,800 and $142,000, respectively, were charged to operations.

NOTE 10 - Major Customers and Concentration of Credit Risk

Approximately 33% and 36% of the Company's revenues for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, were derived from two customers. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, no accounts receivable balances were due from these customers.

The Company’s customers are primarily concentrated in the United States. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations, generally does not require collateral, and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of customers, historical trends, and other information.

The Company maintains cash with major financial institutions. Cash is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $100,000 at each institution. At times such amount may exceed the FDIC insured limits. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risks for cash.

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 11 - Subsequent Event

On May 9, 2008, Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RODM) entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the operating assets of the Company (the “Acquisition”).

Under the terms of the Agreement, Rodman will pay cash consideration of $10.1 million, with $8.1 million paid at closing and $2.0 million payable over the ensuing two years. Additionally, Rodman will pay up to a maximum of $4.0 million over the 21-month period following closing in respect of certain revenue earned, but not yet received, under contracts being acquired and certain other incremental payments based upon achieving performance targets during the two-year period following closing.

The closing of the Acquisition, which is subject to the fulfillment of specified conditions, is expected to occur during the second quarter of 2008.

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UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS







COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2007

ASSETS            
      March 31,     
December 31, 
      2008      2007 
      (Unaudited)       
 
CURRENT ASSETS             
   Cash    $  235,410    $  150,729 
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful             
       accounts of $138,643      56,632      377,418 
   Other current asset      25,000      25,000 
 
                   Total Current Assets      317,042      553,147 
 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, Net      105,071      85,097 
 
OTHER ASSETS      96,987      107,538 
 
                   TOTAL ASSETS    $  519,100    $  745,782 

UA-1


COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

March 31, 2008 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2007

 

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS'/STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY              
               
      March 31,     December 31,  
      2008     2007  
      (Unaudited)        
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES               
   Accounts payable    $  75,110   $  47,117  
   Accrued expenses and other current liabilities      229,148     249,669  
 
                   Total Current Liabilities      304,258     296,786  
 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES               
   Deferred rent payable, net of current portion      6,657     7,564  
   Other long-term liability, net of current portion      87,900     100,000  
 
                   Total Long-Term Liabilities      94,557     107,564  
 
                   TOTAL LIABILITIES      398,815     404,350  
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES               
 
MEMBERS'/STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY               
   Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000 shares authorized;               
      10,000 shares issued and outstanding      100     100  
   Additional paid-in capital      9,900     9,900  
   Accumulated other comprehensive loss      (5,812 )    (38,400 ) 
   Members' equity/retained earnings      116,097     369,832  
 
                   TOTAL MEMBERS'/STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      120,285     341,432  
 
                   TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS'/               
                      STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    $  519,100   $  745,782  

UA-2


COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)

      2008      2007 
REVENUES    $  1,275,163    $  1,769,650 
OPERATING EXPENSES             
   Selling, general and administrative      762,988      603,156 
   Depreciation and amortization      7,990      6,321 
                   TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES      770,978      609,477 
                   INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES      504,185      1,160,173 
INCOME TAXES - State and Local      10,877      13,315 
                   NET INCOME    $  493,308    $  1,146,858 

UA-3


COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)

      2008     2007  
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
 Net income    $  493,308   $  1,146,858  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in               
     operating activities:               
         Depreciation and amortization      7,990     6,321  
         Deferred rent      (907 )    (907 ) 
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:               
         Accounts receivable      320,786     (189,962 ) 
         Accounts payable      27,993     66,873  
         Accrued expenses and other current liabilities      (20,521 )    (10,706 ) 
 
                   TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS      335,341     (128,381 ) 
 
                   NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING               
                     ACTIVITIES      828,649     1,018,477  
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES               
   Purchases of property and equipment      (27,964 )    (4,416 ) 
   Other assets      10,551     (1,416 ) 
   Other long-term liability      (12,100 )    --  
 
                   NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES      (29,513 )    (5,832 ) 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
   Distributions      (747,043 )    (538,119 ) 
 
                   NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES      (747,043 )    (538,119 ) 
 
UNREALIZED GAIN ON FOREIGN CURRENCY               
 TRANSLATION    $  32,588   $  1,581  

UA-4


COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, Continued

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
(Unaudited)

      2008      2007 
                   NET INCREASE IN CASH    $  84,681    $  476,107 
CASH - Beginning      150,729      157,746 
CASH - Ending    $  235,410    $  633,853 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION       
   Cash paid during the period for:             
         Interest    $  1,028    $  - 
         Income taxes    $  6,116    $  2,192 

UA-5


COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 - Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

COSCO Capital Management LLC (“COSCO Management”) and its affiliates (Private Energy Securities, Inc. (“PESI”), COSCO Capital Texas LP (“COSCO Texas”), and COSCO Canada Ltd. (“COSCO Canada”)) provide corporate finance and investment banking services, including the arrangement of private placement financings of equity and debt securities issued by independent energy companies.

COSCO Management was organized on June 30, 1997 as a New York limited liability company. PESI was organized on March 4, 2003 as a Connecticut corporation. On January 1, 2004, PESI made an election to convert to a Subchapter S corporation. PESI is registered as a broker-dealer in securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). COSCO Texas was organized on December 30, 2003 as a Texas limited partnership. COSCO Canada was organized on November 19, 2002 as a Canadian limited company.

The accompanying condensed combined financial statements include the accounts of COSCO Management and its affiliates and together are collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Company.” All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in combination.

NOTE 2 - Summary of Certain Significant Accounting Principles

Basis of Presentation
The condensed combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial statements and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not contain all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for annual financial statements. T he condensed combined financial statements include the accounts of the Company. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the condensed combined financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed combined financial statements contain all the adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s combined financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The combined results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future period.

UA-6


COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Principles, continued

Basis of Presentation, continued
The combined balance sheet at December 31, 2007 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

These unaudited condensed combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the combined financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

Revenue Recognition
Transaction fees arising from investment banking services are recognized as revenue at the time the transaction is consummated.

Consulting and management fees arising from financial advisory services are recognized as revenue ratably over the terms of the related contracts.

Forum fees are recognized as revenue when the related forum is conducted.

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

NOTE 3 - Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation
From time to time, the Company may be a party to litigation arising in the normal course of business. Currently there is no material ongoing litigation. In January 24, 2008, the Company settled a dispute with a former consultant whereby the Company was required to pay this consultant $75,000. As of March 31, 2008 and 2007 this amount was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. On April 28, 2008, the Company settled a dispute with a former customer to recover damages for unpaid invoices. The Company was awarded a judgment for $141,112, but has not yet been received these funds.

UA-7


COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 4 - Related-Party Transactions

COSCO Management, COSCO Texas and COSCO Canada provided management and consulting services to PESI. During the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, these aggregate fees were $1,150,000 and $595,000, respectively, and have been eliminated in the accompanying condensed combined financial statements.

NOTE 5 - Subsequent Event

On May 9, 2008, Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (“Rodman”) (NASDAQ: RODM) entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire the operating assets of the Company (the “Acquisition”).

The Acquisition was closed on June 2, 2008 (the “Closing Date”).

Under the terms of the Agreement, the fixed purchase price is $10,100,000, $8,100,000 of which was paid at closing by the delivery of $6,075,000 in cash and 1,121,138 shares of restricted common stock of Rodman valued at $2,025,000. The $2,000,000 balance of the fixed purchase price is payable over the two year period following the Closing Date. Additionally, Rodman will pay (a) up to a maximum of $4,000,000 over the 21 month period following the Closing Date in respect of certain revenue earned, but not yet received, under contracts being acquired, and (b) certain other incremental payments based upon the acquired business achieving performance targets during the two year period following the Closing Date.



UA-8




UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS





INTRODUCTION TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
COMBINED BALANCE SHEET AND CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME OF
RODMAN & RENSHAW CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND COSCO
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

     The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet combines the unaudited historical balance sheets of Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company") and COSCO Capital Management LLC and Affiliates ("COSCO") As at March 31, 2008 as if the Company had consummated the acquisition of COSCO on March 31, 2008 instead of June 2, 2008.

     The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations combine the unaudited historical statement of operations of each of the Company and COSCO for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as if the Company had consummated the acquisition of COSCO on January 1, 2007. The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations also combine the audited historical statement of operations of the businesses of the Company and COSCO for the year ended December 31, 2007, as if the Company had consummated the acquisition of COSCO on January 1, 2007.

     The Company has presented the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet and statements of operations for informational purposes only. The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet and unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations are not necessarily indicative of what the Company’s results of operations actually would have been had the Company completed the acquisition of COSCO on March 31, 2008 and January 1, 2007, respectively. In addition, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations do not purport to project the future operating results of the combined companies. The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read in connection with the audited and unaudited historical financial statements of COSCO included herein, and the audited historical financial statements of the Company included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and the unaudited historical condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PF-1


Rodman and Renshaw Capital Group, Inc
Pro Forma Condensed combined Balance Sheet
31-Mar-08

                   Pro forma      Pro forma  
ASSETS           Rodman    
Cosco
    Adjustments      Combined  
 
 Cash and cash equivalents   
$
38,774,139   $ 235,410   $ (6,315,655 ) 2(a) $ 32,693,894  
 Financial Instruments      16,879,197                 16,879,197  
 Private placement and other fees receivable      2,552,774     81,632           2,634,406  
 Due from clearing broker      995,624                 995,624  
 Prepaid expenses      2,078,934                 2,078,934  
 Deferred income taxes      1,540,829                 1,540,829  
 Goodwill and other intangible assets      7,458,065           10,446,093   2(b)   17,904,158  
 Property and equipment, net      805,577     105,071           902,564  
 Other assets      265,870     96,987           370,941  
 
         TOTAL ASSETS    $ 71,351,009   $  519,100   $ 4,130,438   $ 76,000,547  
 
         LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY                           
 
LIABILITIES                           
 Securities sold, not yet purchased, at market value    $ 24,567               $ 24,567  
 Accrued compensation payable      3,120,983                 3,120,983  
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses      4,130,959     304,258     1,751,939   2(c)       6,187,156  
 Due to affiliate      701,986                 701,986  
 Unearned revenue      739,996                 739,996  
 Long term liabilities      --     94,557     1,000,000   2(h)   1,094,557  
 
         TOTAL LIABILITIES      8,718,492     398,815     2,751,939     11,869,246  
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                           
 
Common stock      35,220     100     1,021   2(d)   36,341  
Treasury stock      (612,621 )                (612,621 ) 
Additional Paid in capital      63,582,380     9,900     1,487,763   2(e)   65,080,043  
Accumulated other comprehensive income                           -     (5,812 )   5,812   2(f)   -  
(Deficit) Retained earnings      (372,462 )    116,097     (116,097 ) 2(g)   (372,462 ) 
 
         TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      62,632,518     120,285     1,378,499     64,131,302  
 
         TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY    $ 71,351,009   $  519,100   $ 4,130,438   $ 76,000,547  

PF-2


Rodman and Renshaw Capital Group, Inc
Pro Forma Condensed combined Statements of Operations

31-Mar-08

                Pro forma     Pro forma  
    Rodman               Cosco               Adjurments     Combined  
REVENUES                         
 Investment banking  $ 8,902,176   $ 1,275,163   $     $ 10,177,339  
 Principal transactions    4,341,699                 4,341,699  
 Commissions    1,563,365                 1,563,365  
 Conference fees    0                 -  
 Interest and other income    373,772                 373,772  
           TOTAL REVENUES    15,181,012     1,275,163           16,456,175  
 
EXPENSES                         
 Employee compensation and benefits    8,251,226     290,196           8,541,422  
 Other employee benefits    110,722                 110,722  
 Broker dealer commissions    92,945                 92,945  
 Conferences    308,845     7,117           315,962  
 Professional and consulting fees    948,539     323,415           1,271,954  
 Business development    811,586     38,546           850,132  
 Communication and data processing    560,127     46,282           606,409  
 Office    125,417     4,537           129,954  
 Occupancy and equipment rentals    317,996     42,413           360,409  
 Clearance and execution charges    76,854                 76,854  
 Depreciation and amortization    137,239     7,990     55,961   2(i)   201,190  
 Impairment of goodwill    1,065,000                 1,065,000  
 Miscellaneous    289,789     10,482           300,271  
 
           TOTAL EXPENSES    13,096,284     770,978     55,961     13,923,223  
 
           INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND                         
             MINORITY INTERESTS    2,084,728     504,185     (55,961 )    2,532,952  
 
INCOME TAXES    (987,285 )    (10,877 )   (216,006 ) 2(j)       (1,214,168 ) 
 
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS    1,097,443     493,308     (271,967 )    1,318,784  
                         
Discontinued Operations    
-
-
-
-
 
                         
Net Income  $ 1,097,443   $ 493,308   $ (271,967 )  $ 1,318,784  
  Basic per share  $ 0.04                    
  Diluted per share $ 0.04                    
                         
Weighted average shares of common stock                        
outstanding used in computing basic net income per share    32,927,297           280,285   2(n)   33,207,582  
                         
Weighted average shares of common stock                        
outstanding used in computing diluted net income per share    32,244,200           280,285     33,524,485  

PF-3


Rodman and Renshaw Capital Group, Inc
Pro Forma Condensed combined Statements of Operations
31-Dec-07

                Pro forma     Pro forma  
    Rodman               Cosco               Adjurments     Combined  
REVENUES                         
 Investment banking  $ 57,333,683   $ 5,831,404   $     $ 63,165,087  
 Principal transactions    3,836,295                 3,836,295  
 Commissions    6,913,476                 6,913,476  
 Conference fees    2,472,013                 2,472,013  
 Interest and other income    883,071                 883,071  
           TOTAL REVENUES    71,438,538     5,831,404           77,269,942  
 
EXPENSES                         
 Employee compensation and benefits    40,435,644     1,257,931           41,693,575  
 Other employee benefits    498,032                 498,032  
 Broker dealer commissions    1,094,026                 1,094,026  
 Conferences    5,903,295     21,818           5,925,113  
 Professional and consulting fees    6,236,223     506,976           6,743,199  
 Business development    3,005,706     234,708           3,240,414  
 Communication and data processing    1,980,612     93,709           2,074,321  
 Office    1,001,292     26,272           1,027,564  
 Occupancy and equipment rentals    1,085,393     134,640           1,220,033  
 Clearance and execution charges    504,789                 504,789  
 Depreciation and amortization    604,868     29,665     223,845   2(k)      858,378  
 Impairment of goodwill    -                 -  
 Miscellaneous    1,050,784     55,646           1,106,430  
 
           TOTAL EXPENSES    63,400,664     2,361,365     223,845     65,985,874  
 
OPERATING INCOME    8,037,874                 8,037,874  
 
                                       INTEREST EXPENSES    (3,771,570 )               (3,771,570 ) 
 
           INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND                         
             MINORITY INTERESTS    4,266,304     3,470,039     (223,845 )   7,512,498  
 
INCOME TAX BENEFITS (EXPENSES)    440,066     (61,128 )    (767,005 ) 2(l)   (449,195 ) 
 
           INCOME BEFORE MINORUTY INTERESTS    4,706,370     3,408,911     (990,850     7,063,303  
 
MINORITY INTERESTS IN LOSS OF SUBSIDIARIES    35,867                 35,867  
 
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS    4,742,237     3,408,911     (990,850 )   7,099,170  
 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS    16,596                 16,596  
 
NET INCOME 
$
4,758,833  
$
3,408,911  
$
(990,850 )
$
7,115,766  
                         
Basic per share data:                        
Net income from continuing operations per share $ 0.29                    
Income from discontinued operations per share   0.00                    
Basic net income per share $ 0.29                    
                         
Diluted per share data:                        
Net income from continuing operations per share $ 0.28                    
Income from discontinued operations per share   0.00                    
Diluted net income per share $ 0.28                    
                         
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding                        
     used in computing basic net income per share    23,039,216           1,121,138   2(m)   26,160,356  
                         
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding                        
     used in computing diluted net income per share    24,023,897           1,121,138     25,145,035  

PF-4


RODMAN & RENSHAW CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND
COSCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 -ACQUISITION

     On June 2, 2008 (the “Closing Date”), the Rodman & Renshaw Capital Group, Inc. (“Rodman”) acquired all the operating assets of COSCO Capital Management LLC, COSCO Capital Texas LP and Private Energy Securities, Inc. (collectively, “COSCO”), related companies that provide investment banking services to the oil and gas sectors, principally in the United States and Canada. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, the fixed purchase price is $10.1 million, $8.1 million of which was paid at closing by the delivery of $6.1 million in cash and 1,121,138 shares of restricted common stock of Rodman valued at $2.0 million. The $2.0 million balance of the fixed purchase price is payable over the two year period following the Closing Date. Rodman and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) recorded $10.4 million of goodwill and other intangible assets which includes the total amount of the purchase price less a 25.99% discount (of the $2.0 million Common Stock Value) due to a six-month selling restriction on the restricted shares using a protective put model and $0.2 million of legal and accounting fees associated with the acquisition and additional contingent consideration under the terms of the purchase agreement of $0.6 million payable in cash and common stock. The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and estimates and assumptions are subject to change. The primary areas of the purchase price allocation that are not yet finalized relate to the valuation of intangible assets and goodwill the Company estimates that the allocation to other intangible assets will be up to 15% from the goodwill, and the expected period of benefit will be 7 years.

NOTE 2 - PRO FORMA ADJUSTMENTS

The pro forma adjustments to the condensed combined balance sheet give effect to the purchase of COSCO as if the transaction had occurred on March 31, 2008.

Purchase price   $

  10,100,000

 
Adjusted to purchase price    

(526,216

)
Adjusted purchase price    

  9,573,784

 
Legal expenses related to the acquisition    

 240,655

 
Revenue commitment    

631,654

 
Adjusted purchase price allocated to goodwill and other intangible assets    

  10,446,093

 
Allocation to customer list    

1,566,914

Allocation to goodwill   $

8,879,179

 

a.     

Adjusted to record the cash portion of the acquisition price of $6,075,000 and legal expenses paid related to the acquisition of $240,655.

b.     

Adjusted to record goodwill of $8,879,179 and estimated of other intangible assets (customer list) of $1,566,914 related to the acquisition.

c.      Adjusted to record accrual of additional costs of $1,000,000 related to the purchase price which due one year from the acquisition date, $631,654 related to revenue commitment and working capital payable to COSCO’s former shareholders of $120,285.
d.     

To record the issuance of 1,121,138 shares ($0.001 per share) to COSCO shareholders as part of the acquisition costs and eliminate the $100 of COSCO common stock.

e.     

To record the issuance of shares to COSCO shareholders as part of the acquisition costs of $1,497,663 and to eliminate COSCO's $9,900 paid in capital.

f.     

Adjusted for the elimination of the equity account of COSCO.

g.     

Adjusted for the elimination of the equity account of COSCO.

h.     

To record additional costs of $1,000,000 which due two years from the acquisition date.

     

Pro forma adjustments to the unaudited pro forma combined condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007.

i.     

To record the amortization of customer list of $55,961 which is estimated to be over 7 years.

j.     

To adjust COSCO tax expense to a corporate rate of 45%.

k.     

To record the amortization of customer list of $223,845 which is estimated to be over 7 years.

l.     

To adjust COSCO tax rate to Rodman’s tax rate of 45% for the second half of 2007.

m.     

To adjust the weighted average of shares due to the issuance of 1,121,138 shares as part of the acquisition costs.

n.     

To adjust the weighted average of shares of 280,285 due to the issuance of 1,121,138 shares as part of the acquisition costs.

 

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