GC Research Ltd. Hires Blue-Ribbon Technology Analyst

SAN FRANCISCO & GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands--(Business Wire)--
GC Research Ltd. ("GCR"), an international boutique research firm announced that
Peter Wright joined the firm as Executive Vice President and Director of
Research. Mr. Wright and his team will cover nanotechnology across the
semiconductor, manufacturing, energy, water and biotechnology industries,
working to identify the highest growth opportunities.

Mr. Wright joined GCR from Fidelity Investments, where he was one of the most
senior technology analysts. Mr. Wright has been recognized by Institutional
Investor in its 'Best of the Buy-side' ranking that polls over 400 research
professionals across the Street, and has won the top honor across the entire
technology sector over the past two years (2007 and 2008). Specifically, over
the past three years, Mr. Wright's Analyst Model Portfolio at Fidelity generated
over 1,500 basis points of cumulative relative outperformance.

Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Mr. Wright was a semiconductor equipment
analyst at CIBC World Markets. During his tenure, Mr. Wright was recognized for
producing some of the most comprehensive research in his sector, specifically on
the back end of the industry.

Mr. Wright started his professional career at Prudential Volpe in San Francisco
as an M&A analyst and gained transaction experience on several technology deals.
Mr. Wright holds a bachelor's degree from The Wharton School of Business at the
University of Pennsylvania.

Rani Jarkas, Chairman and Managing Director of GC Research Ltd. said, "Peter is
well-respected by the buy-side and sell-side and has substantive relationships
with PMs, analysts and companies. Peter is different than many other analysts in
that he is attuned to clients` needs and genuinely committed to identifying
unique investment opportunities. We are delighted to have him join our team and
to start servicing our clients."

"The difficult economic environment over the past two years has forced nearly
every bulge-bracket firm and even the largest institutional managers to reduce
the resources dedicated to equity research. I see an increasing need for GC
Research Ltd., a highly-focused technology boutique research firm, to offer
differentiated and comprehensive ways of analyzing and evaluating investment
opportunities across the ever-changing technology landscape. I am specifically,
grateful to have the opportunity to continue to build on the first-rate
reputation that GC Research Ltd. has built over the past several years in the
emerging nanotechnology space," said Mr. Wright.

About GC Research Ltd.

GC Research Ltd. ("GCR") is an international boutique research firm that
specializes in the global technology and biotechnology industries, with a focus
on emerging technologies. Research is our only business, so we are free of
traditional investment banking conflicts of interest. Our team of analysts has
an average of 15 years experience covering their industries. For more
information, contact 415-354-7190, or mpatterson@gcresearchltd.com.

GC Research Ltd.
Melvin Patterson, 415-354-7190
mpatterson@gcresearchltd.com

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