Middlefield Bancorp Limited ("MBN") is a Canadian merchant bank managed by Middlefield Group. The Company's principal objective is to create long-term value through a twofold strategy of:

• Strategic investing in businesses with strong management and exceptional prospects for longer term earnings growth, and
  
  
• Special situation investing where there is excellent potential for significant capital appreciation.
  

MBN's board of directors and management include experienced and successful individuals who have committed their own capital to the Company. Middlefield Bancorp Limited's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MBN".