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PURCHASE, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/10/12 -- OTR Global is the leading international research and agency-trading boutique focused on marketplace research for professional investors. The firm experienced a significant increase in business in 2011, clearly signifying the value of high-quality, differentiated research content for investors. OTR's client base grew by 20 percent; custom research requests increased by 18 percent and the firm had a double digit increase in teleconferences and meetings. OTR was not the only firm to benefit from these client needs, as content-driven firms fared well across the industry in 2011.

"Even though trading volumes that fuel our clients' budgets have subsided, we find they are still willing to pay for information that helps improve their performance," said Stanton Green, CEO & President, OTR Global. "Quality and differentiated content, combined with tactical execution strategies drive performance. Products that are easily replicated or did not add significant alpha, were expendable this year."

Investors need to rely on quality information to make decisions. The demise of firms like WJB Capital, Ticonderoga and Gleacher & Company's equity business, points to clients relying less on traditional analyst-driven research. At the same time, increasing compliance concerns have driven clients to larger firms with proper compliance platforms and appropriate capital spent on those efforts.

"In a year, that saw a great deal of consolidation across the Street, portions of OTR's business surged," continued Green. "The shift in focus on primary sources of research comes as no surprise to our firm, we have served a loyal institutional client base for over 17 years, which has allowed us to deepen our relationships and expand our client base every year."

About OTR OTR Global, founded in 1995, is an investment research and agency-trading boutique with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. The recognized leader in marketplace research, OTR pioneered its channel-checking methodology by developing a comprehensive base of industry sources and in-depth understanding of complex, global product supply chains. OTR's unique approach relies on journalistic principles and is utilized by the firm's more than 130 research personnel located in almost 20 countries.

Media Contact:
Chastity O'Sullivan
914.460.4025
Chastity.OSullivan@otrglobal.com
www.otrglobal.com

Source: OTR Global

VERO BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bimini Capital Management, Inc. (OTCBB: BMNM) (the “Company”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), today announced the following tax treatment for dividends paid or declared on the Company’s common stock in 2011.

Stockholders are encouraged to consult with their personal tax advisors as to their specific tax treatment of dividends on the Company’s common stock. The information set forth above is also available on the Company’s website, biminicapital.com, under the “Investor Relations” section of the website.

About Bimini Capital Management

Bimini Capital Management, Inc. is a REIT that invests primarily in, but is not limited to, residential mortgage-related securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae). Its objective is to earn returns on the spread between the yield on its assets and its costs, including the interest expense on the funds it borrows.

Statements herein relating to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to any financial or operating results during the fourth quarter of 2010. The reader is cautioned that such forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and on management's good faith belief with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences are described in Bimini Capital Management, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Bimini Capital Management, Inc.'s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Bimini Capital Management, Inc. assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements.

Bimini Capital Management, Inc.Robert E. Cauley, 772-231-1400Chairman and Chief Executive Officerwww.biminicapital.com

Source: Bimini Capital Management, Inc.

EVANSVILLE, IN -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/10/12 -- Amwest Imaging Incorporated (OTCBB: AMWI) announced the agreement with BION Enterprises, LLC (www.BionSmart.com ) and Amwest has been finalized, and both companies are working on completing the integration of BION's SmartFile technology with Amwest's LokDrop (www.LokDrop.com) secure file storage technology.

Lack of security of Digital media is a constant threat to many businesses, organizations and individuals. The file sharing industry today offers users a convenient way to share files, but with little or no security. Amwest and Bion will provide the tools needed to securely store, share and track users files through LokDrop with Bion SmartFile" technology.

Jason Gerteisen, President of Amwest commented, "We are pleased to move forward with the technology integration and excited about the full version of LokDrop.com with BION SmartFile tracking in place. This will make privacy of files for our users easy to get and allow them to track who has viewed and shared files."

Users can take advantage of LokDrop Online Storage as their secured digital safe deposit box. You can access, store, share and backup digital information in a secure, private and encrypted location. Use it to access and share critical data from anywhere in the world. The beta accounts with BION's SmartFile technology are available for a limited time as the full version is expected in March. Currently a LokDrop account is $9.95/month with 50 gigs of storage.

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words or phrases "would be," "would allow," "intends to," "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "project," "indicate," "could," "potentially," "should," "believe," "considers," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements." Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties. These include the company's historic lack of profitability, end user customer acceptance and actual demand, which may differ significantly from expectations, the need for the company to manage its growth, the need to raise funds for operations and other risks within the regulation of the industry. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. The Company's past performance is not necessarily indicative of its future performance. The Company does not undertake, and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, events or circumstances after the date of such statement.

Contact:
For Further Information
Amwest Imaging Incorporated
812.250.4210
www.amwestimaging.com

Source: Amwest Imaging Inc.