Headquartered in Dallas, Texas Applegate Petroleum Management was formed to coordinate private equity raising activities for Platina. Since its inception in 2007, it has interfaced with investors and lending sources to facilitate transactions worth almost $2 million.

Although initially set up to cater to individual limited partnership interests, the Company has been successful in a hybrid of several venues allowing for continued strategic growth through access to unconventional capital sources.

In most every case, either institutional or accredited investors have been the primary participants but together have brought considerable interest and attention to Platina.

The Company anticipates potential investment programs for 2008 to exceed $10 million, allowing for even more exponential growth.

Unlike the traditional corporate structure of just acquiring shares, potential investors can reap fiscal returns from oil and gas revenues through participation in drilling and production activities. For many investors, a combination of stock appreciation and cash flow better suits their investment goals.

Additionally, the Federal Government has allocated considerable incentives to potential investors in oil and gas encompassing intangible drilling expenses and depreciation as well as depletion allowances over relatively short periods. This can give considerable advantages in tax savings over other investment strategies.