EX-23.4 CONSENT OF IDC
Published on January 16, 2008
Exhibit 23.4
10th January 2008
Mr. Carl Yeung
ATA Inc.
CC: MERRILL LYNCH
8th Floor, Tower E
6 Gongyuan West Street
Jian Guo Men Nei
Beijing 100005, China
Re. Letter of Authorization to use IDC research data in IPO
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Dear Mr. Carl Yeung,
Absent prior written consent, the IDC name, logo, trademarks, or copyrighted
information, cannot be used in promotional materials, publicity releases,
advertising, or any other similar publications and communications, whether oral
or written.
Please consider this letter as written authorization to use the IDC's name, and
IDC data in the ATA Inc. prospectus for the special study: China Computer-Based
Testing 2006-2010 Forecast and Analysis.
The text of the prospectus section headed Summary is based on the latest market
research performed by IDC as of 9th December 2007. A copy of the final version
of the text is attached for reference. "ATA is the leading provider of
computer-based testing services in China, with the largest market share, 30.9%,
in terms of revenue in 2006." Should there by changes of this text, please
notify IDC immediately.
IDC is not responsible for any damage, or loss, resulting from the use of IDC
information, regardless of the circumstance, and will be held harmless from any
loss, costs, or expense suffered or incurred as a result of, or in connection
with any claim, suit, action from any party pertaining to that use.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact CoAnn Teoh at +65 6829 7732.
Best Regards,
/s/CoAnn Teoh
CoAnn Teoh
Regional Account Executive
IDC Asia / Pacific
IDC Asia / Pacific
80 Anson Road #38-00
Fuji Xerox Building
Singapore 079907
Tel: (65) 6226 0330
Fax: (65) 6220 6116