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CHANIN CAPITAL PARTNERS ADDS BRIAN CULLEN, VICE PRESIDENT, TO LOS ANGELES OFFICE

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 8, 2004 --

Chanin Capital Partners, a leading specialty investment banking firm, today announces the appointment of Brian J. Cullen as a Vice President based in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Brian will manage and execute financial restructuring engagements across all industry groups.

"CCP has deep roots in the Los Angeles marketplace," said Brian Cullen. “I have always regarded the firm as a leader in financial restructurings. I look forward to utilizing my skill-set from the buyside and offering that perspective to help Chanin’s clients.”

Before joining Chanin, Brian was a co-founder and Partner of Aria Partners, a special situations investment fund. While at Aria, Brian was responsible for all aspects of fund management, including evaluation and analysis of investment opportunities, risk management and capital raising.

Earlier, Brian worked as a Vice President at Kirkland Messina LLC, a middle-market private equity firm in Los Angeles, where he was involved in all aspects of evaluation, financing and execution of principal investment opportunities.

“Restructuring work continues to be quite active this year for us,” noted Russ Belinsky, Senior Managing Director. “We look forward to Brian’s contributions to our team and the unique skills and perspective he offers for our clients.”

Chanin Capital Partners is ranked the Number Two Bankruptcy Advisory Firm by The Deal, as of September 6, 2004, by volume of live, in-court cases.

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