For over 30 years, the team at Highline Financial LLC has been a leading provider of financial and market data, analytic software and business information to the financial services industry. Originating as the data division of Sheshunoff Financial Services, Highline Financial applies finance and banking expertise dating back to 1971, bringing competitive advantage and informed management to its customers in banking, finance, law, government and media.

Highline Financial offers a portfolio of over 60 products that deliver our data and analytics through a variety of formats including web, CD and print. HighlineFI is the latest version of its online data and analytics solutions. Formerly "iNet," HighlineFI is the most powerful web-based intelligence solution available for finance and banking, empowering informed, successful banking strategy as well as in-depth and precise financial analysis that helps Highline's customers identify opportunities, increase profitiability and achieve their business objectives. On the web: www.highlineFI.com.

Highline Financial's client support services provide direct access to a team of experienced analysts for training, inquiry and special reports. They also conduct custom research, proprietary analysis and model building for clients, supporting a wide variety of potential applications.

Leading financial institutions, investment banks, investment/M&A managers, government agencies, consulting firms and media rely on Highline Financial for decision support and financial industry analysis.

Highline Financial is majority owned by Spire Capital Partners, L.P.; a private equity firm founded in 2000 with more than $350 million of capital under management. Spire partners with exceptional management teams to invest in middle market buyouts, recapitalizations, industry consolidations and growth equity investments in the media, communications, information services and business services industries.

Spire Capital's Principals have served as owners, managers, investors and advisors of companies in these industries for over 20 years. The firm's Principals have complementary industry experiences and have worked closely together as an investment team to initiate, negotiate, finance, manage and realize investments since 1997, and have worked together in various other capacities since 1985.

Spire Capital prides itself on being an active, value-added investor. The firm is headquartered in New York. For further information, please visit the Spire Capital website at www.spirecapital.com.