Isaac N. Frankel

Lazard Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, ultimately held by Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ). LAM manages investment portfolios and provides investment advice to institutional and individual investors around the world.

OFFITBANK is a New York State chartered trust bank. Originally founded by Morris W. Offit in 1983 as Offit Associates, the firm converted to a trust bank in 1990. In September 1999, they became the flagship wealth management subsidiary of Wachovia Corporation (NYSE: WB). OFFITBANK and their affiliates manage assets in the high grade, high yield, municipal, equity/balanced and emerging markets sectors. Individuals and non-profit institutions account for the majority of these assets. Core equity management is provided by Wachovia