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Contacts: John Viscogliosi, Viscogliosi Bros, LLC (212) 583-9700 ext. 108
Nick Kilsby, EKK PR (203) 406-8800 ext. 21

VISCOGLIOSI BROS., LLC APPOINTS JOHN M. DONOVAN, ESQ. AS HOUSE COUNSEL AND COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

NEW YORK – April 30, 2004 – Viscogliosi Bros. LLC (VB), a closely-held venture capital/private equity and merchant banking firm focused on the musculoskeletal/orthopedics industry, has appointed John M. Donovan, Esq. as the firm’s House Counsel and Compliance Director.

Mr. Donovan has considerable experience and expertise in the legal and compliance aspects of the securities industry. He has been employed in the securities industry since 1959, and brings to Viscogliosi Bros., LLC. 45 years of experience from senior Legal and Compliance positions with among other firms, Morgan Stanley & Co, Wasserstein, Perella & Co., Smith New Court, and Drexel Burnham Lambert.

Mr. Donovan majored in Finance at CCNY-Baruch School and received his JD Degree from St. John’s University School of Law in 1971. Mr. Donovan is also a member of the New York Bar.

John J. Viscogliosi, principal of VB, said "VB is pleased to appoint someone of John Donovan’s experience to strengthen and oversee the expansion of VB’s operations."

About Viscogliosi Bros., LLC
Established by Marc R. Viscogliosi, John J. Viscogliosi and Anthony G. Viscogliosi in New York City in 1999, VB was the first venture capital/private equity and merchant banking firm dedicated to the musculoskeletal/orthopedics sector of the health care industry. Today, VB is a leading independent firm with a mission to create, build and finance companies founded on innovations developed by surgeons and uniquely focused on "life changing" musculoskeletal/orthopedic technologies. VB has worldwide surgeon, industry and trade relationships and significant financial expertise in the musculoskeletal/orthopedic sector.

As principals of VB, the Viscogliosi brothers have a combined total of more than 35 years experience analyzing and investing in the musculoskeletal/orthopedics sector. The have pioneered innovative financial, strategic and management initiatives for companies in the sector, from start-up, seed and development stage all the way to exit, while helping thousands of people lead better lives through the orthopedic and spinal products marketed and sold by the companies they have assisted in developing and financing.
 
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