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Contacts: Anthony G. Viscogliosi, Viscogliosi Bros, LLC (212) 583-9700 ext. 101
Chris Storer, EKK PR (203) 406-8800 ext. 14

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ALUM DONATES $100,000 TO THE SCHOOL.

DEARBORN, Mich. – August 13, 2004 – Anthony G. Viscogliosi, graduate of The University of Michigan, class of 1984, announced today a $100,000 donation to the school on behalf of Viscogliosi, Bros., LLC (VB). Mr. Viscogliosi is a principal of New York-based Viscogliosi Bros., LLC, a closely held venture capital/private equity and merchant banking firm focused on the musculoskeletal/orthopedics industry.

Mr. Viscogliosi said of the donation to the University of Michigan – Dearborn campus, "My brother Marc and my sister Lori also attended the University of Michigan – Dearborn. We wanted to express our gratitude for the superb education that is the basis for our success in the business world and we hope this donation will prompt other successful graduates to support the University and the surrounding community."

Viscogliosi Bros., LLC is donating $100,000 to the University over a four-year period. The donation was announced during the school’s Capital Campaign Kick-Off Event that was held at the Chancellor’s office at the Dearborn campus. The event was attended by students, parents, faculty and the media.

This contribution to the University of Michigan continues VB’s tradition of generous support for the communities of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. VB continues to strengthen its long standing ties to the communities by supporting the educational institutions that have helped them and many others become who they are today.

In November 2003, Anthony and his brothers Marc and John, all graduates of Dearborn, Michigan public schools, presented the Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation with the largest single donation the school system has ever received in the amount of $40,000, which is part of a $250,000 ten-year commitment. The two donations within the last year bring the VB’s commitment to the Dearborn community to over $350,000.

Marc Viscogliosi said: "We maintain very close ties to Dearborn and Dearborn Heights through our friends and family who still live in the community. Because of this we feel it is very important to respect the values we learned growing up here. We do this by giving back to the community so that future generations may benefit the way we have."

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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