GSC Proxitalia SPA

GSC Proxitalia SPA provides consulting services to listed companies in Italy. The firm offers global information agent services; proxy and tender offer services; strategic advice in mergers and acquisitions; and communications and shareholder enhancements services. Additionally, it offers small shareholder services, direct marketing, and multilanguage customer contact centers to retail investors. Its clients include Aetna, Alltel, Apple Computer, Bank of America, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Chubb, and Coca-Cola. GSC Proxitalia is based in Rome, Italy with an additional office in Milan, Italy. As of April 5, 2005, GSC Proxitalia SPA is a subsidiary of Georgeson Shareholder Communications, Inc.