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May 8, 2003 National City Life Science Fund Network Primus Venture Partners, Cleveland, Ohio Contact: Lisa Chu, M.D., 440-684-7300, lchu@ ? Primus Venture Partners is a Cleveland, Ohio-based venture capital firm committed to funding private companies with exceptional growth potential. Primus began investing in 1983 and has established a national reputation for funding successful companies. Primus currently manages $625 million of private equity capital across five funds and has invested in over 100 companies since its?inception.?Primus?has?committed?40% of Primus Capital Fund V,?a $284 million fund,?to 14 companies to date, and is actively pursuing new investment opportunities. Primus focused approach has allowed us to identify exceptional opportunities to build lasting relationships and a rich network of entrepreneurs in each of our industry sectors. Our portfolio represents first-rate entrepreneurs with a demonstrated ability to build value for themselves, their employees and their shareholders. ? Investment Focus: Primus invests in companies at all stages of development, with a particular emphasis on growth capital financing, and concentrates on three industry groups where it has significant investment experience: software and services, media and communications, and healthcare. Primus prefers investments in the $5 - $15 million range per company. Foundation Medical Partners, Rowayton, CT Contact: Lee Wrubel, 203-851-3901, lwrubel@Foundation Medical Partners is a venture capital investment firm sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. The firm is focused solely on health care with a special interest in medical devices, biopharmaceutical platforms and products, and other opportunities in health care including diagnostics, health care services, and health care information systems. Investment Focus:Foundation Medical Partners invests in ventures that demonstrate the capability to improve the practice of medicine and human health. In so doing, Foundation Me