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On October 1, 2007, Thomas Weisel Partners issued a press release announcing it will be conducting presentations to individual institutional investors during the week of October 1-5, 2007 and thereafter. A copy of the presentation materials to be utilized during these presentations was posted to the Thomas Weisel Partners website on October 1, 2007 and a copy of those presentation materials is set forth below.

Presentation Materials Posted to Thomas Weisel Partners Website on October 1, 2007

Thomas Weisel Partners

to Acquire

Westwind Partners

Presentation to Investors

October 2007

Cautionary Note and Safe Harbor Statement

Forward Looking Statements.  This presentation contains forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements were based on various factors and were derived utilizing numerous assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, Thomas Weisel Partners Group, Inc.’s (“TWPG’s”) and Westwind Capital Corporation’s (“Westwind’s”)
ability to complete the transaction in a timely manner or at all, implement their strategic initiatives and achieve the expected benefits of the transaction, integrate their operations and retain
their professionals, as well as competitive, economic, political, and market conditions and fluctuations, government and industry regulation, other risks relating to the transaction, including
the effect of the announcement of the transaction on the companies’ business relationships, operating results and business generally and other factors, including those that are described
under the caption “Risk Factors” in TWPG's  Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and other periodic reports filed by TWPG with the SEC thereafter
(“Exchange Act Reports”).  Most of these factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond TWPG’s or Westwind’s control. You should consider the areas of risk described
in connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made herein and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. For any forward-looking
statements contained herein, TWPG claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Analyst Estimates.  This presentation includes sell-side analyst estimates regarding the future financial performance of TWPG, which estimates were not prepared by TWPG.  Analyst
estimates are given as of the date of their publication and are subject to change by the publishing analysts.  Analyst estimates are forward-looking in nature and should only be considered
in the context of the full text of the related research reports of the publishing analysts and risk factors such as those described above under “Forward Looking Statements”.

Historical Results and Non-GAAP Financial Measures. This presentation includes historical financial results. Actual results in the future may differ materially from historical results
and historical results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. To supplement TWPG’s financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, TWPG’s management
uses certain non-GAAP measures, including measures of financial performance and liquidity. These non-GAAP measures should only be considered together with the corresponding
GAAP results reported herein and in TWPG’s Exchange Act Reports. Further discussion and reconciliation of TWPG’s non-GAAP financial measures is included herein and in its
Exchange Act Reports.

Not a Proxy Solicitation. This news announcement is not a solicitation of a proxy from any stockholder of TWPG. TWPG intends to file with the SEC a proxy statement and other relevant
documents to be mailed to stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. TWPG URGES INVESTORS TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT
DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TWPG, WESTWIND AND THE PROPOSED
TRANSACTION. A definitive proxy statement will be sent to stockholders of TWPG seeking approval of the proposed transaction. When available, these materials and other documents
filed with the SEC will be available free of charge at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Thomas Weisel Partners and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in
the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding directors and executive officers is available in the Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and the Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on April 12, 2007. These documents are available on the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov and at
www.tweisel.com. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will be included in the proxy statement to be filed with the SEC.

The information contained herein is as of September 28, 2007, unless otherwise noted.

Financial information stated herein is unaudited, unless otherwise noted.

TWPG does not assume any obligation to update the information contained herein in the future.

Transaction Overview

Thomas Weisel Partners Group, Inc. will acquire 100% of Westwind Capital
Corporation, the holding company of Westwind Partners

$146.7 million total equity value, based on the closing price of $14.51 on Friday, Sept
28^th

$45.0 million cash

7.009 millionshares of TWPG (including shares of Canadian subsidiary
exchangeable for TWPG shares)

The transaction is expected to close in January 2008

Closing is dependent upon standard approvals including Shareholder approval

TWPG shareholders holding 20% of TWP shares have committed to approve the
transaction

Lionel Conacher, current President & CEO of Westwind, will become President of
TWPG

Expected 2008 impact of $100 million to $110 million in revenue and $0.17 to $0.25 to
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (calculated off of current Wall Street analysts’ consensus)

Expected 2007 Pro Forma impact of $85 million to $90 million of revenue and $0.17 to
$0.21 to Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (calculated off of current Wall Street analysts’
consensus)

Senior
Management

Pro Forma Impact

Closing

Purchase Price

Transaction

Rationale

Expands TWP into two important industries – Energy and Mining

Sectors represent important “Tailwinds” in the global economy, where significant activity is occurring

Macro trends driving new exploration include price of oil, demand for commodities in Asia

Further diversifies TWP’s platform beyond US based consumer, healthcare and technology companies

TSX is the leading exchange for Energy and Mining companies

Global Diversification

Broadens TWP’s footprint into Canada

Adds banking to TWP’s existing London operation, expanding platform further into Europe

Establishes beachhead for further geographic expansion into Australia, Asia, and other areas of the world

Attractive Banking and Brokerage Opportunity

TWP’s brand and US distribution will augment Westwind’s banking efforts in Canada and Europe

Westwind’s brand will augment TWP’s Energy practice in US market

A larger research universe across more sectors will enhance TWP’s standing with current US brokerage
accounts

Expands Canadian, US and European account list and expands non-resource sector exposure

Strong Cultural Fit

Gain 20 Seasoned Bankers

Independent institutional investment bank focused on growth companies in Energy, Mining, Technology,
Media & Entertainment, Real Estate and Special Situations

Offers equity research on Canadian and Internationally listed companies, strong trading capabilities and
creative advice to corporations on M&A and financing transactions

Founded in 2002

108 employees

Headquartered in Toronto (73 employees)

Additional offices in Calgary (16 employees), London (16 employees), Montreal (3 employees)

Sector expertise includes

Mining: approximately 50% of total revenue for the 6 months ended June 2007, 34 companies under
coverage

Energy: approximately 30% of total revenue for the 6 months ended June 2007; 53 companies under
coverage

$74 million in revenue for last twelve months ended June 30, 2007, historic growth of 30% + per year

Overview of Westwind

Westwind Overview – Key Facts

Key Employee Additions

Lionel F. Conacher, President and CEO of Westwind, will assume the role of President of TWPG

Co-founder of Westwind Partners in January 2002

For the previous 15 years, held increasingly senior positions at investment banking firms in Toronto, New York and
London including Citigroup (London, New York and Toronto), Brookfield Asset Management and National Bank
Financial

Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Art History from Dartmouth College

Mr. Conacher’s role will include:

Member of Executive Committee

Responsible for managing integration of international businesses, overseeing international expansion, corporate
development, and driving growth opportunities between the two firms, including by exploring the build out of
Energy and Mining sectors in the US

After an initial transition period of 6 to 24 months, functional heads of Banking, Sales, Trading and Research will
report to Mr. Conacher

TWP also gains seasoned bankers with strong track records of advising growth companies and entrepreneurs
in the Energy and Mining sectors, including:

Sales

Ross McMaster, Head of Sales

Alec Rowlands, Senior Mining Salesman

JP Veitch, Senior Calgary-based Salesman

Investment Banking

David Beatty, Co-Founder of Westwind, Head of Mining Practice

Kevin Tomlinson, Senior London-based Mining Banker and Geologist

Alex Wylie, Senior Domestic Energy Banker

Paul Colucci, Senior International Energy Banker

Institutional Brokerage

26 total professionals

16 in Toronto, 3 in Calgary, 7
in London

Accounted for 75% of total
revenue in 2006

Sector focused, providing
Equity, M&A and Mezzanine
Financing

Raised over US$17.0 billion
in the last five years

Lead or co-lead in over 140
transactions

M&A is historically between
10% and 20% of banking
revenue

14 analysts and 8 associates

Over 120 companies under
coverage with an average
market cap of $650 million

6 sectors covered

Energy accounting for
43% of the coverage
universe

Mining accounting for 28% of
the coverage universe

12 professionals in sales and
10 in trading

Accounted for 23% of total
revenue in 2006

Access to over 400 global
accounts

Top 3 trader in over 20% of
companies under coverage

Investment Banking

Overview of Westwind

Research

Financing Growth Companies in Mining and Energy

Westwind focuses on banking early stage, high growth Energy and Mining companies with significant equity
funding requirements

Many of Westwind clients are serial fundraisers – Energy and Mining exploration and development follows a
similar pattern of investment, with companies requiring financing throughout the development stage

Westwind has become a “trusted advisor” with many repeat clients, advising on financings and ultimately M&A

Strategy of finding “venture” opportunities and funding these companies on the TSX, TSX-V and AIM markets

Core Practice

Initial Stage – Initial
Exploration Drilling

Seed (pre-IPO) Funding

Capital Need: $10M

Second Stage– Ongoing resource
definition and mine feasibility

Exploration and drilling

Capital Need: $10M - $50MM

Third Stage– Mine
construction

Capital Need: $50MM -
$100MM

Final Stage – Production
and expansion

Typical Westwind Mining Client

M&A Candidates

Focuses on the Junior
and Intermediate North
American E&P market,
including Junior Oil
Sands

Active year to date in
this sector, with 87
Canadian E&P
transactions raising up
to $115MM depending
on the stage of
exploration

Average size of $33MM

Strong consolidation
trends and M&A
opportunities

Since ‘05, Westwind
has completed over 25
transactions raising
over $800MM

Canadian E&P

Oilfield Services

Oilfield services client
of Westwind have an
average market cap
ranging from $120MM -
$3BM – with an
emphasis on $100MM -
$800MM

Average size of
transaction $35 million

Since ‘05, Westwind
has completed over 20
transactions raising
over $1.5BN

International E&P

Recent focus area

Dedicated research
resources

Transactions in pipeline
in bio-diesel and wind
energy sectors

Alternative Energy

Overview of Energy Practice

Within the International
E&P sector, Westwind
focuses on the Junior
and Intermediate
companies in the sector

Run centrally out of
London office

Average size of
transaction in the
sector was $75 million
YTD 2007

Westwind has
completed 20
transactions in ‘05, ‘06
and YTD ‘07

Energy

Note: Currency converted at .96 USD/CAD.

Overview of Mining Practice

Westwind Mining Equity Financing Proceeds

Practice focused primarily on:

Traditional base (e.g. copper and nickel) and precious
metals (e.g. gold, silver and platinum), diamonds and
uranium

Market cap range of $50 million to $1 billion with emphasis
on $100 million to $500 million

Early stage, high growth companies

Strict criteria for new clients

Emphasis on technical due diligence (site visits, leveraging
in-house technical expertise)

Early success with bringing foreign (e.g. ASX-
Listed) mining companies to TSX

Providing access to deeper pool of capital

Wide range of international industry relationships
driven by nearly 100 years of industry expertise in
North America, Australia and Europe

Junior Mining Energy Growth – 55% Canada, 25% UK and
20% Australia

Key Highlights

Proceeds from Westwind-lead mining equity financings have
grown 5 fold from 2005 levels

The average deal size has also tripled over this time period

Approx. 60% of the financings were lead or co-lead mandates

Have led 3 out of 5 of the most important new gold mine
financings

Financed the 1^st coal operation in South Africa

Average Lead

Deal Size:

$10.2 mm

$17.6 mm

$33.3 mm

$297 mm

$493 mm

$1,211 mm

Note: Currency converted at .96 USD/CAD.

The TSX Opportunity – Overview

TSX Group forms a world-leading exchange, with more mining and energy stocks listed on TSX exchanges than
any other exchange

Approximately 40% of TSX’s market capitalization is represented by Mining and Energy stocks (approximately 80%
of the TSX venture exchange)

Energy and Mining are major drivers of the financings in 2007, accounting for 53% of all funds raised during the
first two quarters in Canada

TSX Group aggregate market cap in excess of US$1.8 trillion

Over US$1.3 trillion traded

Global Distribution of Listed Companies

The TSX Group Listed Companies

Overview

Source: World Federation of Exchanges and TSX Group

TSX Group

3,902

Mining

34%

Energy

12%

Diversified Industries

10%

Technology

Healthcare

Real Estate

Other

28%

As of August 2007 (44,880 companies)

The TSX Opportunity – Equity Financings

Total Equity Value Raised

Source: FPInfomart. Year to date as of September 2007

$17.4

$24.7

$30.9

$26.2

$27.6

$21.7

Year

(US$ in billions)

YTD

Energy and Mining are global industries that must be covered globally with the majority of these Companies listed
in Canada

Energy and Mining industry has the characteristics of supporting new companies, ventures and ideas

Global economy drives demand for natural resources

Over $3.0 billion in Canadian domestic Investment Banking fees paid in last 12 months

Westwind Investment Banking Revenue By Sector

$78.8 million

IB Revenue Breakdown by Industry

18 Months between 2006 – June 2007

Note: Financials are unaudited. Currency converted at .96 USD/CAD.

IB Revenue Breakdown by Industry

Sector 2006 6 Months 6/30/07

10.3%

10.6%

Special Sits.

0.6%

2.0%

Real Estate

1.1%

5.2%

Healthcare

3.6%

4.4%

Tech/Media/
Comms.

29.5%

52.0%

Energy

55.0%

25.7%

Mining

Energy

40.8%

Mining

40.3%

Healthcare

3.1%

Technology, Media

& Communications

4.0%

Special Situations

10.4%

Real Estate

1.3%

Westwind Research Coverage

Westwind Research Universe

Note: As of September 28, 2007.

Analyst Overview

Energy

43.4%

Mining

27.9%

Technology, Media

& Communications

15.6%

Special Situations

8.2%

Real Estate

4.9%

Combined Geographic Footprint

Location Employees Opened

San Francisco (HQ) 346 1999

New York 1661999

Mumbai 76 2006

Boston 36 1999

Palo Alto 14 2001

London 12 2007

Zurich (in formation) 10 2007

Portland 7 2006

Chicago 2 2007

Cleveland 1 2007

Baltimore 1 2007

TWP Offices

Westwind Offices

Location Employees Opened

Toronto (HQ) 73 2002

Calgary 16 2004

London 16 2005

Montreal 3 2005

Note: As of September 28, 2007.

Total Westwind Employees - 108

Total TWP Employees - 671

Total Combined Employees - 779

Pro Forma Investment Banking Revenue By Sector

Current TWP Sector Mix

Pro Forma

Investment Banking Revenue Breakdown by Industry – 2007 YTD (as of June 30)

$68.9 million

$106.2 million

Technology,

Media &

Communications

43.6%

Technology,

Media &

Communications

62.6%

Note: Financials are unaudited.

Mining

22.3%

Energy

9.5%

Consumer

9.7%

Healthcare

14.9%

Healthcare

22.3%

Consumer

15.2%

Pro Forma Investment Banking Revenue Overview

Westwind

TWP Consensus Street Estimate ⁽¹⁾

Combined Company

(1) TWP 2007E and 2008E based on current Wall Street analysts’ consensus. Westwind banking estimates based on internal Westwind estimates.

(US$ in millions)

$107.0

$165.7

$257.5

$206.7

$50

$100

$150

$200

$250

$300

2005A

2006A

2007E

2008E

$75.3

$124.1

$174.5

$136.7

$20

$40

$60

$80

$100

$120

$140

$160

$180

$200

2005A

2006A

2007E

2008E

$31.7

$41.6

$83.0

$70.0

$10

$20

$30

$40

$50

$60

$70

$80

$90

2005A

2006A

2007E

2008E

Pro Forma Research Universe

616 Companies Under Coverage

738 Companies Under Coverage

TWP Current Research Universe

Pro Forma Research Universe

Technology,

Media &

Communications

45.6%

Technology,

Media &

Communications

40.8%

Note: As of September 28, 2007.

Resources account for 14% of the Russell 2000 Growth and 14% of the S&P 500

Healthcare

20.2%

Other

2.2%

Mining

4.6%

Consumer

15.6%

Industrial

Growth

6.6%

Energy

10.0%

Healthcare

23.3%

Consumer

18.0%

Industrial

Growth

11.4%

Energy

3.3%

Pro Forma Research Universe

Growth Focused Institutional Firms Research Rankings

Note: As of September 28, 2007. TWP results are pro forma for Westwind. Results are for North American coverage only.

Pro Forma Diversified Revenue Mix

TWP

Westwind

Pro Forma

Net Revenue Breakdown by Segment – 6 months as of June 30, 2007

$46.1 million

$148.4 million

$194.5 million

Note: Financials are unaudited. Based on 2007 YTD as of June 30. Currency converted at .96 USD/CAD.

(1) Includes Asset Management Revenue and Net Interest Income.

Investment

Banking

$106.2MM;

55%

Brokerage

$62.9MM;

32%

Other (1)

$5.5MM;

Asset Management

$20.0MM;

10%

Brokerage

$55.1MM;

37%

Investment

Banking

$68.9MM;

46%

Other (1)

$4.5MM;

Asset Management

$20.0MM;

14%

Investment

Banking

$37.3MM;

82%

Institutional

Brokerage

$7.8MM;

17%

Other

$1.0MM;

Integration Strategy

The businesses will be integrated as soon as practicable

The two organizations have a strong cultural fit and a shared vision for helping entrepreneurs fund and grow
their businesses

We will integrate the businesses along functional groups in order to best realize the revenue opportunities
available to the combined firm

We believe that a uniform brand makes the most sense – Thomas Weisel Partners

Banking

Research

Sales

Trading

One practice,
organized along
industry sectors

Energy and
Mining will be run
out of Canada

Existing TWP
sectors report to
current Co-
Directors of
Banking

One branded
product

Reports to Head
of Research

Synergies on
brokerage side

Separate sales
force “tag
teaming”
accounts to drive
incremental
revenue

Partnership
approach

Reporting to
Head of Sales

One consolidated
book

Reports to Head
of Trading

Future Outlook and Opportunities for Enhanced Growth

Financial and Strategic Outlook

(1)

2007E and 2008E current Street Consensus represent the consensus net revenue and Non-GAAP EPS estimates of Wall Street analysts for TWPG. Non-GAAP EPS figures based on fully
diluted shares outstanding. Non-GAAP reconciliation calculation found on slide 24.

(2)

Westwind Net Revenue estimates based on internal Westwind estimates.

(3)

Pro forma includes transaction adjustments for lost interest income on cash used in the transaction, additional incremental operating costs and a common compensation ratio.

(US$ in millions, except per share data)

(1)

(2)

(3)

Future Growth Opportunities

Westwind’s core clients benefit from TWP’s bulge bracket execution
capabilities

Presence in UK will expand TWP’s reach

Cross Border M&A

TWP’s brand and US distribution to help lead to higher banking
market share in Consumer, Healthcare, Technology, Media and
Telecom

Expand Westwind’s Banking
Practice in Canada

Immediate scale to existing TWP business in banking

Utilize Westwind’s experience regarding AIM-listed companies and
the re-listing of international companies strategy on the TSX

European Expansion

Leverage Westwind’s global view of alternative and renewable
energy to build out existing TWP alternative energy practice

Alternative Energy Opportunity

Potential to open offices in the US, expand research and banking to
US energy opportunity

US Opportunity

Broader research coverage leading to more votes with key accounts

Sell US research to Canadian accounts/ Canadian research to US
accounts

Increase Westwind’s trading revenue

Increase Brokerage Revenue while
Leveraging Current Cost Base

Pro Forma Reconciliation

Note: As TWP does not issue guidance, accretion per share was derived using current Wall Street analysts’ consensus “Non-GAAP” estimates as derived
from First Call as of Sept 28, 2007. These non-GAAP diluted earnings per share amounts exclude expected transaction-related expense of (i) $0.23 -
$0.25 per diluted share of tax-affected amortization of intangibles and (ii) $0.01 per diluted share of tax-affected one-time charges. In addition, because
we have historically excluded our IPO award expense from our non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, the non-GAAP diluted earnings per share amounts
have also been adjusted upwards by $0.03 in order to account for the effect of the issuance of additional shares as transaction consideration.

Assumes 40% of purchase price is allocated to transaction intangibles ($50.1 million), including transaction related expenses of which 80% is amortized
over the first 3 years and the remaining 20% is amortized over the following 5 years. Numbers in table are net of taxes.

Assumes $1.0 million in one-time restructuring charges related to integration amortized over 3 years. Numbers in table are net of taxes.

The non-GAAP diluted earnings per share amounts are adjusted upwards by $0.03 in order to account for the effect of the issuance of additional shares
as transaction consideration.

Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Reconciliation

(US$ in millions, except per share data)

Pro Forma 6/30/07 Balance Sheet

Pro Forma Capitalization Analysis

(US$ in millions)

Note: Financials are unaudited.

(1)

Adjusted for minimum capital agreed to by Westwind and the cash portion of purchase price of $45.0 million.

(2)

Assumes $23.8 million in book value at close.

(1)

(2)

The contents of this filing and the documents attached hereto contain forward-looking statements that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements were based on various factors and were derived utilizing numerous assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, Thomas Weisel Partners Group, Inc.’s (“TWPG’s”) and Westwind Capital Corporation’s (“Westwind’s”) ability to complete the transaction in a timely manner or at all, implement their strategic initiatives and achieve the expected benefits of the transaction, integrate their operations and retain their professionals, as well as competitive, economic, political, and market conditions and fluctuations, government and industry regulation, other risks relating to the transaction, including the effect of the announcement of the transaction on the companies’ business relationships, operating results and business generally and other factors, including those that are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in TWPG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and other periodic reports filed by TWPG with the SEC thereafter (“Exchange Act Reports”). Most of these factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond TWPG’s or Westwind’s control. You should consider the areas of risk described in connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made herein and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. For any forward-looking statements contained herein, TWPG claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. TWPG does not assume any obligation to update the information contained herein in the future.

In connection with the proposed transaction, Thomas Weisel Partners will be filing a proxy statement and relevant documents concerning the transaction with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). SECURITY HOLDERS OF THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders can obtain free copies of the proxy statement and other documents when they become available (i) by calling Investor Relations at 415-364-2500, (ii) by going to the Investor Relations section of www.tweisel.com or (iii) by mailing a request to Thomas Weisel Partners, Investor Relations, One Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104. In addition, documents filed with the SEC by Thomas Weisel Partners are available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov.

Thomas Weisel Partners and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Thomas Weisel Partners in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding Thomas Weisel Partners’ directors and executive officers is available in Thomas Weisel Partners’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, which was filed with the SEC on March 16, 2007, and its proxy statement for its 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 12, 2007. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov and from Investor Relations at Thomas Weisel Partners as described above. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will be included in the proxy statement and the other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available.