IMAP Selects Dresner Corporate Services for Public Relations

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - April 29, 2009) - IMAP, an exclusive global organization of leading merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory firms, announced today that it has retained Dresner Corporate Services (DCS) for public relations. Working closely with IMAP, DCS will support IMAP's business objectives and strategic initiatives for its 55 offices in nearly 40 countries across the globe.

"Dresner Corporate Services represents the epitome of professionalism in its client and media interaction," said IMAP President, Mark Esbeck. "Their detailed approach and responsiveness to the needs of our media partners make DCS an integral link and resource in distributing valuable frontline information to the market."

"We are extremely pleased to have been selected by the world's most established and experienced middle-market M&A organization," said David Gutierrez, senior vice president, public relations for Dresner Corporate Services. "We look forward to working closely with the hundreds of IMAP advisors that are creatively working to provide strategic merger, acquisition, divestiture and related corporate financial services to buyers and sellers across the globe."

In 2008, IMAP advisors completed 252 transactions with an aggregate transaction value of more than $13 billion. Seventy-five of these transactions were cross-border closings which involved collaboration between IMAP advisors to connect buyers and sellers throughout the world. According to Thomson Reuters League Tables, IMAP ranked sixth in the world for M&A transactions completed with transaction values up to $200 million in 2008. IMAP also ranked fifth for M&A transactions completed with transaction values up to $50 million; fifth for M&A transactions completed with transaction values up to $100 million; and tenth for M&A transactions completed with transaction values up to $500 million, for the same period.

About IMAP

IMAP is an exclusive global organization of leading merger and acquisition advisory firms. Formed in 1973, IMAP is composed of 55 offices in almost 40 countries throughout North and South America, Eastern and Western Europe, Australia and Asia. In 2008, IMAP advisors completed 252 transactions, with an aggregate transaction value of more than $13 billion. IMAP advisors provide strategic merger, acquisition, divestiture and related corporate finance services. Sellers of mid-size companies and corporate acquirers alike rely upon IMAP for essential local market knowledge and industry expertise delivered with unparalleled global reach. Every business day, somewhere in the world, an IMAP advisor is completing an M&A transaction. More information is available via the Internet at www.imap.com.

About Dresner Corporate Services

Dresner Corporate Services (DCS) is a strategic communications agency specializing in public and investor relations. DCS is focused on delivering tangible, measurable results leading to a superior return-on-investment for its clients. DCS is also affiliated with Dresner Partners, a FINRA-registered, middle-market investment bank. Dresner Partners provides financial advisory services to business owners and managers throughout the United States, including institutional private placements of debt and equity, merger and acquisitions, and valuation and strategic consulting. More information is available at www.dresnerco.biz.

Contact Information: Media Contacts: Sara DeNio Dresner Corporate Services (312) 780-7223 sdenio@dresnerco.com Jennifer Jameson Dresner Corporate Services (312) 780-7241 jjameson@dresnerco.com