This promotion is a reflection of the outstanding job Lee has done for the past 10 years. His relationship with organizations like NIRI and PRSA has proven invaluable to Business Wire.

This promotion is a reflection of the outstanding job Neal has done managing the Atlanta region and also the outstanding role he has played mentoring a large group of Business Wire managers. He has consistently demonstrated a very creative approach to both sales and management and has built a very successful and loyal client base over the past 14 years.

This promotion is a reflection of the outstanding job Gregg has done managing an international sales force of almost one hundred people. He has played the lead role in opening Business Wire offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Tokyo and extending the Business Wire brand internationally.

This promotion is a reflection of the outstanding job Neil has done positioning Business Wire as truly the global leader in news distribution. He has built Business Wire's global distribution network to an unsurpassed level and has initiated myriad exclusive distribution agreements for the company throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

We are very proud to have received this patent. It is a solid endorsement of our on-going commitment to be the innovative leader in the news industry and set the gold standard for our industry.

Our association with Berkshire Hathaway has already generated considerable excitement in the marketplace. Beyond the obvious financial resources, Warren Buffett is recognized and respected worldwide for his business acumen. The response from our clients, business partners and employees has been overwhelmingly positive. We look forward to making our new owner very proud.