Founded in 2001, SSG is more than a nationally recognized boutique investment bank -
it’s a partnership of a team of seasoned special situations veterans who have
worked together for over a decade, sharing common goals and a common vision.

Starting out as SSG Capital Advisors, L.P., continuing their development
as the group was acquired, then leading a buyout to purchase the business
back, SSG’s leadership team has grown together to create an independent
firm with a clear focus. Their history has forged an entrepreneurial spirit that
leads to innovative thinking and bold action. The expertise, mutual respect
and camaraderie they have developed have enabled them to build a team of
professionals and complete over 180 investment banking assignments together.

Berwind Financial hires Mark Chesen, who establishes and grows the Special
Situations Group within the Investment Banking Division.

Matthew Karlson joins Berwind Financial’s Special Situations Group.

Michael Goodman joins Berwind Financial’s Special Situations Group.

J. Scott Victor joins Berwind Special Situations Group after a 17 year career as a
restructuring attorney.

Berwind decides to exit the financial services business, affording Special
Situations Group the opportunity to spin out and form SSG Capital Advisors, L.P.

Robert Smith joins SSG’s New York office after a 20 year career at CIT, most
recently as head of the Northeast Region.

SSG Capital Advisors ranked #14 nationally by Thomson Reuters for number of
deals completed in 2002 less than $100 million.

SSG takes over investment banking arm of Resilience Capital Partners
establishing a Cleveland office.

SSG ranked #5 nationally by The Deal for Investment Banks in Chapter 11 cases.

J. Scott Victor ranked #1 nationally by The Deal for Investment Bankers in
Chapter 11 cases.

SSG is acquired by NatCity Investments, Inc., a subsidiary of National City
Corporation (NYSE:NCC). SSG operates under the name National City’s Special
Situations Group.

SSG ranked #2 nationally by The Deal for Investment Banks in Chapter 11
cases.

National City Corporation is acquired by PNC Financial Services Group.

SSG’s five principals, J. Scott Victor, Mark Chesen, Matthew Karlson, Robert
Smith, and Michael Goodman, form SSG Capital Advisors, LLC and reacquire
the SSG practice from NatCity Investments, Inc.

SSG wins M&A Advisor's Turnaround Award for the Distressed M&A Deal
of the Year ($100 Million and Above) for its role in the Boscov's
Chapter 11 Sale Transaction.

SSG wins Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Award for Special Situation
M&A Deal of the Year ($100 Million and Above) for its role in the Boscov’s
Chapter 11 Sale Transaction.

SSG wins the M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Award for the Boutique Investment Bank
of the Year

SSG wins the M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Award for the Retail Sector Deal of the
Year for its role in the Bruno's Supermarkets, LLC Chapter 11 Sale Transaction.

SSG wins the Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Award for the Deal of the
Year in Retail Stores and Services Industry for its role in the Big 10 Tires
Chapter 11 Sale Transaction.

J. Scott Victor wins the Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Award for
the Restructuring Investment Banker (Boutique/Specialty) of the year.

SSG wins M&A Advisor's Annual M&A Award for the Consumer Services Sector Deal
of the Year for its role in the PCAA Parent, LLC Chapter 11 Sale Transaction.

J. Scott Victor ranked #1 nationally by The Deal for Investment Bankers in
Chapter 11 cases.

SSG ranked #6 nationally by The Deal for Investment Banks in Chapter 11
cases.

SSG celebrates its 10th Anniversary

SSG wins the M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards for the Energy Sector Deal of the
Year for its role in the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Sale Transaction, Consumer and Retail
Products Sector (Over $100 Million) Deal of the Year for its role in the restructuring
of EnviroSolutions Holdings, Inc credit facilities and equity, Consumer and
Retail Products Sector (Under $100 Million) Deal of the Year for its role in the
Trade Secret, Inc. sale transaction, Consumer Services Sector Deal of the Year
Award for its role in the Parking Company America Airports Sale Transaction and
Professional Services Sector Deal of the Year Award for its role in the Ronson
Aviation, Inc Sale Transaction.

SSG named Hottest M&A Investment Bank by The Daily Deal

SSG wins the M&A Advisor’s Middle-Market Financing Award for the Boutique
Investment Banking Firm of the Year.

J. Scott Victor wins the Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Award for
the Boutique Restructuring Investment Banker of the year.

SSG wins the Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Award for the Special
Situation M&A Deal of the Year for its role in the WM Coffman LLC Sale
Transaction.

SSG wins the Association for Corporate Growth New York Champion's Award for
the Investment Banking Firm of the Year.

SSG wins the Association for Corporate Growth New York Champion's Award
for the Consumer Manufacturing and Distribution Deal of the Year for its
role in the Townsends, Inc. Sale Transaction.

J. Scott Victor ranked #4 nationally by The Deal for Investment Bankers in
Chapter 11 cases.

SSG ranked #8 nationally by The Deal for Investment Banks in Chapter 11
cases.

SSG wins the M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Award for the Professional Services
Deal of the Year (B-to-B) for its role in the Sale of Frank Parsons Inc.
to The Supply Room Companies, Inc.