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EXHIBIT A
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SCHEDULE 13D JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned and each other person executing this joint filing agreement
(this "Agreement") agree as follows:
(i) The undersigned and each other person executing this Agreement are
individually eligible to use the Schedule 13D to which this Exhibit is attached
and such Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of the undersigned and each other
person executing this Agreement; and
(ii) The undersigned and each other person executing this Agreement are
responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13D and any amendments
thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning
such person contained therein; but none of the undersigned or any other person
executing this Agreement is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the
information statement concerning any other persons making the filing, unless
such person knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which, taken together, shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
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In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be signed
by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date set forth
opposite their name.
Date: June 5, 2000 VMM MERGER CORP.
By: /s/ Joseph Pretlow
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Its: President
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Date: June 5, 2000 BAIN CAPITAL FUND VI, L.P.
By: Bain Capital Partners VI, L.P.,
its General Partner
By: Bain Capital Investors VI, Inc.,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Joseph Pretlow
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Its: Managing Director
Date: June 5, 2000 BAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS VI, L.P.
By: Bain Capital Investors VI, Inc.,
its General Partner
By: /s/ Joseph Pretlow
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Its: Managing Director
Date: June 5, 2000 BAIN CAPITAL INVESTORS VI, INC.
By: /s/ Joseph Pretlow
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Its: Managing Director
/s/ W. Mitt Romney
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Date: June 5, 2000 W. Mitt Romney
