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EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT A
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Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) of Regulation 13D-G of the General Rules
and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
undersigned agree that the statement to which this Exhibit is attached is filed
on behalf of each of them in the capacities set forth below.
Dated: July 10, 2000
WYNNCHURCH CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.
By: Wynnchurch Partners, L.P., its general
partner
By: Wynnchurch Management, Inc., its
general partner
By: /s/ John Tomes*
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Name: John Tomes
Its: Vice President
WYNNCHURCH CAPITAL PARTNERS CANADA, L.P.
By: Wynnchurch Partners Canada, L.P., its
general partner
By: Wynnchurch GP Canada, Inc., its
general partner
By: /s/ John Tomes*
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Name: John Tomes
Its: Vice President
WYNNCHURCH PARTNERS, L.P.
By: Wynnchurch Management, Inc., its
general partner
By: /s/ John Tomes*
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Name: John Tomes
Its: Vice President
WYNNCHURCH MANAGEMENT, INC.
By: /s/ John Tomes*
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Name: John Tomes
Its: Vice President
WYNNCHURCH PARTNERS CANADA, L.P.
By: Wynnchurch GP Canada, Inc., its
general partner
By: /s/ John Tomes*
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Name: John Tomes
Its: Vice President
WYNNCHURCH GP CANADA, INC.
By: /s/ John Tomes*
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Name: John Tomes
Its: Vice President
*By: /s/ Alisa B. Hoy
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Alisa B. Hoy
Attorney-in-Fact