Exhibit a (1)
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
OF
GAM AVALON, L.P.
The undersigned, desiring to form a limited partnership under the laws of the
State of Delaware does hereby certify as follows:
(1) The name of the limited partnership is GAM Avalon, L.P. (the
"Partnership").
(2) The registered office of the Partnership in the State of Delaware is
located at 1013 Centre Road in the City of Wilmington, County of New
Castle. The name of the registered agent of the Partnership at such
address is Corporation Service Company.
(3) Global Asset Management (USA) Inc. is the sole general partner (the
"General Partner") of the Partnership. The business address of the
General Partner is 135 East 57th Street, New York, New York 10022.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate on the 7th day
of June , 2000.
Global Asset Management (USA) Inc.
General Partner
By:/s/ Kevin J. Blanchfield
-------------------------------
Name: Kevin J. Blanchfield
Title: Chief Operating Officer