February 26, 2007
Aequitas announces the hiring of two new managers for Healthcare Division

Portland, Ore - Aequitas Capital Management is pleased to announce the hiring of Trent Bangerter and Scott Long as Business Development Managers for Healthcare Markets. Mr. Bangerter will be managing distribution within the Western Region while Mr. Long will manage the Midwest Region to support the company's nationwide expansion into the healthcare sector with their CarePayment patient finance program.

Mr. Bangerter comes to Aequitas with over 15 years of senior executive and board level experience and possesses a solid track record of successes in the areas of M & A, finance, new construction, charitable fund raising, and management. Mr. Bangerter graduated from BYU with honors completing a business major and international relations minor.

Mr. Long has over 11 years of sales and sales management experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Aequitas, Mr. Long was the Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Key Equipment Finance. Mr. Long graduated from the University of Kentucky, College of Communications, with a degree in business communications.

"The addition of Trent and Scott to our Aequitas team is a significant step forward as we increase and enhance our marketing and distribution efforts. They will play a key role as we continue our rapid expansion into the national healthcare market," states Steve Wright, Senior Managing Director of Healthcare Markets at Aequitas Capital.

About Aequitas Capital Management
Established in 1993, Aequitas Capital is an alternative investment firm providing private equity and commercial finance products to the middle market, healthcare and energy sectors. Our value proposition for our clients is in our hands-on approach to advising, structuring and investing. For more information visit www.aequitascapital.com or call (503) 419-3500.

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