raggis serves as the portfolio manager of the Partnership. From May 1995 until January 2002 when he formed Alkeon, Mr. Sparaggis was associated with CIBC World Market Corp. ("CIBC WM") and its predecessor, Oppenheimer 8, Co., Inc., where he was a Managing Director. From January 1996 to December 2001, Mr. Sparaggis also

the Investment Manager's investment team. From May 1995 until January 2002 when he formed the Investment Manager, Mr. Sparaggis was associated with CIBC World Market Corp. ("CIBC WM") and its predecessor, Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., where he was a Managing Director. From January 1996 to December 2001, Mr. Sparaggis also

raggis serves as the portfolio manager of the Partnership. From May 1995 until January 2002 when he formed Alkeon, Mr. Sparaggis was associated with CIBC World Market Corp. ("CIBC WM") and its predecessor, Oppenheimer 8, Co., Inc., where he was a Managing Director. From January 1996 to December 2001, Mr. Sparaggis also