from SC 13D
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<page> Exhibit 1 Joint Filing Agreement This Will Confirm the Agreement by and Among All of the Undersigned That the Schedule 13d Filed on or About This Date With Respect to the Beneficial Ownership by the Undersigned of Common Stock of Pamida Holdings Corporation Is Being, and Any and All Amendments to Such Schedule May Be, Filed on Behalf of Each of the Undersigned. This Agreement May Be Executed in Two or More Counterparts, Each of Which Will Be Deemed an Original, but All of Which Together Shall Constitute One and the Same Instrument. Dated: May 14, 1999 399 Venture Partners, Inc. By: /S/ Helene Shavin Name: Helene Shavin Title: Vice President Citibank, N.A. By: /S/ Glenn S. Gray Name: Glenn S. Gray Title: Vice President & Assistant Secretary Citicorp By: /S/ Glenn S. Gray Name: Glenn S. Gray Title: Assistant Secretary Citigroup Inc. By: /S/ Glenn S. Gray Name: Glenn S. Gray Title: Assistant Secretary
