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from DEF 14C ~50 pages Underwriting agreement

from PRE 14C ~50 pages Underwriting agreement

from SC 13D 1 page Exhibit 1 to Schedule 13d Joint Acquisition Statement Pursuant to Rule 13(d)-1(k) the Undersigned Acknowledge and Agree That the Foregoing Statement on Schedule 13d Is Filed on Behalf of Each of the Undersigned and That All Subsequent Amendments to This Statement on Schedule 13d Shall Be Filed on Behalf of Each of the Undersigned Without the Necessity of Filing Additional Joint Acquisition Statements. the Undersigned Acknowledge That Each Shall Be Responsible for the Timely Filing of Such Amendments, and for the Completeness and Accuracy of the Information Concerning It or Him Contained Herein, but Shall Not Be Responsible for the Completeness and Accuracy of the Information Concerning the Other Entities or Persons, Except to the Extent That He or It Knows or Has Reason to Believe That Such Information Is Accurate. Dated as April 21, 2000 Fsa Acquisition Corp. Fimalac S.A. By: /S/ Stephen Joynt By: /S/ Veronique Morali Name: Stephen Joynt Name: Veronique Morali Title: President Title: Attorney in Fact Fitch Ibca, Inc. Fimalac Et Cie. By: /S/ Stephen Joynt By: /S/ Robert Gimenez Name: Stephen Joynt Name: Robert Gimenez Title: President Title: Attorney in Fact Fimalac, Inc. Fimalac Participations S.A. By: /S/ Veronique Morali By: /S/ Marc Ladreit De Lacharriere Name: Veronique Morali Name: Marc Ladreit De Lacharriere Title: President Title: Manager Fimalac Communication S.A. By: /S/ Veronique Morali /S/ Marc Ladreit De Lacharriere Name: Veronique Morali Marc Ladreit De Lacharriere Title: President Minerais & Engrais S.A. By: /S/ Frederic Ourbak Name: Frederic Ourbak Title: President

from SC 13D/A 1 page Underwriting agreement

from SC TO-T/A 1 page Exhibit (A)(1)(j)

from SC TO-T/A 1 page Exhibit (A) (1) (I)