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 Matsco---No Confirmation/Denial 
          from Shieman, But Rumors Continue   May 9th, Friday, the Matsco Companies President Matt Shieman 
          said he would send Leasing News a statement on changes at Matsco on 
          Monday.  
 
 http://www.leasingnews.org/pictures_past/past_9-19-02.htm   “What I can say is that the rumor 
          statement is far from being accurate and that the financial performance 
          of the Company this year has never been better in its 20 year history.   “Hope all is well with you and 
          I will send response on Monday.   “Matt”   The information does not pertain 
          to the performance of Matsco or Greater Bay Bank, but a major change and direction 
          of the company; specifically, another company that is cutting off lease 
          brokers. It appears more companies 
          are relying on their in house sales 
          staff, captive vendors, and niche market places. At one time, the great majority 
          welcomed “broker business,” but that does not appear to be the growing 
          trend today.   In the meantime, we continue to 
          receive e-mails from many readers, such as:   “They are definitely out of the 
          commercial and broker business and  they have let some people go. 
          They took everyone off site last week and let  the survivors know about the changes.” 
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