W.C. HERAEUS COMPLETES THE ACQUISITION OF PGP INDUSTRIES, INC.

July 11 , 2000

On May 25, 2000, W.C. Heraeus GmbH & Co. KG, a company of the precious metal and technology group Heraeus Holding GmbH announced the acquisition of PGP Industries, Inc. a US based precious metal recycling company. Conway, Del Genio, Gries & Co., LLC served as advisors to PGP.

Conway, Del Genio, Gries & Co., LLC ("CDG"), is a firm providing specialized corporate finance advisory services focused on mergers and acquisitions and restructurings. For further information, please contact Robert A. Del Genio of CDG at (212) 813-1300.