STROME MEZZANINE FUND, LP → STROME MARK E

The Reporting Persons acquired the securities covered by this Amendment for investment purposes, in the ordinary course of business, and has no present plans or proposals with respect to any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a)-(j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons intend to assess their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis. Depending on various factors, including without limitation their perception of the Issuer's actual and prospective financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, liquidity, capital resources and other attributes, the respective price levels of the Common Stock, conditions in the securities markets, and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Persons may in the future take such actions with respect to their investment in the Issuer as they may deem appropriate, including without limitation purchasing additional shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer or selling or otherwise disposing some or all of their shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Issuer.