U. S. Bank, N.A. has officially exited the Stock Transfer business. Mellon Investor Service has been appointed as the new US Bancorp transfer agent. Effective October 1st, 2002, all US Bancorp shareholders can continue to access their accounts electronically by visiting the Mellon Investor Services web site at www.melloninvestor.com and then clicking the Investor ServiceDirect sign in button. All other shareholders that were serviced by U.S. Bank, N.A. should contact their issuer for information on their successor agent. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Thank you.