Talisman Capital S.A. Hires Peter Bakker to Manage High-Yield and Distressed Portfolio

CHEXBRES, Switzerland, September 20, 2010 - Talisman Capital is pleased to announce that effective September 1, 2010
Peter R.S. Bakker has joined the firm as a Partner. Mr. Bakker will oversee
the high-yield and distressed portions of Talisman's investment activity. Mr.
Bakker has over 25 years of investment management experience in
credit-related strategies, including over 8 years as a senior portfolio
manager with Lazard Asset Management in New York, where he was responsible
for managing global high-yield portfolios exceeding US$1 billion in total
assets, and more than 9 years at NatWest Markets, where he was senior vice
president responsible for high-yield and distressed proprietary trading and
research.

Mr. Geoffrey Tirman, president of Talisman Capital stated, "We are
extremely excited to have Peter join the Talisman Capital team. Peter brings
to Talisman enormous investment experience and analytical know-how in the
high-yield arena, which will greatly assist Talisman in managing its growing
asset base."

About Talisman Capital S.A.

Talisman Capital is a privately held money management firm founded in
1997. The firm manages assets on behalf of institutions and individuals
worldwide through a variety of alternative investment products and
individually managed accounts. In addition, Talisman also provides corporate
bankruptcy and reorganizational advisory services and litigation support
services. Talisman is based in Chexbres, Switzerland. For additional
information, please visit the Company's website at www.talismancap.com or
email us at info@talismancap.com.

Geoffrey J. Tirman of Talisman Capital, +41-21-946-55-05