EX-1 2 ex1.txt JOINT FILING AGREEMENT Exhibit 1 Joint Filing Agreement In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned hereby agree to the joint filing with each other of a Schedule 13G, and all amendments thereto, with respect to each holding of Pilgrim Bank and Thrift Fund, Inc. as to which such a report must be made, and that each such Schedule and all amendments thereto are made on behalf of each of them. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned hereby execute this agreement this 10th day of April, 2001. ING PILGRIM CAPITAL CORPORATION, LLC April 10, 2001 By: /s/ James M. Hennessy ---------------------------------------------- Name: James M. Hennessy Title: President and Chief Executive Officer ING PILGRIM GROUP, LLC April 10, 2001 By: /s/ Michael J. Roland ---------------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Roland Title: Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ING PILGRIM INVESTMENTS, LLC April 10, 2001 By: /s/ Michael J. Roland ---------------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Roland Title: Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer PILGRIM BANK AND THRIFT FUND, INC. April 10, 2001 By: /s/ Michael J. Roland ---------------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Roland Title: Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer