EX-99 2 exhibit_a.txt EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT A JOINT ACQUISITION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k) The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained therein, but shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning the other, except to the extent that he or it knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate. Dated: May 2, 2006 HARVEST MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. By: /s/ Marjorie Gochberg Kellner ------------------------------------ Name: Marjorie Gochberg Kellner Title: Managing Member /s/ James Morgan Rutman ----------------------------------------- JAMES MORGAN RUTMAN /s/ Nathaniel Bohrer ----------------------------------------- NATHANIEL BOHRER /s/ Marjorie Gochberg Kellner ----------------------------------------- MARJORIE GOCHBERG KELLNER