Announcements
Hispania Capital Partners Completes Investment in CSA Group
06.30.05

CHICAGO, June 30, 2005 - Hispania Capital Partners, in partnership with Duff & Phelps, LLC, announced today its completion of a significant investment in CSA Group, the largest Hispanic owned engineering services firm in the United States. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to recapitalize the company, fund acquisitions and accelerate the adoption of certain strategic initiatives that will enable the company to enhance its competitive position in the industry.

CSA Group is a leading provider of architecture, engineering, program and project management, construction management, operations and maintenance and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors in the United States and Caribbean. CSA is a market leader in water supply, water and wastewater services, transportation and traffic planning services and general infrastructure program management. Engineering News Record currently ranks CSA as one of the Top 200 U.S. Design Firms and number 15 of the Top 25 U.S. Water Supply Firms. The company employs more than 500 professionals in 48 technical and scientific specialties, and has offices in Chicago; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Miami, Fla.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Atlanta, Ga.; and Philadelphia, Pa. For additional information on CSA Group, please visit www.csagroup.com

Hispania Capital Partners is a Chicago-based private equity fund focusing on investment opportunities in later-stage companies serving the U.S. Hispanic market in the areas of print and broadcasting, business services, financial sector, information technology and food manufacturing and distribution. Hispania's general partner, Duff & Phelps, LLC, is a nationally recognized leader in investment banking and financial advisory services. For additional information on Hispania Capital Partners, please visit www.hispaniapartners.com.

Contacts:

Carlos Signoret
(312) 697-4595

Richard Rincon
(312) 697-4637