MKM Partners Continues To Expand Research Coverage

Matthew D. Conlan Joins Firm and Extends Research Coverage to include the
Energy Industry

GREENWICH, Conn., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- MKM Partners announced today that
Matthew D. Conlan, CFA, has joined the firm as a research analyst covering the
Oilfield Service industry. Matt will also be utilizing his experience and
expertise to generate macro analysis on the broader energy industry.

Matt brings to MKM Partners 18 years of professional experience analyzing the
energy industry, primarily covering Oilfield Services where he has earned the
distinction of being named one of The Wall Street Journal's Top Stock Pickers
four times during his years at Prudential Securities and Weeden & Co. Mr.
Conlan was also previously named a top stock picker by StarMine for his
company coverage within the Energy & Equipment Services sector. In addition,
he has covered the US Integrated Oil Companies and Independent Power
Producers, providing him with broad exposure to multiple sectors. Most
recently, Matt was employed by Brevan Howard Asset Management as a Senior
Energy Analyst.

Matt graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Mathematics and Economics, and earned his CFA designation in 1996. Matt
stated, "I am very excited to join MKM Partners. MKM truly does offer a unique
combination of execution skills and insightful and actionable research. I look
forward to joining the team as well as sharing my investment ideas and
insights with MKM clients." Mr. Conlan will be based in MKM's Greenwich
office.

The ongoing selective expansion of MKM's research team continues to highlight
the firm's effort to provide broader industry coverage while generating
quality research that is differentiated and actionable.

"Matt brings to MKM a wealth of experience and knowledge in an industry we
feel will continue to be relevant and important to our clients. We are eager
to introduce Matt to our client base and thrilled to have him on our team,"
said Steven Messina, President of MKM Partners.

ABOUT MKM PARTNERS LLC
MKM Partners LLC is an institutional equity trading and research firm with
extensive experience in the agency execution of U.S. and international equity
orders. Headquartered in Greenwich, with offices in New York City, Boston,
Cleveland, Austin and Grosse Pointe, MKM provides clients with timely and
unbiased economic, technical, and fundamental research. In addition to
providing timely access to its traders and analysts, MKM focuses on providing
effective communication and exceptional service to clients across both its
trading and research platforms. More information about MKM Partners can be
found at www.mkmpartners.com.

For more information, contact:
Steven Messina, President
(203) 861-9060
steve@mkmpartners.com

SOURCE MKM Partners LLC

Steven Messina, President, MKM Partners LLC, +1-203-861-9060,
steve@mkmpartners.com