D. Berghorst

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Prior to the acquisition of Vector Securities International, Inc. by PVHG in July 1999, Mr. Berghorst was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vector Securities International, Inc. Prior to co-founding Vector Securities International, Inc., Mr. Berghorst was the Managing Director and Co-Head of the Life Sciences/Medical Products Industry Specialty Group within the Corporate Finance Department of Kidder, Peabody where he directed the firm's worldwide resources with respect to the emerging life sciences industry.
Mr. Berghorst earned his B.B.A. Degree from the University of Michigan and his M.B.A. degree from Northwestern University.

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Companies	Position	End
Vector Asset Management, Inc. Vector Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Vector Asset Management invests in later-stage private and public companies in the life sciences and healthcare industries. Specific areas of interest include: biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, plant and animal sciences, healthcare services, healthcare information technology and consumer applications of emerging healthcare technologies. They focus on companies that are raising capital in the private markets prior to the point at which they can access the public markets or execute an alternative exit strategy. Vector looks for companies ready to move from development stage to commercially viable operating entities in a relatively short time. The firm also participates in equity transactions involving securities of small- to mid-cap public companies in the life sciences and healthcare area. Most of Vector's investments are negotiated directly with company management. Vector is an active investor and generally leads or co-leads their investments. They usually serve on the Board of Directors of their portfolio companies. Investments range from $5 million to $15 million with an investment horizon of one to three years.	Private Equity Investor	31/10/2007
Vector Securities LLC Vector Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services	Chairman	29/12/1998
Kidder Peabody & Co., Inc. /Non Retail Unit/ Kidder Peabody & Co., Inc. /Non Retail Unit/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Security brokers & dealers	Corporate Officer/Principal	29/12/1998

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Kidder Peabody & Co., Inc. /Non Retail Unit/ Kidder Peabody & Co., Inc. /Non Retail Unit/ Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Security brokers & dealers	Finance
Vector Securities LLC Vector Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking services	Finance
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Michigan University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Vector Asset Management, Inc. Vector Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Vector Asset Management invests in later-stage private and public companies in the life sciences and healthcare industries. Specific areas of interest include: biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, plant and animal sciences, healthcare services, healthcare information technology and consumer applications of emerging healthcare technologies. They focus on companies that are raising capital in the private markets prior to the point at which they can access the public markets or execute an alternative exit strategy. Vector looks for companies ready to move from development stage to commercially viable operating entities in a relatively short time. The firm also participates in equity transactions involving securities of small- to mid-cap public companies in the life sciences and healthcare area. Most of Vector's investments are negotiated directly with company management. Vector is an active investor and generally leads or co-leads their investments. They usually serve on the Board of Directors of their portfolio companies. Investments range from $5 million to $15 million with an investment horizon of one to three years.	Finance