CAPITAL RESOURCE PARTNERS ANNOUNCES $20 MILLION INVESTMENT IN COMMUNICATIONS DYNAMICS, INC., A LEADING MULTINATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR TO THE COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY

Boston, MA, June 12, 2001 - Capital Resource Partners ("CRP") announced today a $20 million investment in Communications Dynamics, Inc. ("CDI") a leading multinational distributor of voice, video, and data communications equipment and supplies sold to cable television and public data network ("PDN") operators. CRP's investment was two-thirds subordinated debt and one-third redeemable preferred stock. CDI supplies many of the materials used in the construction of cable systems including distribution, drop and in-home subscriber products. In addition, CDI supplies a broad range of fiber optic and telephony products.

Capital Resource Partners, which provides mezzanine and equity capital, led the $40 million junior capital raise with its $20 million investment. Two other mezzanine funds participated in the round. In addition, the company raised $25 million of new senior term debt.

The total proceeds of CDI's capital raise were used to help finance earn-out payments related to prior acquisitions and fund ongoing working capital needs.

According to Bill Holm, Partner, Capital Resource Partners, "We are very excited about our investment in CDI and are confident in management's ability to continue to grow the business. The company has a strong, experienced management team, who have a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics occurring within its markets, a proven ability to identify and capitalize on those opportunities, and a track record of strong growth in sales and profitability."

Capital Resource Partners provides mezzanine and equity capital for growth, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. Through its $425 million fund, Capital Resource Partners IV, CRP invests $5 million to $30 million in a wide range of industries including business and information services, manufacturing, consumer products and services, software telecom, and healthcare services.