Berlin, 4 July 2002

Together with his co-workers, former Andersen tax partner Eckart Nürnberger, age 46, joined KPMG Germany's New York team of tax experts in June of this year. Eckart Nürnberger is an important addition to KPMG's stateside German tax practice.

Nürnberger is licensed in Germany as an attorney at law, tax advisor and CPA. For the past seven years, he has above all advised German clients regarding their U.S. investments. His main focus will remain in this area.

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