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Appearing in the Monitor's September 2004 Issue

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A Ticket to Ride…Business Aviation Finance Promises Chills & Thrills
By Joseph J. Dini
In the following, Joseph Dini of Merrill Lynch Capital's Business Aviation Group shares what he loves most about the business. Like a ride on a roller coaster, he loves the thrill of the twists and turns and the knowledge that after every downturn, there will always be a recovery.

The Sky's the Limit…Aviation Industry Prepares to Take Off
By Ed Bolen
General aviation manufacturers see 2004 as the year of stabilization for the industry with a period of sustained growth to follow. It is anticipated that manufacturers will also continue to meet customer demands by introducing new models while new ownership options will bring private air travel to more people and companies.

Bonus Depreciation Temporary Regulations: Pleasant Surprises for Business Aviation
By Edward H. Kammerer
The recently enacted Temporary Regulations that clarify the Bonus Depreciation benefits provide some powerful incentives to purchase new aircraft. These benefits come in several forms and may be used by many types of owners.

Trucking Industry Poised for Growth, Says Bank of America
By Wilson Cross
Veterans of any conflict have certain advantages, not the least of which is that they have seen a few battles and survived. The trucking industry over the last few years has produced many such veterans who have - despite adverse conditions - pulled through and begun reaping some of the rewards.

Like-Kind Exchanges: Lessors Can Reap the Benefits in 2005
By Edward J. Vanderslice and Brent C. Abrahm
The like-kind exchange can prove to be a valuable tool for any equipment leasing company that is the tax owner of the financed asset. While the like-kind exchange does involve a degree of complexity, the long-term benefits of a properly structured program can clearly outweigh its costs.

PayNet Trend Data: New Business Origination & Delinquency 2000-2004
Recently released PayNet trend data covering the period of 2000 to 2004 show consistent quarterly growth in new business origination while the delinquency information indicates improved credit quality across all lessors and major equipment categories.

Time to Rebuild: As the Machine Tool Industry Recovers, Lessons From the Past Still Linger
By Kenneth F. Rector
Over the span of the last ten years, the machine tool industry went through the pain of a major shift in supply and demand. The good news for the businesses that survived is they are now better positioned to experience growth and profitability.

The Clock is Ticking…It's Your Move
By Clark T. Smith
Clark Smith, chairman of the American Machine Tool Distributor's Association, shares his views on what machine tool manufacturers and their customers can anticipate as the fourth quarter approaches.

Industry Rebound Calls For Sound Lending Practices and Discipline
By Paul R. Sinsheimer
The construction equipment industry is showing signs of improving - demand for new and used equipment is increasing. In the following article, Paul Sinsheimer of Financial Federal reminds us of the role that sound lending practices and discipline play in achieving the desired outcome - in good times as well as bad.

Equipment Dealers See the Glass as Half Full…And Soon To Be Brimming
By Stephen Young
If you want a dose of good old-fashioned American optimism, spend some time talking to folks who help run construction equipment dealerships. For them, things have gotten better already, and the best is yet to come.

In addition to feature stories, the following columns and sections
appear in every issue:

Dispatches From The Trenches
A column focusing on case law in an effort to highlight legal and practical issues encountered by people in the equipment leasing industry.

Legal Watch
Each issue, the Monitor presents a column covering some of the important legal issues for the leasing industry.

Career Moves
Jim Pawlak provides readers with advice on the job search. He discusses resume writing, cover sheets, interview techniques and much more. Jim, formerly vice president of U.S. Leasing is a syndicated columnist and a sales and marketing consultant.

Newsline
Capturing what's happening in the equipment leasing industry, Newsline has been categorized as the most comprehensive source for news in the entire industry. Newsline covers personnel announcements, mergers and acquisitions, new products/services, seminars, and a variety of other news briefs.

Career Opportunities
The Monitor offers two sections loaded with the latest career opportunities in the equipment leasing industry: the Molloy Associates' classic Career Showcase & the Monitor Network of Classified Ads.

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