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Nogales Investors Completes a $4.0 Million Equity Investment in Chick's Sporting Goods June 24, 2005 LOS ANGELES, CA - Nogales Investors Fund I, LP recently completed a $4.0 million equity investment in Chick's Sporting Goods, a large format sporting goods retailer with 11 locations in Southern California. The proceeds from the investment will be used to provide capital for the Company's continued store expansion. "We are very pleased to partner with Nogales Investors," said Jim Chick, President of Chick's Sporting Goods. "Their flexibility and structuring creativity resulted in a successful transaction, and we are excited to work with Nogales Investors to continue our Company's growth." With their investment in G.I. Joe's, the leading sporting goods retailer based in the Pacific Northwest, Nogales Investors intends to promote sharing of best practices and other value creating activities between the two companies. "We look forward to working with Jim Chick and the staff at Chick's to develop merchandise and operational synergies," said Norm Daniels, CEO/President of G.I. Joe's, "this strategic alliance with Chick's and Nogales Investors will create great opportunities for both of our companies." Luis Nogales, Managing Partner of Nogales Investors, added, "we are excited about the investment and the opportunity to leverage Chick's and G.I. Joe's respective strengths to create value and maximize strategic alternatives." About CHICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC. Chick's Sporting Goods, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of a chain of sporting goods stores in southern California. It sells apparel and sports equipment for fitness, golf, water, and snow sports; in-line skates, scooter, shoes, ski hardware, soft wear/active-wear, and team sports. Chick's Sporting Goods, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is based in Covina, California. About WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC. WestPark Capital, Inc. (WPC) is a full service investment banking and securities brokerage firm that serves the needs of both private and public companies worldwide, as well as individual and institutional investors. WestPark is committed to forging lasting partnerships with emerging growth companies and the investors who back them. WestPark's approach is to provide customized financial solutions for virtually any need. A complete range of investment banking and brokerage services is available to corporate and individual clients. WestPark's corporate finance professionals have the depth of experience and resources to create integrated financing solutions for both private and public marketplaces. Additionally, WestPark offers an exceptional array of private client services through its dedicated group of financial consultants. WestPark Capital understands the importance of strong relationships in today's dynamic business environment and welcomes the opportunity to leverage this power into success for its customers. For more information visit http://www.wpcapital.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Certain factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. These factors are identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect subsequent events. For further information,
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