Structure Consulting Group Changes Name to The Structure Group to Reflect Diverse Offerings

Business Wire, May 1, 2001

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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2001

Structure Consulting Group LLC, an international software and consulting company providing integrated solutions for the deregulated energy industry, announced today that it will become The Structure Group, effective immediately.

Structure chief executive officer David Hallam said the name change reflects the company's growth to include not only consulting services but innovative software solutions as well.

"As we celebrate Structure's third birthday, it is appropriate to recognize how we have grown from a two-person consulting shop in my backyard to a software and consulting services company with 200 professionals, four offices and a global industry presence," Hallam said.

The Structure Group will continue to offer expertise in such areas as trading and risk management, market readiness, market settlements, enterprise architecture integration, data warehousing and product implementation. In addition, Structure will continue the development of software products that enable asset-backed trading organizations to manage energy trades and ancillary service bidding in complex regional markets.

"Our philosophy has always been that energy market participants need deep industry expertise and external solutions delivered quickly," Hallam said. "Our clients have consistently asked us to help them compete in the new energy economy. We've positioned ourselves to do this with best business practices and innovative software solutions."

About The Structure Group

The Structure Group is a leading provider of energy trading business solutions and consulting services to market participants in North America and Europe. Established in 1998, Structure has experience working with top-tier organizations in all stages of the energy value chain. Structure offers expertise in trading and risk management, forecasting, scheduling and energy management, as well as market settlements, settlement verification and dispute management. Structure's client list includes many of the top 50 power marketers and the major independent system operators in North America.

The company introduced nMarket(TM) in 2000 - an energy trading software product currently being used by power marketers who participate in the California, ERCOT, New England and Ontario markets. nMarket(TM) for the PJM, New York, SPP and Alliance RTO markets will be released later in 2001. Responding to the requests of several of its multi-national clients, Structure began its European operation in the fourth quarter of 2000. In a short period of time, Structure Europe has worked with established European energy companies and new U.S. entrants, helping them prepare for and participate in German, Dutch and U.K. markets.

Structure has offices in Houston, San Francisco, Sacramento and London. For more information about The Structure Group, visit www.scgo.com or contact us directly at media@scgo.com