Crossvault Capital Management, LLC Named "Top Guns" In Ranking by Informa Investment Solutions

Business Wire, Feb 23, 2009

SAN ANTONIO -- Crossvault Capital Management today announced that it has been named "Top Guns" by Informa Investment Solutions (IIS) PSN database in both the Domestic All Cap Growth Equity Universe in the 1 Star category and the Domestic Municipals Fixed Income Universe in the 3 Star category for the quarter ending December 31, 2008. The 1 Star ranking is based on performance for the most recent quarter, and the 3 Star ranking is based on performance for the trailing 3 year period.* Each category recognizes the ten top performing managers for a specific time period vs. their peer group.

The PSN database was the first investment manager search and evaluation database and has been recognized as a leader in providing separately managed account information. PSN presents information on more than 2,000 managers and more than 25 years of historical performance. The database was designed to assist investment professionals in manager searches and evaluation processes. More information about the database and IIS is available at their website, www.informais.com.

"We are pleased to receive this recognition for both our equity and fixed income portfolios in the midst of the on-going market turmoil. I think that many other investors have been surprised by the volatility in their bond holdings, so our excellent fixed income performance has been appreciated by our clients," said Laura Ehrenberg-Chesler, Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer.

About Crossvault Capital Management, LLC

Crossvault Capital Management, LLC was founded in early 2000 as a boutique investment advisory firm by Laura Ehrenberg-Chesler and Marilou Long. It is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm is owned entirely by the founders and an additional principal, Jacque Smith. Crossvault offers customized equity, fixed income, and balanced separate account management for high net worth individuals and institutions. For additional information, see www.crossvault.com.

Crossvault Capital Management, LLC claims compliance with the CFA Institute's Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS[R]). The CFA Institute has not been involved with or reviewed Crossvault's claim of compliance. To receive a complete list and description of Crossvault's composites and/or a presentation that adheres to the GIPS[R] standards, contact Marilou Long at 210-223-6929, or write Crossvault Capital Management, 7373 Broadway, Suite 107, San Antonio, Texas, 78209, or mlong@crossvault.com. Past Performance is no guarantee of future results.

*Additional information on the PSN database and ranking system:

The peer groups or universes were created using the information collected through the PSN investment manager questionnaire and use only gross of fee returns. The 1 Star category top performers are strictly based on quarterly returns, and the 3 Star category top performers are strictly based on returns for the three year period. Informa Investment Solutions states on its reports that the content of the Investment Manager Top Guns is intended for use by qualified investment professionals.

Reader Contact Information:

Crossvault Capital Management, 7373 Broadway, Suite 107, San Antonio, TX, 78209, Tel: 210-223-6929, www.crossvault.com