Prescott Thackery Merchant Group Ltd. Appoints Mr. Geoff Salmon as an Advisor to the Firm.

Joshua Kerbel, Managing Director of the Prescott Thackery Merchant Group Ltd. (www.Prescott-Thackery.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Geoff Salmon as an advisor to the firm.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) February 2, 2004 --Joshua Kerbel, Managing Director of the Prescott Thackery Merchant Group Ltd. (www.Prescott-Thackery.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Geoff Salmon as an advisor to the firm. Mr. Salmon is currently a partner with the Toronto-based group, The Venture Catalysts and has worked with small and mid-sized growth companies since 1987. His corporate finance experience spans 13 years, having spent 6 years at a seed capital fund, investing in early stage businesses and 7 years with Trinity Capital and Northern Securities. Over the span of his career, Mr. Salmon has worked with both private and public companies, assisting them with their capital needs. Geoff brings a wealth of resources to Prescott Thackery," said Joshua Kerbel, Managing Director of Prescott Thackery. His experience in due diligence, analysis of business plans and capital markets and deep network of connections in the financial community helps Prescott Thackery better serve its client base."

For further information: Joshua Kerbel, Managing Director of Prescott Thackery Merchant Group Ltd. (416) 885 8349 or Josh@Prescott-Thackery.com

About Prescott Thackery Merchant Group Ltd.
Prescott Thackery Merchant Group is the modern incarnation of a traditional merchant bank and focuses on financing small and mid-sized growth companies. Our funding mandate is to provide up to $5 million per transaction of expansion and working capital for growing businesses through a variety of mechanisms with the goal of preserving their equity structure. Through the innovative use of asset-based lending mechanisms, Prescott Thackery assists undercapitalized and under financed companies that have trouble sourcing financing from other institutions. For additional information please visit our website www.Prescott-Thackery.com or email the firm at Corporate@Prescott-Thackery.com.

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