Exhibit 99.1

     Loews Corporation ("Loews") owns approximately 90% of the outstanding
     common stock of CNA Financial Corporation ("CNA").  CNA is the sponsor of
     the pension plan that is the beneficial owner of 16,925 shares of the
     securities reported on this Schedule 13G, which does not exceed 5% of the
     class outstanding.  These shares are managed by a third party investment
     advisor.  The characterization of shared voting power between Loews and
     CNA is made solely as a consequence of SEC interpretations regarding
     control of a subsidiary.  Loews specifically disclaims beneficial
     ownership of these shares.