BSG Bisys Grp.

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Sica Consultants, Inc., a provider of consulting services to the financial industries today announced its successful representation of D&O Concepts and David A. Ratner and Associates in its transaction with The BISYS Group, Inc. (NYSE:BSG). Ratner and Associates, which was established in 1989, and D&O Concepts, established in 1995, have offices in Livingston, New Jersey. David Ratner, principal and president of both operations brings 25 years of directors' and officers liability and professional liability experience to Tri-City. "We are pleased to join BISYS Tri-City Brokerage because of the strategic fit of our two operations. We bring depth to their capabilities and their national presence gives us the ability to expand our geographic reach," Ratner said. Sica Consultants was founded in 1991 by Alexander W. Sica. It is a nationally recognized leader in providing consulting and advisory services and in creating, developing and managing growth opportunities related to the financial services industries. Sica Consultants works closely with their clients throughout the Merger & Acquisition and Strategic Alliance process; from finding compatible partners, to determining proper business valuations and deal structures, to examining tax issues and continuing on through due diligence, deal closing and integration. John Jennings, President of Tri-City Brokerage stated, "BISYS' purchase of Ratner and Associates and D&O Concepts brings Tri-City a new level of expertise in the professional liability space. Adding the exclusive lawyers' professional program and the broad capabilities of the brokerage team, together, we bring expanded service and resources to clients of both companies." David Ratner observed, "This deal would not have happened without Sica Consultants. They added tremendous value throughout the entire process. Beginning with finding the right partner, through valuation and diligence and right to the close, their service was impeccable." For more information on Sica Consultants, including its corporate philosophy, the services provided, recent transactions, key clients and officer backgrounds you may visit its website at http://www.sicaconsultants.com/, or you may contact Alexander W. Sica, President via email at or by phone at (201) 805-1561. DATASOURCE: Sica Consultants, Inc. CONTACT: Alexander W. Sica, President, +1-201-805-1561, Web site: http://www.sicaconsultants.com/

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