UNITED STATES
SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
NEWSTAR FINANCIAL, INC.
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
65251F105
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(CUSIP Number)
July 18, 2007
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this
Schedule is filed:
[ ] Rule 13d-1(b)
[X] Rule 13d-1(c)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(d)
* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which
would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of
the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see
the Notes).
Continued on following pages
Page 1 of 15 Pages
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.: 65251F105 Page 2 of 15 Pages
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
SAB CAPITAL PARTNERS, L.P.
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
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Number of 5. Sole Voting Power - 0 -
Shares ----------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power 1,396,544
Owned by Each ----------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 7. Sole Dispositive Power - 0 -
Person With ----------------------------------------------------------
8. Shared Dispositive Power 1,396,544
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,396,544
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions)
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
3.85% based on 36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007.
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12. Type of Reporting Person:
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.: 65251F105 Page 3 of 15 Pages
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
SAB CAPITAL PARTNERS II, L.P.
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
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Number of 5. Sole Voting Power - 0 -
Shares ----------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power 30,905
Owned by Each ----------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 7. Sole Dispositive Power - 0 -
Person With ----------------------------------------------------------
8. Shared Dispositive Power 30,905
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
30,905
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions)
[ ]
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
0.09% based on 36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007.
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12. Type of Reporting Person:
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.: 65251F105 Page 4 of 15 Pages
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
SAB OVERSEAS MASTER FUND, L.P.
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Cayman Islands
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Number of 5. Sole Voting Power - 0 -
Shares ----------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power 579,766
Owned by Each ----------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 7. Sole Dispositive Power - 0 -
Person With ----------------------------------------------------------
8. Shared Dispositive Power 579,766
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
579,766
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions)
[ ]
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
1.6% based on 36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007.
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12. Type of Reporting Person:
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.: 65251F105 Page 5 of 15 Pages
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
SAB CAPITAL ADVISORS, L.L.C.
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
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Number of 5. Sole Voting Power - 0 -
Shares ----------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power 2,007,215
Owned by Each ----------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 7. Sole Dispositive Power - 0 -
Person With ----------------------------------------------------------
8. Shared Dispositive Power 2,007,215
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,007,215
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions)
[ ]
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
5.54% based on 36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007.
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12. Type of Reporting Person:
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.: 65251F105 Page 6 of 15 Pages
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
SAB CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
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Number of 5. Sole Voting Power - 0 -
Shares ----------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power 2,007,215
Owned by Each ----------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 7. Sole Dispositive Power - 0 -
Person With ----------------------------------------------------------
8. Shared Dispositive Power 2,007,215
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,007,215
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions)
[ ]
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
5.54% based on 36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007.
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12. Type of Reporting Person:
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.: 65251F105 Page 7 of 15 Pages
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
SAB CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
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Number of 5. Sole Voting Power - 0 -
Shares ----------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power 2,007,215
Owned by Each ----------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 7. Sole Dispositive Power - 0 -
Person With ----------------------------------------------------------
8. Shared Dispositive Power 2,007,215
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,007,215
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions)
[ ]
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
5.54% based on 36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007.
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12. Type of Reporting Person:
OO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.: 65251F105 Page 8 of 15 Pages
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only).
SCOTT A. BOMMER
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(a) [X]
(b) [ ]
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America
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Number of 5. Sole Voting Power - 0 -
Shares ----------------------------------------------------------
Beneficially 6. Shared Voting Power 2,007,215
Owned by Each ----------------------------------------------------------
Reporting 7. Sole Dispositive Power - 0 -
Person With ----------------------------------------------------------
8. Shared Dispositive Power 2,007,215
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,007,215
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See
Instructions)
[ ]
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
5.54% based on 36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007.
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12. Type of Reporting Person:
IN
Page 9 of 15 Pages
Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:
NewStar Financial, Inc. (the "Issuer").
Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
500 Boylston Street, Suite 1600, Boston, MA 02116.
Item 2(a) Name of Person Filing:
This Statement is filed on behalf of each of the following
Persons (collectively, the "Reporting Persons"):
i) SAB Capital Partners, L.P. ("SAB");
ii) SAB Capital Partners II, L.P. ("SAB II", and together
with SAB, the "Domestic Partnerships");
iii) SAB Overseas Master Fund, L.P. (the "Master Fund");
iv) SAB Capital Advisors, L.L.C. (the "General Partner");
v) SAB Capital Management, L.P. (the "Investment Manager");
vi) SAB Capital Management, L.L.C. (the "IMGP"); and
vii) Scott A. Bommer ("Mr. Bommer").
This Statement relates to Shares (as defined herein) held for
the accounts of each of SAB, SAB II, and the Master Fund. The General Partner
serves as the general partner of each of the Domestic Partnerships and the
Master Fund. The Investment Manager serves as the investment manager of each
of the Domestic Partnerships and the Master Fund. The IMGP serves as the
general partner of the Investment Manager. Mr. Bommer serves as the managing
member of each of the General Partner and IMGP.
Any disclosures herein with respect to persons other than the
Reporting Persons are made on information and belief after making inquiry to
the appropriate party.
Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence:
The address of the principal business office of each of the
Reporting Persons is 767 Fifth Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, New York 10153.
Item 2(c). Citizenship:
i) SAB is a Delaware limited partnership;
ii) SAB II is a Delaware limited partnership;
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iii) The Master Fund is a Cayman Islands exempted limited
partnership;
iv) The General Partner is a Delaware limited liability
company;
v) The Investment Manager is a Delaware limited partnership;
vi) The IMGP is a Delaware limited liability company; and
v) Mr. Bommer is a citizen of the United States of America.
Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share (the "Shares")
Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:
65251F105
Item 3. If This Statement is Filed Pursuant to ss.ss.240.13d-1(b) or
240.13d-2(b) or (c), Check Whether the Person Filing is a:
This Item 3 is not applicable.
Item 4. Ownership:
Item 4(a). Amount Beneficially Owned
As of July 27, 2007:
(a) SAB may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 1,396,544
Shares held for its account;
(b) SAB II may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 30,905
Shares held for its account;
(c) The Master Fund may be deemed to be the beneficial owner
of 579,766 Shares held for its account; and
(d) Each of the General Partner, Investment Manager, IMGP and
Mr. Bommer may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of 2,007,215 Shares held
for the accounts of each of SAB, SAB II, and the Master Fund. This amount
includes: A) 1,396,544 Shares held for the account of SAB; B) 30,905 Shares
held for the account of SAB II; and C) 579,766 Shares held for the account of
the Master Fund.
Item 4(b). Percent of Class:
(a) As of July 27, 2007, the number of Shares SAB may be
deemed to be the beneficial owner of constitutes approximately 3.85% of the
total number of Shares outstanding (based upon information provided by the
Issuer in its most recently filed quarterly report on Form 10-Q there were
approximately 36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007).
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(b) As of July 27, 2007, the number of Shares SAB II may be
deemed to be the beneficial owner of constitutes approximately 0.09% of the
total number of Shares outstanding (based upon information provided by the
Issuer in its most recently filed quarterly report on Form 10-Q there were
approximately 36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007).
(c) As of July 27, 2007, the number of Shares the Master Fund
may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of constitutes approximately 1.6% of
the total number of Shares outstanding (based upon information provided by the
Issuer in its most recently filed quarterly report on Form 10-Q there were
approximately 36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007).
(d) As of July 27, 2007, the number of Shares the General
Partner, the Investment Manager, the IMGP and Mr. Bommer may be deemed to be
the beneficial owner of constitutes approximately 5.54% of the total number of
Shares outstanding (based upon information provided by the Issuer in its most
recently filed quarterly report on Form 10-Q there were approximately
36,260,775 shares outstanding as of May 9, 2007).
Item 4(c). Number of Shares of which such person has:
SAB:
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(i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 1,396,544
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of: 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of: 1,396,544
SAB II:
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(i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 30,905
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of: 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of: 30,905
The Master Fund:
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(i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 579,766
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of: 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of: 579,766
The General Partner, Investment Manager, IMGP and Mr. Bommer:
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(i) Sole power to vote or direct the vote: 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or direct the vote: 2,007,215
(iii) Sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of: 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of: 2,007,215
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Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class:
This Item 5 is not applicable.
Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another
Person:
This Item 6 is not applicable.
Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which
Acquired the Security Being Reported on By the Parent Holding
Company:
This Item 7 is not applicable
Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group:
See disclosure in Item 2 hereof.
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group:
This Item 9 is not applicable.
Item 10. Certification:
By signing below each of the Reporting Persons certifies
that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, the securities referred to
above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect
of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and
were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in
any transaction having that purpose or effect.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Date: July 30, 2007
/s/ Michael Casey
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Michael Casey, attorney-in-fact for Scott
A. Bommer, individually and (a) as
managing member of SAB Capital Advisors,
L.L.C., for itself and as the general
partner of (i) SAB Capital Partners, L.P.;
and (ii) SAB Capital Partners II, L.P.;
and (iii) SAB Overseas Master Fund, L.P.;
and (b) as managing member of SAB Capital
Management, L.L.C., for itself and as the
general partner of SAB Capital Management,
L.P.
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EXHIBIT 1
JOINT ACQUISITION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(k)
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on
Schedule 13G, is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all
subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G, shall be filed on
behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional
joint acquisition statements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be
responsible for the timely filing of such amendments, and for the completeness
and accuracy of the information concerning him or it contained therein, but
shall not be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the information
concerning the others, except to the extent that he or it knows or has reason
to believe that such information is inaccurate.
DATED: July 30, 2007
/s/ Michael Casey
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Michael Casey, attorney-in-fact for Scott A.
Bommer, individually and (a) as managing
member of SAB Capital Advisors, L.L.C.,
for itself and as the general partner of
(i) SAB Capital Partners, L.P.; and (ii)
SAB Capital Partners II, L.P.; and (iii)
SAB Overseas Master Fund, L.P.; and (b)
as managing member of SAB Capital
Management, L.L.C., for itself and as the
general partner of SAB Capital Management,
L.P.
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EXHIBIT 2
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT, that I, Scott A. Bommer, hereby make,
constitute and appoint each of Michael Casey, Brian Jackelow and Alessandro De
Giorgis, acting individually, as my agent and attorney-in-fact for the purpose
of executing in my name, (a) in my personal capacity or (b) in my capacity as
managing member of or in other capacities with SAB Capital Advisors, L.L.C., a
Delaware limited liability company, and each of its affiliates or entities
advised or controlled by me or SAB Capital Advisors, L.L.C., all documents,
certificates, instruments, statements, filings and agreements ("documents") to
be filed with or delivered to any foreign or domestic governmental or
regulatory body or required or requested by any other person or entity
pursuant to any legal or regulatory requirement relating to the acquisition,
ownership, management or disposition of securities, futures contracts or other
investments, and any other documents relating or ancillary thereto, including,
without limitation, all documents relating to filings with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") pursuant to the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Act"), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, including,
without limitation: (1) all documents relating to the beneficial ownership of
securities required to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(d) or
Section 16(a) of the Act, including, without limitation: (a) any acquisition
statements on Schedule 13D or Schedule 13G and any amendments thereto, (b) any
joint filing agreements pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k), and (c) any initial
statements of, or statements of changes in, beneficial ownership of securities
on Form 3, Form 4 or Form 5 and (2) any information statements on Form 13F
required to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(f) of the Act.
All past acts of these attorneys-in-fact in furtherance of the
foregoing are hereby ratified and confirmed.
This Power of Attorney shall remain in effect until revoked, in
writing, by the undersigned.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of
Attorney, this 9th day of August 2006.
/s/ Scott A. Bommer
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Scott A. Bommer