EXHIBIT A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, the persons named below each hereby agrees that the
Schedule 13D filed herewith and any amendments thereto relating to the
acquisition of shares of the Common Stock of the Company is filed jointly on
behalf of each such person.
Dated: February 17, 1998
BIRCH HOLDINGS LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: Management Committee Member
BIRCH ACQUISITION LLC
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: Managing Member
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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