EXHIBIT A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on
Schedule 13G/A is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all
subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G/A 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 other, except to the extent that he or it knows or has reason
to believe that such information is accurate.
Dated: February 12, 1999.
The TCW Group, Inc.
By: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
Authorized Signatory
Xxxxxx Xxx
By: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx
Under Power of Attorney dated
January 30, 1996, on File with
Schedule 13G/A Amendment Number 1
for Matrix Service Co. dated
January 30, 1996.
Oakmont Corporation
By: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: SRVP Finance
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