EXHIBIT 1
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the statement on Schedule 13G/A with
respect to the shares of Common Stock of Viskase Companies, Inc., is, and any
amendment thereto signed by each of the undersigned shall be, filed on behalf of
each undersigned pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of 13d-1(k)
under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended.
Dated: February 9, 2000
PERITUS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Chief Investment Officer
PERITUS CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
By: Peritus Assets Management, Inc.,
Manager
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxxx
Chief Investment Officer
