Exhibit A
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the persons or entities named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each
of them of this Schedule 13D with respect to the Securities of the Issuer and
further agree that this joint filing agreement be included as an exhibit to this
Schedule 13D. In evidence thereof, the undersigned hereby execute this
Agreement as of the 18th day of September, 2000.
ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Senior Vice President
XXXX X. XXXXXX, XX., individually
By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, as attorney-in-fact*
* Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx signs this document on behalf of Xxxx X. Xxxxxx, Xx.
pursuant to a power of attorney of even date herewith and duly executed by Xx.
Xxxxxx.