JOINT FILING AGREEMENTJoint Filing Agreement • September 2nd, 2010 • Becker Drapkin Management, L.P. • Retail-apparel & accessory stores
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of the undersigned hereby agrees to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a statement on Schedule 13D (including amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock of Hot Topic, Inc., and that this Agreement be included as an Exhibit to such joint filing.
GROUP AGREEMENTGroup Agreement • September 2nd, 2010 • Becker Drapkin Management, L.P. • Retail-apparel & accessory stores • New York
This Group Agreement is made as of August 24, 2010 (this “Agreement”), by and among (i) Becker Drapkin Management, L.P. (“BD Management”); BC Advisors, LLC; Steven R. Becker; and Matthew A. Drapkin (together, the “BD Parties”), on the one hand, and (ii) Double Black Diamond Offshore Ltd.; Black Diamond Offshore Ltd.; Carlson Capital, L.P. (“Carlson Capital”); Asgard Investment Corp.; and Clint D. Carlson (together, the “Carlson Parties,” and collectively with the BD Parties, the “Group”), on the other.
