Asset Management FinanceSM Announces Investment in Opus Capital
Top-performing small cap value manager to use AMF’s innovative financing technique to preserve its independence and facilitate future equity transfers

NEW YORK (May 24, 2006) – Asset Management Finance Corporation (AMFSM) announced today it has made an investment in Opus Capital ("Opus"), a top-performing Cincinnati-based asset management firm with over $1 billion in assets under management. Under the terms of the Revenue Share InterestSM (RSISM) agreement, AMFSM will provide this financing in exchange for a specified percentage of Opus’s gross revenue for a period of 11 years.

Founded in 1996 by Jakki and Len Haussler, Opus Capital is a leading investment advisor specializing in small capitalization value stocks for institutional investors, and wealth management services for high net worth individuals. In the institutional marketplace, the firm offers separate account management for corporate retirement plans, public funds, endowments, foundations, and registered investment companies, using a proprietary combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to construct and maintain value-oriented portfolios for clients.

"The ability to maintain our independence and to stay true to our investment process has been the key to the success of Opus," said Jakki L. Haussler, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Opus Capital. "The investment by AMF allows us to retain complete control of the firm, ensures the long-term continuity of the investment and management teams, and facilitates our long-term strategy of sharing some equity with key Opus employees."

AMF’s Revenue Share Interests are designed to address the varying organizational liquidity needs of independent asset management firms, alternative investment managers, and asset management firms seeking independence through spin-offs or divestitures.

"The Opus approach to investing and client service has been extremely successful. AMF’s Revenue Share Interests will allow the firm to continue to do what it does best – manage small cap value investments and provide wealth management services – while effectively addressing the issues of firm independence and management continuity," said Norton Reamer, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMF.

AMF’s investment in Opus closely follows the firm’s recent transaction with Atlanta-based Shapiro Capital Management. With more than $250 million in available capital, AMF is well-positioned to meet the financing needs represented by its growing transaction pipeline.

Colchester Partners represented Opus in connection with this transaction.

About Opus Capital
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Opus Capital is a 100 percent employee-owned registered investment advisory firm specializing in small capitalization value equity management. For institutional clients, Opus Capital offers separate account management for corporate retirement plans, public funds, endowments, foundations, and registered investment companies. In addition, Opus Capital provides fee-only wealth management services to high net worth individuals and smaller institutions, focusing on the development and execution of investment strategies and policies.