PNM, PNM Resources Inc.

** Direct Energy has reached an agreement to acquire First Choice Power, a subsidiary of PNM for US$270 million in cash plus additional working capital.

PNM is an energy holding company, with 2010 consolidated operating revenues of $1.7 billion.

More about PNM at www.PNMResources.com.

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AMAC, American Medical Alert Corp.