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FIRST CAPITAL PROMOTES ROSS NORWOOD TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okl. and WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., February 19, 2008 – First Capital, a leading financial services firm, announced today that Ross Norwood has been promoted to Senior Vice President in the Oklahoma City office. 

Ross Norwood is responsible for marketing and new business development for the Midwest Region. He has been with First Capital since 1991. He has served as auditor, account executive, credit underwriter and business development officer. Mr. Norwood is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance.

John Curtis, Executive Vice President and Midwest Region Manager of First Capital, stated, “In this part of the country there isn’t a name better known in the market than Ross.   He continues to be a pacesetter in new business development for First Capital and I congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion.” 

About First Capital

First Capital (www.FirstCapital.com) is a leading commercial financial services firm providing prompt, professional and reliable working capital solutions and outsourcing, primarily for middle-market companies and institutions.  With over $1 billion in total committed lines, First Capital is one of the largest independent and fastest-growing commercial finance companies in the United States.  The firm focuses on asset-based lending, accounts receivable management, credit protection, international supply chain financing and servicing for clients in North America and Asia.  The firm also manages asset portfolios for clients and is an active issuer of receivables-backed securities.  Combining a unique blend of traditional and progressive banking methods, First Capital provides clients with customized support needed to grow and maintain their business.  Based out of West Palm Beach, Florida, the firm has six full-service offices in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale, Oklahoma City and Atlanta and a subsidiary that is headquartered in Hong Kong.