"The Rowan Group brings a broad array of experience and success in managing the implementation of large, complex systems and process integration initiatives across the front, middle and back office," said Jack Riley, CEO of Eagle. "They're a wonderful fit. Their full-range of experience with investment management applications, data elements and processes such as order management, portfolio management, analytics and performance measurement to name a few, make them an excellent strategic partner as we continue to grow our business," continued Mr. Riley

"Eagle Investment Systems is a leading provider of technical solutions to the investment management industry and we are excited by the opportunities our partnership will provide to both organizations and our clients," said Marc Mallett, Managing Director of The Rowan Group. "We look forward to leveraging our expertise with complex investment management technology and application initiatives to maximize the utilization of both Eagle PACE® and Eagle STAR™," continued Mr. Mallett.

About Eagle Investment Systems Corp.
Eagle, a Mellon Financial CompanySM, is a leading provider of Web-based investment management software solutions. Serving the needs of money managers, mutual funds, hedge funds, plan sponsors, banks and corporate trusts, Eagle globally distributes Eagle PACE™ and Eagle STAR®. To learn how Eagle's products and services can help your business achieve its Straight-Through Processing goals, contact us at 1 800 810-3819 (within the U.S.) or (617) 219-0100, e-mail us at sales@eagleinvsys.com, or visit our Web site at www.eagleinvsys.com.

About Mellon
Mellon Financial Corporation is a global financial services company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Mellon is one of the world's leading providers of financial services for institutions, corporations and affluent individuals, providing institutional asset management, mutual funds, private wealth management, asset servicing, human resources services and treasury services. Mellon has more than $2.8 trillion in assets under management, administration or custody, including $610 billion under management. Its asset management companies include The Dreyfus Corporation and U.K.-based Newton Investment Management Limited. News and other information about Mellon is available at www.mellon.com.

About The Rowan Group
The Rowan Group is a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and implementation services for the global asset management community. The Rowan Group combines analysis, planning and project management methodologies with expert knowledge of asset management business models, processes and technology. The result is a customized suite of services designed to ensure effective execution of business strategies and operating efficiency.

The Rowan Group corporate headquarters are located in Boston, MA. For more information on The Rowan Group please call (617) 451-0511 or visit their website at www.rowanconsulting.com.