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"Record high fuel prices have been widely reported in the media
and is a subject that touches virtually all consumers," said Dave
Hoppes, vice president, ocean services .15 billion for
private equity investments in the industries CEA serves.

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2 to 10.5 percent, effective April 18, 2005.

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Matson
also announced that it is implementing a new program in which fuel
costs will be reviewed on a quarterly basis, with the fuel surcharge
adjusted accordingly , up or down."
Matson is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alexander + Baldwin, Inc. CEA has completed over 900 transactions totaling $40
billion in 60 countries.

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The merged operations include Marianas Cablevision ("MCV"), which
operates cable television systems, hotel pay-per-view operations and
Internet service providers Kuentos and Saipan Datacom.

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In the past two months, bunker fuel prices have risen
20 percent, necessitating this new adjustment.
"Seaport is thrilled to partner with UMDA and MCV 's management,
and we look forward to assisting MCV in introducing new
telecommunications services to complement its existing cable
television and high-speed Internet services," said Steve McCall , a
partner with Seaport Capital.

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New Program Will Assess Fuel Costs Quarterly; Matson to Raise Fuel Surcharge by 1.3 Percent

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Tom Marturano, Senior Vice President and Rick Michaels , Chairman
and CEO of CEA represented UMDA in the transaction.

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S."
Peter Sinclair, Chairman of MCV and President of UMDA, said, "We
are proud of our past contributions to the communities we serve and
welcome the opportunity to continue to provide home entertainment and
information services to our customers. CEA's
reputation and track record of success are built on delivering
innovative , value-added solutions and services to clients worldwide.

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----Communications
Equity Associates ("CEA ") announced today that it represented United
Micronesia Development Association ("UMDA") in the merger of its
telecommunications operations located in the U.
Michael Grandinetti, Chairman of UMDA, said, "Entering into this
partnership with Seaport significantly strengthens our overall ability
to address the challenges and opportunities that the future holds in
the fast changing telecommunications industry.

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No
adjustments will be made between these quarterly reviews, despite any
strong fluctuations in fuel costs.

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With a team of
highly experienced personnel worldwide, CEA has an unequaled depth and
breadth of industry knowledge, expertise and long-standing industry
relationships.

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Business Editors/Technology Writers

TAMPA, Fla. Territory of Guam
and the U. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands ("CNMI")
with MCV Acquisition LLC, a company owned by Seaport Capital.

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Many of the major railroads, trucking companies and
international ocean carriers currently have fuel surcharges exceeding
13 percent.

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While we continue to invest in modern, fuel-efficient
vessels that help reduce our overall fuel consumption, the impact of
fuel prices on Matson's business remains a cost factor we cannot
simply absorb."
Hoppes added: "Rather than monitoring fuel prices on an ongoing
basis, the new quarterly review process will better allow our
customers to plan their shipping costs and anticipate any adjustments
on a regular, predictable schedule.
of Honolulu (Nasdaq:ALEX ). MCV is one of
the largest cable systems in the Pacific.
CEA Media Group, LLC is a member of the NASD and SIPC.

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"For transportation companies,
fuel consumption is an unavoidable and significant component of
operating costs. The
partners at Seaport Capital have more than 75 years of cumulative
experience in providing equity capital and financial and strategic
advice to superior management teams seeking a financial partner to
help them grow their businesses. This new partnership with
Seaport Capital will allow us to accelerate our current growth
strategies and provide new and innovative telecommunications services
to the residents of Guam and the CNMI.
Founded in 1973, CEA is a leading provider of investment banking
services and private equity to the global media and entertainment ,
communications and information technology industries.

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Business Editors

OAKLAND, Calif .

CEA Announces the Merger of UMDA's Telecommunications Operations With Seaport Capital

S. CEA's international reach is extended to key
markets, in particular Munich, London, Madrid, Paris and Prague
through its European partnership, goetzpartners. CEA's affiliates also
manage, co-manage or participate in a worldwide family of private
equity funds with committed capital of approximately $1.

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----Due to sustained
increases in fuel costs, Matson will raise its fuel surcharge in its
Hawaii and Guam/Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
services from 9. We will announce adjustments, up
or down, each quarter, 21 days in advance of implementation, with the
effective date being the first Sunday of the respective month.
Seaport Capital, a New York City-based private equity fund with
more than $400 million of capital under management, focuses on
partnering with management of private middle-market media,
telecommunications, information and business-services companies.

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