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Ziegler: Ziegler Announces New E-Communication: Z-Talks

^{Published on 2009-05-12 09:33:34, Last Modified on 2009-05-12 09:34:32 - Market Wire}
 

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - May 12, 2009) - Ziegler (PINKSHEETS: [ ZGCO ]) is introducing a new electronic communication called [ Z-Talks ]. Periodically, members of our [ healthcare practice ] will share their opinions on thought-provoking topics in hopes to stimulate thinking and discussion within the healthcare industry.

In its first edition of Z-Talks, [ David Johnson ], Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Ziegler's Healthcare practice, shares his thoughts on OMB Director Peter Orszag, posing the question -- "Is he the answer to healthcare reform?" David states, "Peter Orszag is the most visible and powerful OMB Director since David Stockman from President Reagan's first term (the last time the country confronted a major recession). Orszag has become a talk show hit (even featured on John Stewart's 'The Daily Show') and the subject of intense media coverage." He goes on to share his thoughts on Orszag's opportunity to improve the American healthcare system and how these bold ambitions, if enacted, will change the practice of medicine.

Ziegler's healthcare practice focuses on delivering results by raising capital, managing risk, growing investments and advancing strategy. Recently recruiting a new healthcare team to combine with its existing bankers, Ziegler is making a bold statement as "the [ premier boutique healthcare investment bank ]." Z-Talks is an excellent example of the thought leadership of a highly experienced and talented team.

For additional information on Ziegler's healthcare practice, please visit our award-winning Web site at [ www.Ziegler.com ].

About Ziegler:

The Ziegler Companies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: [ ZGCO ]) is a growth-oriented [ boutique investment banking ] and [ investment services firm ] with a primary focus in the healthcare, senior living and church and school sectors. Operations encompass capital markets (capital advisory services, bond underwriting, mortgage banking, institutional sales and trading) and wealth management, including asset management and alternative investments.

Nationally, Ziegler's Capital Markets is ranked as one of the leading investment banking firms for not-for-profit healthcare and senior living providers, as well as religious institutions and schools. Since our founding in 1902, we have become a recognized leader in providing church mortgages, church loans and school financings, as well as financing for non-profit organizations. Ziegler offers a variety of solutions from tax-exempt and taxable bonds to short-term borrowing. We are privileged to serve some of America's largest ministries, as well as many schools, colleges and universities. Ziegler specializes in [ church financing ].

Ziegler Wealth Management (retail brokerage) encompasses investment and consulting services for individuals, families, business owners and institutions nationwide.

Ziegler's alternative investing activities include raising and deploying capital through private investment funds with investment objectives related to the real estate, services and technology sectors of the healthcare and senior living industries.

Ziegler Capital Management, LLC provides separate account management for individuals, corporations, foundations and endowments.