Advanstar Communications Inc., a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions for the Fashion, Life Sciences and Powersports industries, announced today that it is exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the Company. The Company has retained the investment banking group at Credit Suisse First Boston to assist in this effort.

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Advanstar Communications (www.advanstar.com) provides marketing solutions for the Fashion, Life Sciences and Powersports industries. Advanstar serves business professionals and consumers in these industries with its portfolio of 57 expositions and conferences, 55 publications and directories, 75 electronic publications and Web sites, as well as educational and direct marketing products and services. Market leading brands and a commitment to delivering innovative, quality products and services enables Advanstar to “Connect Our Customers With Theirs.” Advanstar has roughly 1,000 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America and Europe.

Interested parties should contact:
Jon Tenoever, VP M&A CSFB
jon.tenoever@csfb.com
(212) 538-4674