Metropark Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering

Metropark USA, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The offering is expected to include shares sold by Metropark and by certain of its stockholders. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined.

Goldman, Sachs & Co. will act as sole book-runner for the offering, Piper Jaffray & Co. will act as co-lead manager, and Thomas Weisel Partners LLC and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC will act as co-managers.

The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the written preliminary prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from: Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Attention: Prospectus Department
85 Broad Street
New York, New York 10004
Telephone: (866) 471-2526

e-mail: prospectus-ny {at} ny.email.gs(.)com

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted before the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Metropark

Metropark is a mall-based specialty retailer, featuring men’s and women’s lifestyle-inspired branded apparel, accessories and gifts in a differentiated high-energy environment that blends fashion, music and art.

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Joe Teklits or Jean Fontana
203-682-8200