NEWS Newstar Financial, Inc. (MM)

NewStar Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWS) announced today that it is scheduled to participate in the Guggenheim Securities Financial Services One on One Conference in New York, NY on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. 

About NewStar Financial, Inc.:

NewStar Financial (Nasdaq:NEWS) is a specialized commercial finance company focused on meeting the complex financing needs of companies and private investors in the middle market. The Company specializes in providing senior secured debt financing options to mid-sized companies to fund working capital, growth strategies, acquisition and recapitalization, as well as, equipment purchases. NewStar originates loans and leases directly through a team of experienced, senior bankers and marketing officers organized around key industry and market segments. The Company targets 'hold' positions of up to $35 million and selectively underwrites or arranges larger transactions for syndication to other lenders. NewStar is headquartered in Boston MA and has regional offices in Darien CT, Atlanta GA, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Los Angeles CA, Philadelphia PA, Portland OR, and San Francisco CA. For more detailed transaction and contact information, please visit our website at www.newstarfin.com. 

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CONTACT: Corporate Inquiries:
         NewStar Financial
         Colleen M. Banse
         617.848.2502
         cbanse@newstarfin.com
         
         NewStar Financial
         Brian J. Fischesser
         617.848.2512
         bfischesser@newstarfin.com