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Planet Merchant Processing adds Bryan Wine to its sales management team

(OMAHA, NE—April 9, 2008) — Planet Merchant Processing is pleased to announce that Bryan Wine has joined its sales management team. Mr. Wine offers more than 15 years of experience in the payments and merchant processing industry. Prior to joining Planet, he served as the Vice President of Business Development at First National Merchant Solutions(FNMS).

As Sales Manger at Planet Merchant Processing, Mr. Wine will expand Planet Merchant Processing’s services and solutions to acquirers and independent sales organizations (ISOs) within the United States. Mr. Wine will also be tasked with establishing strategic partnerships with key players in the payments industry.

Mr. Wine reunites with Matt Minchow, President of Planet Merchant Processing and former FNMS Senior Vice President of Business Development. Together Mr. Minchow and Mr. Wine helped FNMS become the 9th largest merchant acquirer in the United States. Bryan Wine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

About Planet Merchant Processing

Since 1996, Planet Merchant Processing has conducted business with some of the largest issuers, banking software companies and payment processors in the United States. Planet Merchant Processing has architected, integrated and maintained innovative business solutions for some of the leading financial institutions around the globe. By capitalizing on its deep understanding and expertise in the financial services industry, Planet Merchant Processing brings an unmatched breadth and depth of real world solutions to its client base. Planet Merchant Processing is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Planet Group, Inc.

About Planet Group, Inc.
Planet Group, Inc. is a privately held corporation and holding company of a diverse group of technology and business solutions companies. Our diverse portfolio of companies provide solutions and services such as information technology consulting, electronic payment processing, secure correspondence portals and business process management to Fortune 500 companies in the financial
services, healthcare, banking, retail, and consumer industrial and technology industries. www.planetgroupinc.com