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To: Jim Bishop who wrote (87089)	6/22/2001 11:10:34 AM
From: dkgross	Respond to of 150070

CAAP at .16 this am. Citizens Signs Agreement With Microsoft and VerticalNet DALLAS, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens Capital (OTC Bulletin Board: CAAP) announced today that it has signed an agreement which will enable Citizens to utilize the VerticalNet (Nasdaq: VERT) and Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) bCentral platforms to facilitate its Advanced Trading System strategy. Citizens VerticalNet(R)/Microsoft bCentral B2B Marketplace will enable: -- The capability to create and maintain an online catalog -- The power to generate leads and respond to inquiries and requests from potential customers through online catalog listings -- Real-time tracking and analysis of sales leads with a flexible, online management tool known as Virtual Office -- A prominent position in the leading industry-focused market on the Internet for the professionals that purchase products and services VerticalNet is the leading online community builder and market maker in the business to business area. Each of VerticalNet's 57 business communities is an industry focused web site -- a high volume, highly targeted marketplace where customers can search, source, and buy online. Microsoft bCentral provides online subscription services to help small businesses get online, improve marketing effectiveness, increase sales, and provide better customer service. bCentral is a key part of Microsoft's overall .NET strategy to deliver software "as a service" to consumers and businesses of all sizes. This isn't a flashy idea from an Internet startup. It's a strategy on which Microsoft is betting its future. About Citizens Capital Corp. Citizens Capital Corp. is a diversified global holding and acquisition company. It is focused on maximizing shareholder value by "Rolling Up" the Advanced Trading System industry and utilizing ATS technology to leverage its operating units into new market segments and serve as a synergistic addition to catalyze existing operations. The Company seeks opportunities to act as a global trading enabler focused on acquiring, licensing, and marketing advanced financial market, securities trading, and business to business exchange software which automates and facilitates the global trade of products and services. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Investors are cautioned that, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the ability of Citizens Capital Corp. to accomplish its stated plan of business. Citizens Capital Corp. believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Citizens Capital Corp. or any other person that the objectives and plans of Citizens Capital Corp. will be achieved. MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT - Click Here tbutton.prnewswire.com SOURCE Citizens Capital Corp. -0- 06/22/2001 /CONTACT: Billy D. Hawkins of Citizens Capital Corp., Dallas, 972-960-2643/ /Web site: citizenscap.com -- LAF008 -- 8232 06/22/2001 09:01 EDT prnewswire.com Copyright PR Newswire 2001. All rights reserved.