David M. Hudson to Join BKF Asset Management; Addition to Firm's Alternative Investment Business.

NEW YORK -- BKF Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: BKF) today announced that David M. Hudson has joined BKF Asset Management, Inc. Mr. Hudson is a pragmatic and activist investor who currently manages a concentrated portfolio focused on neglected and under-valued micro, small, and mid-cap equities. He invests with the mentality of a private equity investor, as he seeks to hold or manage investments until value is realized through market forces or a liquidity event.

John C. Siciliano, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We are pleased to welcome David Hudson to BKF as part of our commitment to offer new alternative investment strategies to our clients. During his 25-year career, Dave has built and managed a number of successful investment management businesses through which he has developed valuable relationships in the investment community. Adding a professional with his level of experience is an important development as we seek to build a diversified investment business."

Prior to launching his most recent investment effort, Gemini Value Partners LLC, Mr. Hudson was the co-founder of Coldstream Holdings, Inc., which was sold in a transaction involving Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. Mr. Hudson has also founded and managed other registered investment advisory firms, including a group of seven mutual funds. He received his BS in mathematics from the University of Oregon where he also studied economics at the graduate level.

BKF Capital Group operates primarily through its subsidiary BKF Asset Management, Inc., a New York-based investment management firm. Clients include endowments, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, registered investment funds and other financial intermediaries.

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