UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Equus Total Return, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
J. Philip Ferguson
Lance T. Funston
John D. White
Charles R. Ofner
Dr. Francis D. Tuggle
John P. Wade
Dr. Charles M. Boyd
Jonathan H. Godshall
Paula T. Douglass
Sam P. Douglass
Douglass Trust IV FBO S. Preston Douglass, Jr.
Douglass Trust IV FBO Brooke Douglass
Tiel Trust FBO Sam P. Douglass
Tiel Trust FBO Paula T. Douglass
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE COMMITTEE TO ENHANCE EQUUS THANKS STOCKHOLDERS FOR SUPPORTING
AND VOTING FOR ITS NOMINEES ON THE GOLD PROXY CARD
The Committee Reminds Stockholders
They Have Every Right to Change Their Vote Using the GOLD Proxy Card
HOUSTON, May 10, 2010 The Committee to Enhance Equus, collectively owning 11.4% of the
outstanding shares of Equus Total Return, Inc. (NYSE: EQS), today thanked Equus stockholders for
supporting and voting FOR the Committees nominees Dr. Charles M. Boyd, Paula T. Douglass, J.
Philip Ferguson, Lance T. Funston, Jonathan H. Godshall, Charles R. Ofner, Dr. Francis D. Tuggle,
John P. Wade and John D. White on the GOLD proxy card. The Committee urges stockholders
to follow the RiskMetrics Group recommendation to vote on the GOLD proxy card and
NOT vote the white card in advance of the Companys annual meeting of stockholders on May
12, 2010*.
VOTE THE COMMITTEES GOLD PROXY CARD TODAY
The Committee has nominated highly qualified and experienced director candidates whose interests
are closely aligned with those of ALL Equus stockholders. The Committees nominees are
widely respected, well-connected community and industry leaders. If elected, they would bring a
desperately needed CORE CHANGE and fresh perspective to Equus while overseeing the implementation
of disciplined strategies designed to enhance and sustain value.
As the Equus 2010 annual meeting of stockholders is fast approaching, it is extremely important
that stockholders vote as soon as possible. The Committee asks that stockholders please vote by
telephone or Internet according to the instructions on the GOLD proxy materials. Even if
stockholders have already voted using the white proxy card, they have every right to change their
vote simply by executing and submitting the GOLD proxy card, as only the last dated proxy
card will count. Since the annual meeting date is May 12th, voting by telephone or
Internet is necessary to ensure that stockholders votes will be counted.
VOTE THE COMMITTEES GOLD PROXY CARD TODAY
The Committee to Enhance Equus encourages stockholders to read its proxy statement and related
materials, which are available at no cost at www.ourmaterials.com/enhanceequus. If
stockholders have any questions, or need assistance voting the GOLD proxy card, please
contact MacKenzie Partners, Inc., which is assisting the Committee in this solicitation, at (800)
322-2885 (toll-free) or (212) 929-5500 (call collect) or by email at
enhanceequus@mackenziepartners.com.
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If you have any questions, require assistance in voting your shares, or need
additional copies of The Committee To Enhance Equus proxy materials, please call
MacKenzie
Partners at the phone numbers listed below.
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enhanceequus@mackenziepartners.com
(212) 929-5500 (call collect)
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TOLL-FREE (800) 322-2885
THE COMMITTEE TO ENHANCE EQUUS HAS FILED A DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS WITH
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY THE
DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE SOLICITATION OF
PROXIES FOR USE AT EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.S ANNUAL MEETING, INCLUDING INFORMATION RELATING TO THE
COMMITTEE, OUR NOMINEES AND THE PARTICIPANTS IN THIS SOLICITATION. THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT
AND A FORM OF PROXY ARE AVAILABLE TO EQUUS STOCKHOLDERS FROM THE PARTICIPANTS AT NO CHARGE AT
WWW.OURMATERIALS.COM/ENHANCEEQUUS AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE AT THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSIONS WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV. THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND A FORM OF PROXY
WERE DISSEMINATED TO SECURITY HOLDERS ON OR ABOUT APRIL 15, 2010.
This press release includes forward-looking statements. Except for the historical information
contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that
involve certain risks and uncertainties such as the Committees plans and expectations regarding
Board initiatives. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, market and economic
conditions. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes, or should underlying assumptions
prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those expected. The Committee
disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or reverse such statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
Mark Harnett or Bob Marese, 212-929-5500
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
James Golden or Meaghan Repko, 212-355-4449
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