NewStar Financial Schedules Release of Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2007


BOSTON, Feb. 6, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- NewStar Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWS) announced today that it will report results for the fourth quarter of 2007 on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 before the markets open.

NewStar will also host a webcast/conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 10:00am Eastern Time. All interested parties are invited to participate via telephone or webcast, which will be hosted through the Investor Relations section of our website at www.newstarfin.com. Please visit the website to register for the webcast and test your connection prior to the call. You can also access the conference call by dialing (877) 675-4749 approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the call. International callers should dial (719) 325-4888. All callers should reference "NewStar Financial."

For convenience, an archived replay of the call will be available through February 27, 2008 by dialing (888) 203-1112. International callers should call (719) 457-0820. For all replays, please use the passcode 3761480. The audio replay will also be available through the Investor Relations section of our website at www.newstarfin.com.

About NewStar Financial:

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 markets. The Company specializes in providing senior secured debt financing for the acquisition or recapitalization of mid-sized companies and commercial real estate. NewStar originates loans directly through a team of experienced, senior bankers organized around key industry and market segments. The Company targets 'hold' positions of up to $20 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, Chicago IL, San Francisco CA, San Diego CA, and Charleston SC. For more detailed transaction and contact information please visit www.newstarfin.com.

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