Berlitz Language Center

Founded in 1878, Berlitz International is one of the world s largest providers of language training and cultural consulting services. The company has in excess of 460 locations in more than 63 countries and 60-plus locations in the United States. Berlitz International was founded when language tutor Maximilian D. Berlitz developed a new method of teaching languages. The company is the only proprietary language learning institution recommended for college credit by the American Council of Education, the leading coordinating body for institutions of higher learning in the United States. The company is also accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. In addition to language education, the company offers cultural consulting communication.

American Securities Capital Partners is the merchant-banking arm of American Securities whose predecessor entity was founded in 1947 by William Rosenwald. ASCP is a private investment partnership that makes equity investments in profitable companies, both privately and publicly held, primarily located in the United States and Canada. The company s objective is to build businesses and generate long-term capital for its investors. It focuses on companies with annual revenues ranging between $50 million and $500 million where it can invest between $35 million and $150 million of equity. The Rosenwald family, numerous high net-worth families and entrepreneurs and a number of institutional investors provide the firm s capital. Many of its investors are successful business people who assist the firm in sourcing transactions and who are a resource in evaluating and overseeing investments. American Securities Capital Partners is headquartered in New York.