Porro Michael & Co

Founded in 2005, Apidos Capital Management provides investment opportunities in the leveraged loan asset class. The company s management team staff includes experienced credit professionals and loan market specialists. It is a subsidiary of Resource America, which is a specialized asset management company. It uses industry specific expertise to generate and administer investment opportunities in the structured finance, real estate and equipment leasing sectors. Resource America and its affiliates have developed and maintained a credit options for financial services-related businesses. The company has completed more than 30 CDO transactions through Trapeza Capital Management, Ischus Capital Management and Resource Europe Management Limited.

Avista Capital Partners is one of the leading private equity firms in the United States. With offices in New York and Texas, the firm specializes in private equity investments in growth-oriented energy, healthcare and media companies. Founded in 2005, employs a team of seasoned investment professionals and industry experts who make investments in various U.S.-based companies. Avista Capital Partners works with portfolio companies to develop strategic plans, enhance organic growth, pursue value-creating acquisitions and increase operational efficiencies. Its client list includes BioReliance Corporation, Blake Offshore, Lantheus Medical Imaging, The Star Tribune Company, Thompson Publishing, InvestorPlace Media, Hansa Hydrocarbons and Navilyst Medical