Elliot Management

Griffon Corporation Inc. is a diversified management and holding company based in New York, known for its portfolio of iconic, industry-leading brands in both consumer and professional markets. The company focuses on value creation through strong customer relationships, innovation, and disciplined capital management. Its business segments include home and building products, where it is a leading provider of garage doors and related products, as well as consumer and professional products, offering tools and home organization solutions that enhance everyday lifestyles. With a commitment to shareholder value and strong operating performance, Griffon Corporation is positioned for continued growth and success. Generated from the website

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.

Founded in 2000, Riverstone Holdings is an energy- and power-focused private equity firm. It has more than $15 billion under management in over five investment funds. The firm conducts buyout and growth capital investments in the midstream, oilfield services, exploration and production, and power and renewable sectors of the energy industry. With offices in New York, Houston and London, Riverstone Holdings has nearly 55 investments of approximately $10 billion in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Its portfolio companies include 4Gas Holding, AES Solar Energy, Kinder Morgan, Hudson Products Corporation, International Logging, Phoenix Exploration Company, and Belden & Blake Corporation.