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Fortress Investment Group s conservative, disciplined investment approach and tolerance of complex investment situations have enabled the firm to produce high risk-adjusted returns for investors. The company is a global alternative investment and asset management firm founded in 1998. It manages capital for a diverse group of investors including approximately 300 leading pension funds, endowments and foundations, financial institutions, funds of funds and high net-worth individuals. The company s businesses include Private Equity, Special Situations, Global Macro, Newcastle Investment Corporation, Eurocastle Investment Limited and Fortress Credit Corporation. Fortress Investment Group is headquartered in New York, and its affiliates have offices in London; Rome; Frankfurt, Germany; Geneva; Toronto; and Sydney, Australia.

Founded in 1984, Brynwood Partners is a private-equity firm that makes control investments in lower middle market companies over a long-term horizon. The firm acquires companies in a diverse range of industries with enterprise values between $15 and $125 million. The principals of Brynwood Partners believe operating expertise is the most important factor for creating value in lower middle market companies. This helps to bring extensive experience as both company operators and private equity investors to each opportunity and allows the principals to work in partnership with management teams to create long-term value. Located in Greenwich, Conn., Brynwood Partners is a privately owned company that employs nearly 10 people.