Apollo

Apollo is a global alternative asset manager based in New York, founded in 1990. The firm specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate, offering a diverse range of financial products including performing and non-performing loans, distressed debt, and structured credit. Apollo serves various industry sectors such as chemicals, consumer products, retail, oil and gas, and technology. It is known for its contrarian, value-oriented investment approach and has significant expertise in distressed assets. Apollo raises, invests, and manages funds for a wide array of institutional clients, including pension and endowment funds, while its executive management team oversees asset management activities. The firm has established a reputation for deploying capital efficiently across leading businesses, particularly in challenging market conditions.

Maurice Amsellem

MD of Credit - Bethesda

Utsav Baijal

Senior Partner

Marc Becker

Senior Partner

Laurence Berg

Senior Partner

Mintoo Bhandari

Senior Advisor

Leon Black

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Joshua Black

Partner

Kevin Crowe

Partner

Stephanie Drescher

Global Head of Business Development and Investor Relationship Management

Christopher Edson

Senior Partner

Robert Graham

Partner

Wilson Handler

Partner

John Hannan

Chairman

Joshua Harris

Founder & Board Member

James M. Hassett

Senior Partner and Head of Apollo Credit LA

Laura Hodges

MD

Alex van Hoek

Partner of Private Equity

Christine Hommes

Partner

Andrew Jhawar

Senior Partner and Head of the Retail and Consumer Group

Martin Kelly

Chief Financial Officer

Scott Kleinman

Co-president

Girish Kumar

MD

Theo Kwon

Partner

Nancy De Liban

Senior Partner and Head of Consumer and Residential Credit

Steven Martinez

Senior Partner, Head of Asia

Matthew Russell Michelini

Senior Partner, Head of Asia-Pacific, Co-Head Hybrid Value

Aaron Miller

Partner and Head of Apollo Consulting

Peter Mintzberg

Managing Director

Antoine G. Munfakh

Senior Partner

Matthew H. Nord

Co-Head of Private Equity

Fabrice Nottin

Partner

Sanjay Patel

Senior Partner, Chairman International

Andy Pickens

Managing Director - Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions, Private Equity

Eric Press

Partner

Michele Raba

Partner

Reed Rayman

Partner Private Equity

Joanna Reiss

Partner & Co-Head of Impact

Michael Reiss

Partner, Private Equity

Stuart Rothstein

Partner & Co-Chief Operating Officer, Real Estate

Marc Rowan

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member

Robert Ruberton

Senior Partner

Ephraim Rudman

Partner

David Sambur

Co-Head of Private Equity

Robert Seminara

Senior Partner, Head of Europe and Head of European Private Equity

Vishal Sheth

Partner

Lee Solomon

Partner

Gary M. Stein

Head of Investor Relations

Aaron J. Stone

Senior Partner

Geoffrey Strong

Partner and Co-Head of Infrastructure & Natural Resources

John Suydam

Chief Legal Officer

Gareth Turner

Senior Partner

Scott Weiner

Global Head of Real Estate Debt

Howard T. Widra

Senior Partner and Head of Direct Origination of Credit - Bethesda

Alexander B. Wright

MD of Credit

James Charles Zelter

Co-President and Chief Investment Officer

Past deals in Acquisition

New Home Co.

Acquisition in 2021
The New Home Company stands by our homeowners long after their decision to purchase with us is made. We believe that the service and support we provide our family of owners starts on day one when they visit our models and extends years after as their new house becomes a home. Whether it be our award-winning Customer Care team, our creative Design Studio professionals or our friendly Sales Managers organizing and throwing a Meet Your Neighbor Party, NEW HOME knows that every interaction we have with our buyers during their purchase experience is a chance to help build lasting and positive memories. Because at the end of the day, we don't just build homes, we BUILD BETTER LIVES.

RDM Group

Acquisition in 2021
RDM Group is a producer of cartonboard made of recycled fibers, strengthens its leadership position in Southern Europe. RDM Group also produces virgin fibres based products. It was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy with 7 manufacturing plants – 3 in Italy, 2 in France, 1 in Germany and 1 in Spain.
Total Operations and Production Services provides compression systems with a focus on gas lift applications for oil & gas production throughout the Permian Basin. The company custom designs install, and services advanced electric and gas-driven compression systems.

EmployBridge

Acquisition in 2021
EmployBridge Holding Company is a staffing services provider based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in skilled light industrial personnel across various sectors, including specialty manufacturing, warehousing/logistics, and transportation. Established in 1997 and formerly known as Career Blazers, the company operates under several brands, including ResourceMFG, ProLogistix, ProDrivers, and Employment Plus. EmployBridge focuses on filling a wide range of positions, from entry-level to senior executive roles within logistics and supply chain management, as well as staffing for manufacturing, accounting, and healthcare sectors. The company offers various staffing solutions such as temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire placements, alongside workforce management strategies and human resource outsourcing. EmployBridge aims to meet the evolving needs of corporations by providing effective staffing solutions and skilled workforce training services.

AOL

Acquisition in 2021
AOL is a global web company known for its advertising-supported business model, which includes a display advertising network in the United States and a significant worldwide audience. The company offers a variety of popular web brands and products, catering to diverse user needs. Among these is AOL Lifestream, a web-based application that allows users to manage their interactions across social networking sites, enabling them to publish statuses and respond to comments seamlessly. Additionally, AOL Ventures, which operated as an early-stage venture capital firm, focused on investing in technology-centric software companies from its inception in 2010 until it concluded its initial investment activities in 2013.

Yahoo

Acquisition in 2021
Yahoo operates as a comprehensive online web portal that delivers a wide array of content, including news on topics such as finance, lifestyle, entertainment, and travel. Founded in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo, the company offers a variety of internet services and products, including email, instant messaging, and mobile blogging tools. Yahoo also features search products like Yahoo! Search, Yellow Pages, and Maps, along with information services and user engagement platforms. Additionally, Yahoo provides marketing and advertising solutions that utilize data and technology to help advertisers effectively reach their target audiences. With a workforce exceeding 12,000 employees, Yahoo serves over 500 million users globally.

Verizon Media

Acquisition in 2021
Verizon Media transforms how people stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact. They create new ways for partners around the world to connect.

ABC Group

Acquisition in 2021
ABC Group Incorporation is one of the world’s full-service automotive suppliers of thermoplastic components and systems to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s). Our global headquarters is in Toronto, Canada, with 36 domestic and international locations across Canada, United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Poland, Japan and China.

Michaels Stores

Acquisition in 2021
Michaels Stores, Inc. is a leading arts and crafts specialty retailer in North America, catering to hobbyists and DIY home decorators. The company operates approximately 1,274 retail stores across 49 states in the United States and Canada, offering a diverse range of products, including arts, crafts, framing, floral arrangements, home décor, and seasonal merchandise. Michaels provides an extensive selection of private brands such as Recollections, Studio Decor, and Artist's Loft, among others. In addition to its physical stores, Michaels maintains a robust e-commerce presence through its websites and mobile app, allowing customers to shop online. The company, incorporated in 1983 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom framing products, and Darice, a wholesale distributor in the crafting industry.

Athene

Acquisition in 2021
Athene Annuity and Life Company provides life insurance and annuities for customers. The company was formerly known as Aviva Life and Annuity Company and changed its name to Athene Annuity and Life Company in March 2014. Athene Annuity and Life Company was founded in 1896 and is based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Athene Annuity and Life Company operates as a subsidiary of Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company.

Showa Denko - Aluminium Business

Acquisition in 2021
Showa Denko - Aluminium Business is a producer of functional chemicals and industrial materials.

Cardtronics

Acquisition in 2020
Cardtronics plc specializes in providing automated consumer financial services through a vast network of automated teller machines (ATMs) and multifunction financial services kiosks. The company facilitates cash dispensing, balance inquiries, and various financial services for cardholders, in addition to offering ATM management and equipment-related services to large and small retailers, financial institutions, and facility operators like shopping malls and airports. Cardtronics also manages transaction processing, cash delivery, and maintenance services for ATMs, while operating electronic funds transfer platforms that support its extensive ATM network, as well as other ATMs under managed services agreements. Additionally, the company runs the Allpoint network, which provides surcharge-free ATM access to participating financial institutions and digital banks. As of early 2020, Cardtronics operated approximately 285,000 ATMs across North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Cardtronics plays a crucial role in enabling consumers to access their financial resources in everyday environments.

Covis Pharma

Acquisition in 2020
Covis Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company, markets therapeutic solutions for patients with life threatening and other serious medical conditions. It offers branded and generic pharmaceutical products and injectable in cardiovascular, central nervous system, oncology, and acute care markets. Covis Pharma’s products include ceftazidime, cefuroxime, digoxin, tranylcypromine sulfate, and ranitidine hydrochloride injection. It also engages in developing therapeutic solutions to improve patients' quality of life in cardiology, CNS (psych and neuro), oncology, and rheumatology sectors. Dean J. Mitchell founded it in 2011, with its headquarters in Zug in Switzerland. Covis Pharma operates as a subsidiary of Covis Pharma Holdings.

Tech Data

Acquisition in 2019
Tech Data Corporation is a technology product distributor that provides a wide range of products and solutions, including notebooks, desktops, networking equipment, software, and consumer electronics. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, the company acts as an intermediary in the technology supply chain, connecting vendors with value-added resellers, direct marketers, retailers, and corporate resellers across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to its extensive product offerings, Tech Data delivers logistics services and support, along with training and certification programs. With additional offices and logistics centers in various locations throughout the United States and Canada, Tech Data plays a crucial role in enabling technology resellers to meet the needs of diverse end users, including small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Shutterfly

Acquisition in 2019
Shutterfly is a company that specializes in manufacturing and retailing personalized products, primarily serving customers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It operates through three main segments: Shutterfly Consumer, Lifetouch, and Shutterfly Business Solutions. The Shutterfly Consumer segment offers a variety of customized items, including photo books, greeting cards, stationery, personalized gifts, and home décor products. It also provides services for renting photographic and video equipment. The Lifetouch segment focuses on photography services for educational institutions, retail stores, and community organizations, operating around 400 retail studios. Meanwhile, Shutterfly Business Solutions delivers direct marketing services and inventory-free printing solutions. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Shutterfly aims to help individuals preserve and share their life events and everyday moments through its diverse range of products and services.

Smart & Final

Acquisition in 2019
Smart & Final is a truly unique company, for it combines today's state-of-the-art technologies and management practices with the historical perspective of one of the West's pioneer companies.

Direct ChassisLink

Acquisition in 2019
Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI) was originally formed in 1988 as Maersk Container Service Company (MCSC), a maintenance and repair organization responsible for repairing containers, chassis, and refrigeration unit generator sets. In the late 1990’s the group was reorganized to accommodate an ever growing fleet of chassis and containers under the name Maersk Equipment Service Company (MESC). In 2007 with the continued growth of the chassis fleet, Maersk shifted container and refrigerator unit related repairs to another division and MESC became focused solely on chassis maintenance and leasing. In 2009 Maersk determined to divest itself of its chassis interests and MESC began using the DCLI brand and actively marketing chassis on a fee per day basis to motor carriers.

RPC Group

Acquisition in 2019
RPC is a plastic products design and engineering company specializing in polymer conversion in packaging and non-packaging markets. The company creating eye-catching custom plastic containers and packaging to European companies. RPC also develops works for packaging and non-packaging applications, delivering excellence in choice, and manufacturing and customer service. RPC was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

Aspen Insurance Holdings

Acquisition in 2018
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance services, operating through its subsidiaries in multiple regions including Bermuda, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The company specializes in a wide range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, marine, aviation, and energy insurance, as well as financial and professional lines insurance. Aspen's offerings encompass commercial property, environmental liability, and various liability coverages, among others. Additionally, its reinsurance segment provides a variety of property and casualty reinsurance products, including specialty lines such as cyber and terrorism coverage. The company primarily distributes its products through brokers and reinsurance intermediaries. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Aspen Insurance Holdings has established a significant presence in the insurance industry with substantial assets and a diverse workforce across multiple countries.

LifePoint Health

Acquisition in 2018
Founded in 1999, LifePoint Health is a corporate firm based in the United States. The firm through its subsidiaries, owns and operates community hospitals, regional health systems, physician practices, outpatient centers and other health care facilities.

Tidewater Logistics

Acquisition in 2018
Tidewater Logistics is a company delivering custom logistics solutions to the oil and gas industry. Their dedicated team strives each day to deliver superior service and operate as an integral part of our customers' supply chain.

Qdoba Restaurant Corp

Acquisition in 2017
Qdoba Restaurant Corporation owns, operates, and franchises a chain of restaurants in the United States, Canada, Africa, and Asia. It also offers catering services. The company also develops a mobile application for online food ordering. Qdoba Restaurant Corporation was founded in 1995 and is based in San Diego, California. Qdoba Restaurant Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc.

Phoenix Services

Acquisition in 2017
Phoenix Services LLC specializes in providing comprehensive slag handling and environmental services to steel producers worldwide. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, the company offers a range of ancillary services, including road and yard watering, sweeper and vacuum truck services, and by-product bagging. Additionally, Phoenix Services manages scrap operations, which encompass scrap reception, inspection, and yard management, along with rail and barge unloading. The company also provides various operational services such as pot carrying, pit digging, and melt shop cleanup. Alongside these, it offers slag processing and marketing, briquetting, and transportation services for semi-finished and finished products. With a commitment to sustainable solutions and efficiency, Phoenix Services operates across North America, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, catering to the diverse needs of the global steel industry.

Venerable

Acquisition in 2017
Venerable Holdings, Inc. is a company focused on the consolidation of closed variable annuity blocks, offering innovative risk transfer services to firms with legacy annuity businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Venerable operates as a subsidiary of VIAC Capital Company LLC. The company, which represents the legacy annuity sector of Voya Financial, specializes in analyzing market risks and leveraging strong insurance expertise to help clients enhance their market position and achieve sustainable growth. Through its services, Venerable aims to support companies in securing their financial futures amidst the complexities of the annuity market.

Catalina Holdings

Acquisition in 2017
Catalina has made eighteen acquisitions to date with average consideration in excess of $100 million. We acquire companies and portfolios in well-regulated jurisdictions. Given the concentration of the insurance and reinsurance industry in certain countries, our geographical focus is in Bermuda, the US and UK, and mainland Europe. We offer owners of insurance and reinsurance companies and portfolios in run-off finality through outright acquisition. Alternatively, we consider co-venturing, profit sharing or partnership structures. In acquiring a company or portfolio in run-off and we provide a clean exit for owners from existing and future liabilities and the release and redeployment of substantial and unproductive capital. We are sensitive to the concerns of businesses selling insurance and reinsurance policies to a new owner. Catalina is committed to maintaining the good reputation of acquired entities.

ClubCorp Holdings

Acquisition in 2017
ClubCorp believes in three steps of service that help ensure each visit by a Member or guest to one of our clubs is truly memorable: Warm Welcomes, Magic Moments and Fond Farewells. It is this commitment to enhancing the experiences of our Members and guests that cements our Members’ sense of belonging and results in a feeling that the club is truly the Member’s home away from home.

CareerBuilder

Acquisition in 2017
CareerBuilder is the only end-to-end human capital management company covering the entire candidate lifecycle and employee lifecycle for businesses. As the global leader in its industry, CareerBuilder specializes in cutting-edge HR software as a service to help companies with every step of talent acquisition and management. CareerBuilder works with top employers across industries, providing solutions for talent and labor market analytics, job distribution, candidate sourcing, tracking, onboarding, HRIS, benefits administration and compliance. It also operates leading job sites around the world. Owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE:TGNA), Tribune Media (NYSE:TRCO) and McClatchy (NYSE:MNI), CareerBuilder and its subsidiaries operate in the United States, Europe, South America, Canada and Asia. For more information, visit www.careerbuilder.com.

West Corporation

Acquisition in 2017
West Corporation is a leading provider of technology-driven, voice-oriented solutions. West offers its clients a broad range of communications and infrastructure management solutions that help them manage or support critical communications. West's customer contact solutions and conferencing services are designed to improve its clients' cost structure and provide reliable, high-quality services. West also provides mission-critical services, such as public safety and emergency communications.

Mood Media

Acquisition in 2017
Mood Media specializes in enhancing customer experiences by integrating various sensory elements such as sight, sound, scent, and social mobile technology. The company serves over 150 million consumers daily through its extensive network of more than 500,000 active client locations worldwide. Mood Media's clientele spans a diverse range of businesses, including well-known retailers, hotels, quick-service restaurants, local banks, and numerous small enterprises. Established over 80 years ago, the company pioneered the background music industry and has since expanded its offerings to include a comprehensive suite of audio-visual solutions, backed by a robust global service network.

Lumileds

Acquisition in 2016
Lumileds Holding B.V. is a manufacturer and marketer of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and automotive lighting products, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The company offers a wide range of LED solutions, including chip-on-board (COB), color, ultraviolet, and high-power LEDs, as well as mid and low-power options. Its product portfolio extends to automotive lighting for cars, trucks, and motorcycles, along with LED lighting solutions for consumer electronics such as televisions, tablets, monitors, and public information displays. Additionally, Lumileds provides architectural lighting products, including down-lights and various indoor and outdoor lighting solutions. The company serves diverse sectors including automotive, consumer, and illumination through a network of distributors globally. Lumileds operates as a former subsidiary of Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Rackspace

Acquisition in 2016
Rackspace US, Inc. is a managed cloud computing services provider based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 1998. The company specializes in offering a range of services, including managed hosting, application hosting, database management, and e-commerce hosting, among others. It provides hybrid cloud-based solutions that allow businesses to operate their workloads in both public and private clouds. Rackspace leverages technologies from industry leaders such as OpenStack, Microsoft, and VMware, and is known for its exceptional customer support, branded as Fanatical Support. With a diverse client base that includes over 300,000 customers worldwide, Rackspace serves various industries, including finance, healthcare, and education. The company is recognized for its commitment to service excellence and has received accolades for its workplace environment.

Constellis

Acquisition in 2016
Constellis is a provider of operational support and risk management services to government and commercial clients.From security, crisis response and training to logistics, life support, and technology services, Constellis helps its clients to achieve and sustain success, no matter where they are in the world, with a commitment to highly compliant and ethical business practices. With more than 8,000 personnel, Constellis leverages its operational excellence, comprehensive expertise, world-class training facilities and global network of partners to quickly deliver tailored, cost-effective and innovative services to its clients.

Outerwall

Acquisition in 2016
Outerwall, formerly Coinstar, is a leading provider of automated retail solutions offering convenient services that make life easier for consumers and drive incremental traffic and revenue for retailers. The company's core automated retail businesses include the well-known [Redbox](/organization/redbox)® self-service DVD rental and Coinstar® self-service coin-counting brands. The company has approximately 28,500 DVD kiosks and 18,900 coin-counting kiosks in supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchants, financial institutions, convenience stores, and restaurants.

Diamond Resorts

Acquisition in 2016
Diamond Resorts® provides VACATIONS OF A LIFETIME™ to members and guests the world over. A wide selection of amazing destinations offer AFFORDABLE LUXURY and PRICELESS MEMORIES, time and time again. Each vacation is as important to us as it is to you, so it’s our goal to give every guest a flawless, relaxing, memorable experience. Because WE LOVE TO SAY YES™, you’ll always receive a superior level of personal service and commitment, year after year.

AmQuip Crane

Acquisition in 2016
AmQuip Corporation was founded by Joseph L. Wesley, Sr. in 1967 and was originally known as the American Equipment Rental Company. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, the American Equipment Rental Company developed a major operations center and office in Vancouver and made other regional acquisitions to become a major US player in the crane rental industry. After successfully re-trenching and managing through the early 2000's economic downturn, and refocusing under the name AmQuip "The Crane People", the company grew significantly, organically, and through acquisition. In June 2007, the company was acquired by an investor group comprised of Altpoint Capital Partners, Lehman Brothers, Joseph L. Wesley, Sr. and Bard Capital Group LLC. Richard Bard of Bard Capital Group LLC was named Chairman of the Board. AmQuip now has facilities in Atlanta, Georgia; Bensalem, Pennsylvania; Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; Carteret, New Jersey; Nashville Tennessee; Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Memphis, Tennessee; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Birmingham, Alabama.

The Fresh Market

Acquisition in 2016
The Fresh Market has brought you the freshest, most delicious quality products from around the corner and around the globe. What started in Greensboro, North Carolina as a dream has grown into a refreshing reality with over 100 stores in over 20 states across the nation. Each one a part of the local community. Each one dedicated to providing the freshest and best local ingredients.

ADT

Acquisition in 2016
ADT is a prominent provider of security, automation, and smart home solutions, serving over six million customers across the United States and Canada. With more than 300 locations and nine monitoring centers, it boasts the largest network of security professionals in the U.S. ADT Commercial, the company's commercial division, offers security, fire, life safety, and risk consulting services to over 300,000 customer locations, supported by a workforce of more than 5,000 employees across 150 offices. The company is recognized for its commitment to customer service excellence and a strong foundation built on decades of industry expertise. By prioritizing safety and innovation, ADT has established itself as a leader in the electronic security sector, dedicated to ensuring the peace of mind of its clients.

Apollo Education Group

Acquisition in 2016
Apollo Education Group, Inc. was in response to a gradual shift in higher education demographics from a student population dominated by youth to one in which approximately half the students are adults and over 80 percent of whom work full-time. Apollo's founder, John Sperling, believed—and events proved him right—that lifelong employment with a single employer would be replaced by lifelong learning and employment with a variety of employers. Lifelong learning requires an institution dedicated solely to the education of working adults.

AR Global Investments

Acquisition in 2015
AR Global is one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world, and among the best performing. With an emphasis on real estate and credit investing, since 2007 our investment programs have successfully raised over $20 billion of equity and funded 17 separate strategies. Currently, AR Global sponsors investment strategies with over $18 billion of real estate and loans under management. However, despite our size, we have produced an average annual return of approximately 17% on those programs which have had liquidity events to date. For this reason many of our investors have chosen to reinvest with us. We are proud of this history of exceptional performance and believe our current platform of alternative “core” investments offer many of the same opportunities as did our earlier programs.

Nova KBM

Acquisition in 2015
Nova KBM provides retail and corporate banking services primarily in the Republic of Slovenia. The company operates in five segments: Banking, Fund Management, Leasing, Real Estate Activity, and Other Services.

Verallia

Acquisition in 2015
Verallia SA is a leading manufacturer of glass packaging products for the food and beverage industries, providing a range of bottles and jars designed for still and sparkling wines, spirits, food, beers, and nonalcoholic beverages. Founded in 1827 and headquartered in Courbevoie, France, the company operates globally with production facilities in Southern and Western Europe, Northern and Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Its geographical segments include sites in countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Originally a subsidiary of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Verallia has established itself as a significant player in the glass packaging market, catering to diverse customer needs across various regions.

OM Group

Acquisition in 2015
OM Group, Inc. engages in the development, production, and marketing of specialty chemicals and advanced materials to complex chemical and industrial processes worldwide. The company produces cobalt-based specialty chemicals, as well as specialty chemicals and advanced materials from barium, calcium, iron, manganese, potassium, rare earths, zinc, zirconium, germanium, and copper. Its advanced materials include powders and specialty chemicals for various industries, such as rechargeable battery, construction equipment and cutting tools, catalyst, and ceramics and pigments. The company's specialty chemicals consist of electronic chemicals for the electronic packaging, memory disk, general metal finishing, and printed circuit board finishing markets; advanced organics for the tire, coating and inks, additives, and chemical markets; ultra-pure chemicals used in the manufacture of electronic and computer components, such as semiconductors, silicon chips, wafers, and liquid crystal displays; and photo-imaging masks and reticles for the semiconductor, optoelectronics, and microelectronics industries. OM Group's products are sold in various forms, such as solutions, crystals, cathodes, powders, and quartz or glass plates. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

ASG Security

Acquisition in 2015
Headquartered in Beltsville, MD, ASG Security is a super‐regional electronic security and monitoring company with full service operations throughout the Eastern and Southwestern United States. Recognized as the 10th largest U.S. electronic security company, ASG designs, installs, monitors and services security systems for the commercial/industrial, government and residential market sectors. The company provides a full array of traditional and IP‐based solutions including video surveillance, access control, monitored fire and intrusion alarm systems to more than 214,000 customers. ASG employs over 1,200 people across 24 branch offices and operates four UL / CSAA Five Diamond Certified monitoring centers

Protection 1

Acquisition in 2015
Protection One, Inc. provides electronic security alarm monitoring services to single-family residential, commercial, multifamily, and wholesale customers in the United States. The company monitors signals from burglary, fire, medical, and environmental alarm systems, as well as manages information from access control and closed-circuit-television systems. It operates in three segments: Retail, Wholesale, and Multifamily. The Retail segment provides monitoring and maintenance services for electronic security systems to residential and business customers, as well as sells and installs electronic security systems for homes and businesses. The Wholesale segment contracts with independent security alarm dealers to provide alarm system monitoring services to their residential and business customers. It also offers business support services, as well as financing assistance for these independent dealers by providing loans secured by alarm contracts and by purchasing alarm contracts. The Multifamily segment provides monitoring and maintenance services for electronic security systems to the tenants of multifamily residences, including apartments, condominiums, and other multifamily dwellings under long-term contracts with building owners and managers. As of December 31, 2009, the company monitored approximately 1.4 million sites, including 540,000 retail customers, 4,600 independent alarm monitoring companies, and 213,000 multifamily units in 1,300 properties. Protection One, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas.

Tranquilidade

Acquisition in 2015
Tranquilidade provides insurance products and services. Its distribution network encompasses 38 corporate stores, 78 franchise stores, and 270 agent stores nationwide.

Presidio

Acquisition in 2014
Presidio, Inc. is an IT consulting firm based in New York, established in 2014 and formerly known as Aegis Holdings, Inc. The company specializes in providing comprehensive technology solutions that help businesses navigate the complexities of modern connectivity. By understanding the unique operational needs of its clients, Presidio designs and implements tailored IT strategies that not only address immediate challenges but also prepare organizations for future growth. The firm partners with leading industry providers to deliver high-quality services and maintain top certifications, ensuring that clients receive reliable and innovative support. As one of the largest solutions providers in the United States, Presidio combines extensive experience with regional expertise, enabling it to offer both local assistance and the capability to manage global IT requirements.

Express Energy Services

Acquisition in 2014
Express Energy Services is an oil & energy company that offers well construction and well testing services.

Classic Party Rentals

Acquisition in 2014
Classic Party Rentals is the largest full-service event rental company in the United States, operating over 30 locations nationwide. The company provides a wide range of rental items, including china, glassware, flatware, specialty linens, lounge furniture, lighting, heating, flooring, and kitchen and catering equipment. Classic Party Rentals is also a leading provider of tents and clearspan structures under its Classic Tents brand. In addition to rental services, the company offers sales support and event management for more than 150,000 events annually, catering to major sporting events, brand promotions, corporate functions, celebrity weddings, charity events, and private social gatherings.

Chuck E. Cheese

Acquisition in 2014
Chuck E. Cheese organizes events for children with games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment activities. The company handles birthday parties; group events of sports teams, daycare centers, youth groups, and scouts; school fundraising events; and non-profit fundraising events. It offers free invitations for the events it organizes. Chuck E. Cheese’s menu includes pizzas, sandwiches, wraps, desserts, beverages, and other complements. Chuck E. Cheese was founded on April 30, 1977, and is based in Texas, United States.

Altamira Asset Management

Acquisition in 2014
Altamira Asset Management is a company in the Servicing sector.

EVO Banco

Acquisition in 2013
EVO Banco is a retail bank that specializes in digital banking and financial services, aiming to transform personal finance for a better future. The bank offers a range of services, including loans, credit, and savings accounts, as well as retail, personal, and commercial banking options. By employing an intelligent banking model that leverages advanced technology, EVO Banco provides customers with the convenience of online banking while maintaining the personal touch and professionalism associated with traditional bank branches. This approach emphasizes transparency and aims to meet the evolving needs of modern consumers.

Aurum Holdings

Acquisition in 2012
Aurum is the largest prestige and luxury jewellers in the UK which includes the Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb.

McGraw-Hill Education

Acquisition in 2012
McGraw-Hill Education provides learning solutions. It offers iBooks and mobile applications in the areas of science, mathematics, social studies, reading, languages, arts, music, college and career readiness, engineering, and professional development; and digital solutions, including online learning systems, e-books, digital curriculum, adaptive learning programs, and hybrid or blended learning solutions. The company also offers webinars and resources for K-12 educators. It offers its products and services in the areas of elementary and secondary education; advanced placement, honors, and electives; adaptive learning; intervention; supplemental education; adult basic education; and professional development. McGraw-Hill Education is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Great Wolf Resorts

Acquisition in 2012
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. is a prominent operator of family-oriented resorts in North America, specializing in indoor water parks and various entertainment activities. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, the company operates its resorts under the Great Wolf Lodge brand. Its facilities are designed to provide a comprehensive family experience, featuring amenities such as water slides, pools, arcade games, miniature golf, and ropes courses. Great Wolf Resorts manages its operations through two main segments: Resort Ownership/Operation and Resort Third-Party Management/Licensing. As of 2013, the company had 11 locations across the United States and Canada, including popular destinations such as Wisconsin Dells, Sandusky, and Niagara Falls. Through its focus on family fun and entertainment, Great Wolf Resorts aims to create memorable experiences for guests of all ages.

Taminco

Acquisition in 2011
Taminco (NYSE: TAM) is a global specialty chemical company, with a clear focus on niche markets. They are the world's leading producer of alkylamines & derivatives and a major producer of formic acid & derivatives, supplying diversified, global end markets. Their products are used by customers in the manufacture of a diverse array of products for the agriculture, animal nutrition, water treatment, personal & home care and oil & gas end-markets. Their products provide these goods with a variety of ancillary characteristics required for optimal performance.

Sprouts Farmers Markets

Acquisition in 2011
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is a grocery retailer in the United States that specializes in fresh, natural, and organic food products. Founded in 2002 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, Sprouts operates stores that offer a wide range of items, including fresh produce, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, deli products, vitamins and supplements, dairy alternatives, bulk items, baked goods, frozen foods, natural health and body care, as well as beer and wine. The stores aim to create a neighborhood grocery experience reminiscent of an old-fashioned farmers market, providing both everyday staples and specialty items at competitive prices. As of February 2020, Sprouts operated 341 stores across 22 states, emphasizing a commitment to helping customers make healthier choices.

Evertec

Acquisition in 2010
Evertec, Inc. is a leading transaction processing company operating primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers a range of services across four main segments: Payment Services for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Payment Services for Latin America, Merchant Acquiring, and Business Solutions. The company provides merchant acquiring services that allow businesses to accept electronic payments, including debit, credit, and prepaid cards, as well as electronic benefit transfer (EBT) transactions. Additionally, Evertec supports financial institutions with payment processing solutions that encompass credit and debit card management, fraud monitoring, and EBT services. Its Business Solutions segment delivers core banking processing, IT consulting, and business process outsourcing to financial institutions and government entities. With a robust network that processes approximately two billion transactions, Evertec is recognized for its mission-critical technology solutions and strong customer base, which includes financial institutions, merchants, corporations, and government agencies. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Evertec continues to play a significant role in the region's financial technology landscape.

CKE Restaurants

Acquisition in 2010
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants under the Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s, Green Burrito, and Red Burrito names in the United States and internationally. As of October 18, 2016, it had a total of 3,729 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states, U.S. territories, and 40 countries internationally. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee. CKE Restaurants, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of CKE Inc.

Parallel Petroleum

Acquisition in 2009
Parallel Petroleum LLC engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties. The company operates in the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Midland, Texas. As of December 31, 2011, Parallel Petroleum LLC operates as a subsidiary of PLL Holdings LLC.

Noranda Aluminum

Acquisition in 2007
Noranda Inc. was a mining and metallurgy company originally from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada. It was listed on the TSX under the symbol NRD.LV. Noranda Aluminum, Inc. produces aluminum products and rolled aluminum coils. The company offers heavy gauge foil products, such as finstock and semi-rigid container stock; light gauge converter foils used for packaging applications; and consumer foils and light gauge sheet products, including transformer windings and building products. Its aluminum smelter includes a fabrication facility that converts molten aluminum into products, such as rods, extrusion billets, and foundry ingots. The company has rolling mills in Huntingdon, Tennessee

Realogy Holdings

Acquisition in 2007
Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) is a global leader in real estate franchising with company-owned real estate brokerage operations doing business under its franchise systems as well as relocation and title services. Realogy's brands and business units include Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, The Corcoran Group®, ERA®, Sotheby's International Realty®, NRT LLC, Cartus and Title Resource Group. Collectively, Realogy's franchise system members operate approximately 13,700 offices with 247,800 independent sales associates doing business in 103 countries around the world. Realogy is headquartered in Madison, N.J.

Claire's Stores

Acquisition in 2007
Claire's Holdings LLC was founded in 2007 and is based in the United States.

Countrywide

Acquisition in 2007
Countrywide plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides residential estate agency and property services in the United Kingdom. It operates through Sales and Lettings, Financial Services, and Business to Business (B2B) segments. The company offers surveying services, including valuation panel management services, residential valuations, and surveys for mortgage lenders; provides corporate, emergency, commercial, and social relocation services; estate, leasehold and block management services; and sells residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties, as well as land through public auction. It also provides integrated property services; conveyancing services, such as freehold and leasehold, remortgage, and separate legal representation; and residential property asset management services. In addition, the company is involved in the residential development and investment activities; and provision of single mortgage brokerage services, as well as home and personal insurance. It serves residential and commercial property markets. Countrywide plc was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom.

Smart & Final

Acquisition in 2007
Smart & Final is a truly unique company, for it combines today's state-of-the-art technologies and management practices with the historical perspective of one of the West's pioneer companies.

Jacuzzi Brands

Acquisition in 2007
Jacuzzi Brands is a global manufacturer and distributor of branded bath and spa products. These include whirlpool baths, spas and spa accessories, showers, saunas, bathtubs, water care supplies and other plumbing products. Our products are marketed under a portfolio of brand names, including JACUZZI®, SUNDANCE®, THERMOSPAS®, DIMENSION ONE SPAS®, HYDROPOOL® and BATHWRAPS®.

Rexnord

Acquisition in 2006
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rexnord Power Transmission keeps industry moving by designing, manufacturing, marketing and servicing a broad portfolio of highly-engineered mechanical components, including bearings, conveyor chain & components, couplings, gear drives, industrial chain, and more. Our products and services enhance the reliability of equipment used worldwide, supporting industries such as automotive, beverage & liquid, cement, energy, food and forest products. Rexnord Power Transmission’s expertise and focus on customer service ensures that customers have the right solution when you need it. Together with our corporate entity, Rexnord, we employ approximately 8,000 employees worldwide.

Metals USA

Acquisition in 2005
Metals USA, operating from plants throughout America, supply a broad base of O.E.M. and metal forming customers by providing local hands-on service supported by the strength of a national service center. Our customers look to us for a wide variety of metal products in sheet, coil and strip configurations; in standard and configured blanks and in custom-engineered pre-paint metal products.

Goodman Global Group

Acquisition in 2004
Goodman Global Group, based in Houston, Texas, specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for residential and light commercial applications. The company offers a range of products under the Goodman, Amana, and Quietflex brands. It operates through company-owned distribution centers and independent distributors to reach its customers across the United States. Founded in 1975, Goodman Global Group is known for its focus on quality and innovation in the HVAC industry.

Borden Chemical

Acquisition in 2004
Borden Chemical is one of the world's leading producers of industrial resins, adhesives and related chemical products. Our products provide sticking and bonding power and other performance enhancements for thousands of end-use applications, including: - wood composites and other building materials - foundry molds and cores - fiber-optic cabling - electronics - enhanced oilfield production - automotive and aerospace components Working with customers to develop innovative solutions in diverse industries has enabled Borden Chemical to expand our products and services to meet customer needs. Backed by unmatched technical sales and service and strategically located production to provide assured, cost-effective supply, Borden Chemical has become a strategic partner in our customers' businesses.

GNC Corp.

Acquisition in 2003
GNC Corporation is a global specialty retailer focused on health, wellness, and performance products. The company offers a wide range of nutritional supplements, including vitamins, minerals, herbal products, sports nutrition, and weight management items, marketed under various proprietary and third-party brands. GNC serves its customers through company-owned and franchise stores, as well as e-commerce platforms. As of the end of 2019, GNC operated over 7,500 locations worldwide, including stores in the United States, Canada, and numerous international markets. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, GNC has built a reputation for emphasizing product quality, safety, and potency, supported by scientific research and rigorous manufacturing standards. Additionally, GNC provides contract manufacturing services, enhancing its presence in the nutritional supplement industry.

United Agri Products

Acquisition in 2003
United Agri Products Ltd. distributes crop production products and provides agronomy support services in the United Kingdom.