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Unical Defense is a leading provider of aftermarket component parts solutions specifically for military aircraft. The company supplies a wide range of military aviation products and support services to original equipment manufacturers, as well as to domestic and foreign government entities and maintenance, repair, and overhaul stations worldwide. With a strong focus on developing enduring relationships with suppliers, Unical Defense leverages its extensive inventory to meet the needs of its clients efficiently and effectively.

Oregon Tool, formerly known as Blount International, Inc., is a global industrial company headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that designs, manufactures, and markets equipment and accessories for various sectors, including forestry, lawn and garden, agriculture, and construction. The company operates through two main segments: Forestry, Lawn, and Garden (FLAG) and Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture (FRAG). Oregon Tool specializes in cutting equipment, offering products such as chains, guide bars, and replacement parts for chain saws, as well as lawnmower blades and trimmer lines. Additionally, it provides attachments for tractors, log splitters, and concrete cutting tools. The company also collaborates with original equipment manufacturers to produce private label products, distributing its offerings through a global sales network that reaches over 115 countries. Approximately 63% of Oregon Tool's sales occur outside the United States, reflecting its extensive international presence. Founded in 1946, Oregon Tool continues to serve professionals and consumers alike with a comprehensive range of industrial solutions.

Paramount Global Services is a packaging company specializing in plastic, glass, metal containers, closures, and dispensing systems.

Solenis is a global producer of specialty chemicals for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, paper, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of process, functional and water treatment chemistries as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets and minimize environmental impact.

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.

SVP Worldwide Inc. is engaged in the design, manufacture, and distribution of consumer and artisan sewing, quilting, embroidery, and overlock machines.

URBASER, group belonging to the company FIRION INVESTMENTS, is a worldwide reference in the area of environment, dedicated to activities in Street Cleaning, waste removal and transporting, urban waste treatment and recycling and comprehensive management of the water cycle and urban landscape and gardening. URBASER is the leader in removal and treatment of used mineral oils and treatment and removal of industrial waste.

Game Taco is an online skill-based video game tournament destination for cash entry fees and cash prizes. It is a developer of a game tournament platform designed to provide a fun, friendly, and trusted destination for users to wager real cash for skill-based games. Its platform accommodates PC, Mac, iOS, Android as well as console games to play both free and real money tournament style games with each other and are committed to providing its players with unrivaled assistance, extraordinary service and peace of mind that enable users to compete in real money tournaments with friends and family.

Club Car, LLC manufacturers small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles.

Cabinetworks Group is the independently owned manufacturer and distributor of kitchen and bath cabinets in the United States. under the nation's brands, including KraftMaid, Medallion, Smart, Merillat, Yorktowne, Echelon, Advanta, Studio Full Access, Master WoodCraft, and Cabinets 2000. The company produces both framed and frameless cabinetry, operating out of 14 assembly plants and three-component facilities, and serves customers through a multi-channel approach including sales to dealers, home centers, and distributors across the United States.

NDC, headquartered in Nashville, provides health care fulfillment and delivery services such as dental products and vaccines. The company receives the supplies from manufacturers and ships them either directly to customers or other local distributors.

Mad Engine has grown to become a leading global apparel wholesaler of licensed, branded and private label apparel. Top brands include Marvel, Star Wars, Disney and Nickelodeon. Mad Engine's footprint spans multiple continents, with unique locations dedicated to customer service, manufacturing, quality assurance and distribution. This process better enables the company to fully meet the needs of every customer – from independent boutiques to mass market retailers – ensuring the best customer experience possible.

Ingram Micro and its subsidiaries distribute information technology (IT) products and supply chain solutions worldwide. The company offers various IT products, including peripherals, systems, software, networking, and others. Its peripheral products comprise printers, scanners, displays, projectors, monitors, panels, mass storage, and tape; systems products include servers, desktops, portable personal computers, and personal digital assistants; and software products consist of business application software, operating system software, entertainment software, middleware, developer software tools, security software, and storage software. The networking products include networking hardware comprising switches, hubs, routers, wireless local area networks, wireless wide area networks, network interface cards, cellular data cards, network-attached storage, and storage area networks; communication products consisting of voice over Internet protocol communications, modems, phone systems, and video/audio conferencing; and network security hardware products. The other products comprise large format LCD and plasma displays, enclosures, mounts, media players, content software, content creation, content hosting, and installation services; processors, motherboards, hard drives, and memory; ink and toner supplies, paper, carrying cases, and anti-glare screens; cell phones, digital cameras, digital video disc players, game consoles, televisions, audio, and home control; and barcode/card printers, AIDC scanners, AIDC software, and wireless infrastructure products. The company also provides supply chain services, technical support, financial services, sales and marketing services, eCommerce services, and managed services. It markets its products and services through sales representatives, resellers, and distributors. As of January 2, 2010, the company had 103 distribution centers. Ingram Micro Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

Nesco is a provider of specialty equipment, parts, tools, accessories and services to the electric utility transmission and distribution, telecommunications and rail markets in North America. Nesco offers its specialized equipment to a diverse customer base for the maintenance, repair, upgrade and installation of critical infrastructure assets including electric lines, telecommunications networks and rail systems. Nesco's coast-to-coast rental fleet of more than 4,000 units includes aerial devices, boom trucks, cranes, digger derricks, pressure drills, stringing gear, hi-rail equipment, repair parts, tools and accessories.

L&R Distributors, Inc. is a prominent national distributor based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in general merchandise, health and beauty care, and cosmetic products. Founded in 1956, the company offers a diverse range of over 30,000 items, including appliances, baby goods, household sundries, personal care products, and seasonal items. L&R serves more than 17,000 distribution points across supermarkets, drugstores, and independent retailers throughout the United States. In addition to its extensive product offerings, L&R has developed a strong e-commerce platform that facilitates direct-to-consumer fulfillment. The company also provides retail services, including merchandising and data analytics, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for its clients and drive higher sales. L&R operates additional distribution centers in Monroe Township, New Jersey; Rancho Cucamonga, California; and Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. is a prominent provider of media and entertainment services, catering to content creators, broadcasters, streaming platforms, and distributors globally. Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Burbank, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes production, post-production, digital distribution, and asset management. Their production services encompass on-location assistance and companion content creation, while post-production offerings feature visual effects, sound design, and localization. Deluxe also specializes in multi-platform content distribution, including theatrical and home media formats, alongside digital workflow solutions for content management and preservation. The company operates Deluxe One, a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the media supply chain. With facilities across North America, Europe, and Australia, Deluxe continues to serve the evolving needs of the entertainment industry effectively.

Centerfield Media Holdings, LLC develops a digital advertising technology platform for real time biddable (RTB) media. It offers Dugout, a search engine marketing technology and Clicks.net, a RTB platform that allows advertisers to purchase targeted clicks and inbound calls from publishers. Centerfield Media Holdings, LLC was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in Plantation, Florida and New York, New York.

Founded in 1994, Farnese Vini is a leading Italian wine group active in the production, sale and marketing of central and southern Italian wines. Farnese boasts a global client base of over 2,600 distributors, hotels and caterers and generates over 95% of sales abroad.

Biscuit Holding S.A.S manufactures and sells biscuits. Its product include cookies, sandwich, organic, fresh egg wafels, stroopwafel, plain, tartlets, barquette, sticks, savoury, and coated biscuits. It also manufactures cakes, pastry, and wafers. Biscuit Holding S.A.S was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Paris, France. It has additional factories in Tilburg, the Netherlands; Gateshead, United Kingdom; Eschweiler, Germany; and Arrubal, Spain.

De Wave Group is a marine contractor based in Genoa, Italy, specializing in the design and construction of cruise ship interiors. The company offers comprehensive services for both new builds and refits, focusing on the production of cabins and bathroom units using materials such as fiberglass and steel. Additionally, De Wave Group is involved in constructing public areas on vessels, including atriums, theaters, restaurants, bars, lounges, sundecks, and gyms. By catering to the maritime interior sector, De Wave Group enables shipbuilders and cruise operators to enhance their vessels with modern amenities, serving a diverse range of water transport, including cruise ships, ferries, yachts, and naval vessels.

Cision Ltd. is a global provider of public relations software and media intelligence services, catering to businesses worldwide. The company specializes in enabling PR and communications professionals to manage, execute, and measure their strategic initiatives. Its flagship product, the Cision Communications Cloud, is a cloud-based platform designed to help companies establish relationships with influencers and enhance their market presence. Cision also offers Cision Connect, a solution for relationship management, and a comprehensive media database that assists in campaign planning and contact management. Additionally, the company provides PR Newswire services for distributing press releases and investor relations materials, along with media monitoring tools that track content across various channels. Cision's analytics capabilities allow clients to evaluate media coverage, audience engagement, and campaign effectiveness, delivering insights that inform future strategies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Cision has grown to employ over 4,000 people across 15 countries.

TruckPro is a distributor based in Cordova, Tennessee, specializing in heavy-duty truck and trailer products and advanced repair services. With a network of over 150 stores and service shops, the company offers a wide array of products to meet the needs of commercial and government customers, particularly in brake systems, electrical components, engines, and drivetrain systems. Additionally, TruckPro provides inspection and diagnostics, general shop services, and specialty rebuilding, helping truck fleet owners and individual drivers maintain their vehicles, enhance performance, and reduce operational costs. The company's extensive application expertise positions it as a valuable resource for product information, documentation, and training.

Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc. provides supply chain management services to the aerospace industry worldwide. The company offers aerospace products, including hardware, chemicals, electronic components, bearings, tools, and machined parts. It services include traditional distribution, kitting, in-time delivery, chemical management, third-party logistics or fourth-party logistics, and inventory management. The company was founded in 1953 and is based in Valencia, California. Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc. operates as subsidiary of Pattonair Limited.

Founded in 1981 by four Galician partners with deep roots in the fishing industry, GRUPO IBERCONSA has enjoyed spectacular growth both in its commercial and shipowning activity, which began in 1998 with the Argentinian fishing company API. Their Group now comprises more than 20 companies operating in the frozen fish industry: in fish processing, manufacturing, wholesale and retail marketing, cold storage and distribution. The Group reaps the rewards of having a network of subsidiaries that possess great expertise in every phase of handling frozen fish, from capture through to the end consumer.

Lonza is one of the world’s leading suppliers of sanitizers and other water treatment chemicals.

Multi-Color Corporation is a manufacturer of diverse label solutions with operations in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company produces a wide range of labels, including pressure sensitive labels, in-mold labels, heat transfer labels, and cut and stack labels, which encompass peel-away promotional labels, thermochromics, holographics, and metalized films. Additionally, it offers promotional products such as scratch-off coupons and static clings, along with graphic and pre-press services that aid in the conversion of digital files and artwork. Multi-Color utilizes various printing methods, including flexographic, lithographic, rotogravure, and digital techniques. Its clientele includes producers from sectors such as home and personal care, wine and spirits, food and beverage, healthcare, and specialty consumer products. Founded in 1916, the company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and operates as a subsidiary of WS Packaging Group, Inc.

Livingston International is the number one company in North America focused on customs brokerage and compliance. Livingston International also offers international trade consulting and international freight forwarding across the continent and around the globe. With their U.S. headquarters in Chicago, Livingston operates along the U.S.-Canada border, with regional air/sea hubs in Los Angeles, New York and Norfolk. Livingston employs over 3,200 employees at more than 125 key border points, seaports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and the Far East.

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Orbit is a leading provider of irrigation systems and related products for the residential home improvement markets. Hydro-Rain serves the professional market with a line of contractor-grade irrigation and lighting products.

PCI Limited is an investment holding company that specializes in electronics manufacturing services, offering a wide range of solutions including printed circuit board assembly, user interface panels, and complete box builds. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Singapore, the company operates internationally with a presence in the United States, Republic of Ireland, People's Republic of China, Germany, and ASEAN countries. In addition to its core manufacturing capabilities, PCI provides complementary services such as information technology, research and development, estate management, logistics, and warehousing. The company supports various industries by designing and manufacturing products like telematics systems, barcode scanners, and embedded control devices. PCI Limited was taken private in 2019.

Jostens, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that provides a range of products and services primarily for high schools and universities in the United States. Founded in 1897, Jostens specializes in creating yearbooks, memory books, and various jewelry items, including class rings that celebrate academic achievements, sports, and personal interests. The company also offers scholastic products and goods tailored for athletic champions and their fans. Jostens aims to help students commemorate their achievements in both educational and professional sports contexts, serving the K-12 educational and higher education markets.

Yak Access is a leading provider of temporary access mat services, addressing the needs of remote construction sites across North America. The business collaborates with YAK MAT, New South Environmental, and BluRoc to offer comprehensive access solutions, including hardwood mats, temporary and permanent access roads, and civil services. Yak Access emphasizes upfront planning, site evaluation, and final restoration, employing advanced infrastructure techniques to enhance project execution. This approach enables clients in industrial, renewable, and other infrastructure-related sectors to effectively mitigate risks, minimize delays and costs, and reduce environmental impact. Through its strategic partnerships, Yak Access ensures a complete solution for access needs while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship.

PLI Card Marketing Solutions is a provider of gift and loyalty card marketing solutions. PLI is a global provider of card production, card personalization, fulfillment, direct mail, advertising and marketing collateral and all print services with four production facilities and warehouses located in Asheville, NC, North Las Vegas, NV, Romeoville, IL and St. Louis, MO, including international worldwide customer support through distribution centers in Canada and the Netherlands. PLI is a leading card producer in the commercial card market with more than 1,000 employees nationwide and 450,000 square feet of total manufacturing space.

Wyndham Worldwide provides a wide range of hospitality products and services through its global portfolio of world-renowned brands. Wyndham Worldwide is made up of three hospitality business units: Wyndham Hotel Group, Wyndham Vacation Ownership, and Wyndham Destination Network. The world's largest hotel company based on the number of properties, Wyndham Hotel Group is home to many of the world's best-known hotel brands, with approximately 7,500 franchised hotels and 646,900 hotel rooms worldwide. Wyndham Exchange & Rentals is the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the world's largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, providing more than 5 million leisure-bound families annually with access to over 107,000 vacation properties in over 100 countries through its prominent exchange and vacation rental brands. The industry and timeshare ownership market leader, Wyndham Vacation Ownership develops, markets, and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to owners through its network of over 190 vacation ownership resorts serving approximately 907,000 owners throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific. Based in Parsippany, NJ, Wyndham Worldwide employs approximately 32,800 associates globally.

LifeScan, Inc. manufactures blood glucose monitoring system for primary care physicians and pharmacists worldwide. The company’s OneTouch device enables people to monitor and manage their diabetes level. Its product portfolio includes personal blood glucose meters, testing strips, lancets, point of care testing systems, and integrated digital solutions; as well as OneTouch Reveal, a mobile application that offers insights to support diabetes management. The company sells its products through its OneTouch Store online. LifeScan, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania with additional offices worldwide. The company is a former subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

Highway Toll Administration, LLC designs and develops electronic toll collection solution to the rental car industry. It offers back-end administrative services, including billing, customer service, and dispute resolution of toll violations. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Roslyn Heights, New York. As of March 1, 2018, Highway Toll Administration, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Verra Mobility Corporation.

Lentz Milling Co. provides food ingredient distribution services to food manufacturers, commercial bakeries, retail bakeries, and other customers throughout 10 states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.

American & Efird is the largest manufacturer in the United States and the second-largest globally of premium industrial and consumer sewing threads, embroidery threads, and technical textiles. The company serves a diverse clientele, including producers of apparel, automotive components, home furnishings, medical supplies, and footwear, who rely on A&E’s products to enhance their manufacturing processes. With a commitment to quality and customer service, A&E operates a global network of 22 manufacturing facilities across 20 countries and distributes its products to 44 countries, reaching customers in over 95 countries. Additionally, A&E emphasizes environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, prioritizing the health and safety of its more than 9,000 employees worldwide.

The European vacation rentals operations will also participate as a redemption partner in the award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program. Wyndham’s industry-leading European vacation rental business is the largest manager of holiday rentals in Europe, with more than 110,000 units in over 600 destinations in more than 25 countries. The business operates more than two dozen local brands, including cottages.com, James Villa Holidays, Landal GreenParks, Novasol and Hoseasons.

WS Packaging Group, Inc. is a manufacturer of a wide range of packaging products, including labels, shrink decorations, folding cartons, paperboard packaging, extended text labels, flexible packaging, and specialty tapes. The company specializes in promotional items and designs label application equipment, serving diverse industries such as food, beverage, household products, personal care, medical, and tobacco. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, WS Packaging Group operates multiple printing and packaging facilities across several states and Mexico. The company aims to enhance shelf impact and brand consistency for its clients, helping them engage effectively with consumers.

Husky designs, manufactures, and supplies injection molding equipment to the plastics industry. The company offers injection molding equipment, including machines, molds, hot runners, and auxiliaries and integrated systems; and Shotscope NX, a Web-based process and production monitoring system. It also offers preform development, factory planning, customer training, systems integration, and asset management services; and aftermarket, support, and consulting services. The company’s products are used to manufacture a range of plastic products, such as bottles and caps for beverages, containers for food, medical components, and consumer electronic parts.

Pattonair is the global aerospace and defence supply chain provider, with over 40 years of experience in the industry. They are proud to offer scale, expertise and flexibility in our global service offering, all tailored to your needs. Wherever you are, and whatever you need, Pattonair will provide supply chain management expertise to suit your requirements.

United Site Services is the nation’s leader in portable toilet rentals and porta potty rentals. With more than 60 locations coast to coast, we are the most capable provider of quality portable restroom rentals and temporary fence rentals. Our fast, friendly customer service gives you peace of mind from expert planning to accurate delivery and quality service. Rely on us for your portable sanitation needs, large or small.

OfficeMax Australia is a part of the global Office Depot group. OfficeMax has helped thousands of workplaces, from Australia’s leading companies to the schools that educate our children, realise improved productivity.

American Traffic Solutions, Inc. is the leading provider of traffic safety, mobility and compliance solutions for state & local governments, commercial fleets and rental car companies. They take great pride in fulfilling the safety, mobility and enforcement needs of Their clients and promise to deliver them with the core values that Their employees vigorously uphold: integrity, accountability, respect, excellence and teamwork.

Staples is a leading supplier of business products, services and solutions in Australia and New Zealand.

Interior Logic is the premier collaborative national network of local Design and Construction Services Partners.

Cox Target Media, Inc. engages targeted shoppers; not just nameless, faceless masses by identifying and adapting to changes in shopper behavior. Our disruptive portfolio cost-effectively connects with and measures who redeems or acts on an offer, not just how old they are or what their address is. Over the years, we’ve gleaned many insights into how shoppers think and behave when they’re shopping and buying. Insights we want to share with you. Our mass reach, coupled with powerful, precise targeting and true consumer insights, drives measurable buying transactions across verticals, including consumer packaged goods (CPG) and omnichannel retail. Cox Target Media can engage with shoppers at every stage of the cycle: consideration, purchase, even post-shop – helping our clients reach the right shoppers at just the right time.

ITG [ International Textile Group ] is a diverse, innovative provider of global textile solutions and distinguished fabric brands to automotive, apparel, interior furnishing and industrial markets worldwide. While excellence is the common thread that weaves throughout ITG, it is the uniquely combined threads of a global manufacturing platform, innovative products, state-of-the-art systems, and a dynamic team of forward-thinking professionals that create unparalleled opportunities and competitive advantages for our customer partners.

Fabcon Incorporated specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of precast and prestressed concrete wall panels for a wide range of structures across the United States. Founded in 1970 and based in Savage, Minnesota, the company produces solid wall panels for specific applications such as sound and fire containment, as well as spandrels, planks, and specialty products. Their offerings include precast wind turbine towers, traffic barriers, and various products for residential, commercial, and municipal projects, from backyards to corporate campuses. Fabcon's facilities are strategically located in several states, including Minnesota, Ohio, Iowa, Pennsylvania, and New York. The company has expanded its capabilities over the years, notably with the acquisition of The American Precast Company in 1995, enhancing its market reach and production capacity. Fabcon serves diverse sectors including education, government, industrial, military, retail, and transportation.

FCD supplies high-performance parts such as valves, fittings, sensors, and related components used in diverse end-applications.

FPS is a leading supplier of protective packaging, insulation and component products to the consumer electronics, automotive, medical and other end-markets.

JM Swank Co. is a national food ingredient sourcing and distribution company based in North Liberty, Iowa. The company specializes in producing and distributing a wide range of food products, providing essential services such as on-call support, product documentation, and relationship management with suppliers. Additionally, JM Swank offers vendor approval management services, ensuring that clients receive safe, affordable, and nutritious food. Through its comprehensive approach to food ingredient sourcing and distribution, the company aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the food industry.

Electro Rent Corporation has committed every department to quick answers and responsive shipments. As one of the world's oldest and the largest rent/lease providers of test and measurement equipment, their relationships with major industry manufacturers go back decades. Because their annual purchases are often their largest, top-name manufacturers give us priorities and information their competitors simply cannot match.

WFS Global SAS is a provider of comprehensive cargo and ground handling services for airlines and airports, operating in France and internationally. The company offers a variety of cargo handling services, including logistics, facilities management, security processing, and live animal management, as well as European trucking services across several European countries. Additionally, WFS Global provides ground handling services such as baggage and ramp handling, passenger services, and technical support, including maintenance and installation of jet bridges and ground support equipment. The company also offers concierge services, encompassing visa assistance, ticket arrangements, and luggage storage. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Paris, France, WFS Global has extended its operations to locations in Texas and Hong Kong, serving the diverse needs of the aviation industry globally.

Ying Shing Enterprises Limited manufactures injection molding and metal stamping components. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

Enbi is a manufacturer of engineered products that specializes in providing precision rollers and related components for various industries, including digital printing, office equipment, ATMs, and cash handling systems. The company focuses on delivering high-quality solutions that are critical for end-product performance, offering products such as paper transport, fusing, and image transfer rollers. In addition to rollers, Enbi produces insulation, gaskets, and sealing technologies suitable for complex applications, emphasizing innovation and cost-effectiveness in its global operations. The company's commitment to precision and quality makes it a key supplier for original equipment manufacturers across multiple sectors.

The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Platinum Equity Partner Jacob Kotzubei, who executed the investment, will work with Mr. Torres and Terratest’s executive management team to support its continued expansion worldwide. Led by CEO Enrique Torres, Grupo Terratest is a specialized international contractor providing foundation work, ground improvement and micro-tunneling services for large-scale infrastructure projects and industrial, commercial and residential construction. It is present throughout Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.

Clipper Windpower is engaged in wind energy technology, turbine manufacturing, and wind project development. Headquartered in Carpinteria, Calif., the company has a turbine manufacturing plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and research and development facilities in Carpinteria, Calif., and Blyth Harbor, U.K

Oao Technology Solutions provides a wide range of outsourced IT solutions and professional services, including the operation of large-scale data center complexes and networks ("Megacenter Operations"), distributed systems management staffing services and other IT services. The Company provides these solutions and services, generally on a long-term, fixed-price contractual basis, to its Strategic Clients which are global providers of IT outsourcing services.

Covad is a nationwide provider of integrated voice and data communications. The company offers DSL, Voice Over IP, T1, broadband wireless, Web hosting, managed security, IP and dial-up, and bundled voice and data services directly through Covad's network and through Internet Service Providers, value-added resellers, telecommunications carriers and affinity groups to small and medium-sized businesses and home users. Covad broadband services are currently available across the nation in 44 states and 235 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and can be purchased by more than 57 million homes and businesses, which represent over 50 percent of all US homes and businesses.

Tanning Technology are an information technology services provider that architects, builds and deploys enterprise solutions for companies in the United States and internationally. They specialize in large, complex, integrated solutions that incorporate online transaction processing and very large databases. Internet technologies are central to many of their solutions, enabling direct interaction among customers and business partners on the World Wide Web, and among employees within organizations on their private intranets. Their clients include Ameritech, Blockbuster, BSkyB, E*Trade, Federal Express, Maersk Line, MCI WorldCom, R.R. Donnelley Financial and U S WEST.