Brookside Capital Partners

Brookside Capital Partners Welcomes Kevin N. Yang as an Analyst! Brookside Capital Partners is pleased to announce that Kevin N. Yang has joined the Firm as an Analyst. Prior to joining Brookside, Kevin was an Investment Banking analyst at Nomura Securities International, where he executed sell-side and buy-side M&A as well as capital raising transactions in the Consumer sector. Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Minor in Accounting for Finance and Consulting from Boston College. "We are delighted to welcome Kevin to Brookside, as he becomes the newest member of our investment team," said Corey Sclar, Managing Partner. "We strive to attract people with exceptional talent and are confident Kevin will contribute in a meaningful way to the future success and growth of our organization.”

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Brookside Capital Partners "Structures" an Investment in Agam Group, Ltd. Brookside Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Agam Group, Ltd. (“Agam”). Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Elkridge, MD, Agam is a turnkey manufacturing partner and solutions provider of adaptable physical structures for trade shows, events, retail and other commercial interiors.   Brookside Capital Partners provided senior debt and an equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Agam by Champlain Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based private equity firm.   "We are excited to partner with Champlain Capital Partners, once again, and look forward to supporting them and the Agam management team as the company continues in its path of success and growth," said Nicholas Ganias, Partner at Brookside Capital Partners. ABOUT BROOKSIDE CAPITAL PARTNERS: Brookside has invested over $1.3 billion since its founding in 2001. We are a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to lower middle-market companies, typically in the form of subordinated debt, unitranche loans and minority equity co-investments. Brookside generally invests $5 million to $30 million per transaction and has the resources to complete larger transactions, as well, by partnering with limited partners and associates. As a firm, we believe in partnership, collaboration, and achieving results together. We value the relationships with our sponsor and management partners and seek to find credit solutions that work for each unique situation. We deliver on our promises. INVESTMENT CRITERIA • >$15 million revenue • >$4 million EBITDA • EBITDA margins over 10% • Stable historical performance and predictable cash flows • Strong management teams • Identifiable competitive advantages PREFERRED SECTORS • Business Services • Consumer • Distribution • Healthcare Services • Manufacturing • Transportation & Logistics

Brookside Capital Partners "Sees What Matters" with an Investment in Hoffman Engineering Brookside Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Hoffman Engineering (“Hoffman”). Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Stamford, CT, Hoffman is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of night vision test equipment, night vision imaging lighting systems and commercial aviation LED specialty lighting products. Since inception, the Company has developed a strong brand reputation within the night vision sector and its products are utilized by the U.S. military, aerospace and defense OEMs, as well as by commercial airlines.   Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Hoffman by Branford Castle Partners, a North American-focused private equity firm.   "We are thrilled to be partnering, once again, with Branford Castle Partners and look forward to supporting them and the Hoffman management team as the company enters its next chapter of growth," said Gregory Foy, Partner at Brookside Capital Partners. 

Brookside Capital Partners "Sows the Seeds" with an Investment in Stueve Construction Brookside Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Stueve Construction (“Stueve”). Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Algona, IA, Stueve is the market-leading provider of design, engineering and construction services for fertilizer storage solutions. Over the course of more than 65 years, Stueve has established itself as a trusted partner to some of the country’s largest and most sophisticated agribusinesses and also invented the “rodless” dry fertilizer storage facility, which is now the industry standard for all large, dry fertilizer storage facilities.   Brookside Capital Partners provided unitranche debt and an equity co-investment to support the buyout of Stueve by Sound Growth Partners, LLC, a Seattle-based private equity firm that invests in niche market leaders within the lower middle market using their One-Stop Buyout™ approach.   "We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Sound Growth Partners and look forward to supporting them and the Stueve Construction management team as the company enters its next phase of growth," said Nicholas Ganias, Partner at Brookside Capital Partners. About Brookside Capital Partners: Brookside has invested $1.3 billion since its founding in 2001. We are a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to lower middle-market companies, typically in the form of subordinated debt, unitranche loans and minority equity co-investments. Brookside generally invests $5 million to $30 million per transaction and has the resources to complete larger transactions, as well, by partnering with limited partners and associates. As a firm, we believe in partnership, collaboration, and achieving results together. We value the relationships with our sponsor and management partners and seek to find credit solutions that work for each unique situation. We deliver on our promises. INVESTMENT CRITERIA • >$15 million revenue • >$4 million EBITDA • EBITDA margins over 10% • Stable historical performance and predictable cash flows • Strong management teams • Identifiable competitive advantages PREFERRED SECTORS • Business Services • Consumer • Distribution • Healthcare Services • Manufacturing • Transportation & Logistics

Brookside Capital Partners "Airs It Out" with an Investment in SWAT Environmental Brookside Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in SWAT Environmental. Founded in 1988, SWAT Environmental is the nation’s largest radon mitigation services firm focused on radon mitigation system installations in residential homes and commercial buildings. The Company serves customers in over 30 states through an extensive network of field technicians and dedicated commercial installation crews.    Brookside Capital Partners partnered with Mason Wells, a Midwest-based private equity firm, to provide subordinated debt to accelerate the Company’s growth and market expansion initiatives.   "We are thrilled to partner with Mason Wells, once again, and provide a flexible financing solution," said Corey Sclar, Managing Partner at Brookside Capital Partners. "We look forward to supporting the Management team and Mason Wells as the Company continues on its growth trajectory,"

Brookside Capital Partners "Electrifies" with an Investment in REI Utility Services LLC Brookside Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in REI Utility Services LLC ("REI"). Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Athens, TX, REI provides an array of services to electric co-operatives across east and central Texas. REI specializes in joint use management, which refers to the coordinated sharing of utility infrastructure, such as poles, conduits and towers, among multiple service providers in a geographic area. REI provides various high-value field, engineering, contract and admin services, to electric co-operatives that operate more than 75,000 distribution line miles across Texas. Brookside Capital Partners provided unitranche debt and an equity co-investment alongside co-investor, Graycliff Partners, to support the acquisition of REI by LP First Capital, an Austin, TX-based lower middle market private equity firm that invests in family and founder-owned companies across the commercial, consumer, healthcare and education services sectors. ABOUT BROOKSIDE CAPITAL PARTNERS Brookside has invested $1.3 billion since its founding in 2001. We are a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to lower middle-market companies, typically in the form of subordinated debt, unitranche loans and minority equity co-investments. Brookside generally invests $5 million to $30 million per transaction and has the resources to complete larger transactions, as well, by partnering with limited partners and associates. As a firm, we believe in partnership, collaboration, and achieving results together. We value the relationships with our sponsor and management partners and seek to find credit solutions that work for each unique situation. We deliver on our promises. INVESTMENT CRITERIA • >$15 million revenue • >$4 million EBITDA • EBITDA margins over 10% • Stable historical performance and predictable cash flows • Strong management teams • Identifiable competitive advantages PREFERRED SECTORS • Business Services • Consumer • Distribution • Healthcare Services • Manufacturing • Transportation & Logistics Please contact us or visit our website at www.brooksidecp.com for additional information. We welcome investment proposals and promise a prompt and confidential response.

Brookside Capital Partners "Fastens" an Investment in Military Fasteners Brookside Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in Military Fasteners (the “Company”). Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Melbourne, FL, Military Fasteners is a B2B eCommerce distributor of mil-spec fasteners primarily to customers in the aerospace and defense industry, with a focus on maintenance, repair and overhaul, among other sectors.    Military Fasteners is a disrupter in the aerospace and defense fastener industry as a first mover in eCommerce sales, which resonates with a growing number of procurement professionals in the millennial and Gen Z cohorts who are digitally native and prefer making online purchases. The Company has a robust product offering, operating as one of the largest and more diverse online fastener catalogs, with thousands of unique SKUs, and a convenient, easy-to-use platform for rapid online procurement and fulfillment. The Company’s top products consist of various screws, rivets, bolts, nuts and washers. Purchases are generally mission-critical for new production and to avoid fleet downtime and complete needed repairs. Brookside Capital Partners provided unitranche debt and an equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Military Fasteners by Montage Partners, a people-first private equity firm with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona and Salt Lake City, Utah. Montage Partners invests in companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada with $1.5 million to $7 million in EBITDA in the technology and professional services, healthcare, industrial products and services, and consumer sectors. ABOUT BROOKSIDE CAPITAL PARTNERS Brookside has invested $1.3 billion since its founding in 2001. We are a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to lower middle-market companies, typically in the form of subordinated debt, unitranche loans and minority equity co-investments. Brookside generally invests $5 million to $30 million per transaction and has the resources to complete larger transactions, as well, by partnering with limited partners and associates. As a firm, we believe in partnership, collaboration, and achieving results together. We value the relationships with our sponsor and management partners and seek to find credit solutions that work for each unique situation. We deliver on our promises. INVESTMENT CRITERIA >$15 million revenue >$4 million EBITDA EBITDA margins over 10% Stable historical performance and predictable cash flows Strong management teams Identifiable competitive advantages PREFERRED SECTORS Business Services Consumer Distribution Healthcare Services Manufacturing Transportation & Logistics Please contact us or visit our website at www.brooksidecp.com for additional information. We welcome investment proposals and promise a prompt and confidential response.

Brookside Capital Partners "Has Chemistry" with an Investment in ToxStrategies, LLC Brookside Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in ToxStrategies, LLC ("ToxStrategies").   Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Katy, TX, ToxStrategies is a multidisciplinary scientific consulting firm that develops solutions to address complex regulatory, scientific, and technical challenges with an expertise in toxicology and epidemiology as it pertains to new and existing consumer-facing products. ToxStrategies provides its services through five practice areas pharmaceutical, health sciences, epidemiology, food and consumer products, and exposure sciences.    Brookside Capital Partners provided financing to support ToxStrategies' add-on acquisition of Suttons Creek, LLC, a leading pharmaceutical combination products consulting and outsourcing business focused on the drug device value chain. ToxStrategies is a portfolio company of Renovus Capital Partners, a lower middle-market private equity firm, based in the Philadelphia area, specializing in the Knowledge and Talent industries.  ABOUT BROOKSIDE CAPITAL PARTNERS Brookside has invested $1.3 billion since its founding in 2001. We are a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to lower middle-market companies, typically in the form of subordinated debt, unitranche loans and minority equity co-investments. Brookside generally invests $5 million to $30 million per transaction and has the resources to complete larger transactions, as well, by partnering with limited partners and associates. As a firm, we believe in partnership, collaboration, and achieving results together. We value the relationships with our sponsor and management partners and seek to find credit solutions that work for each unique situation. We deliver on our promises. INVESTMENT CRITERIA >$15 million revenue >$4 million EBITDA EBITDA margins over 10% Stable historical performance and predictable cash flows Strong management teams Identifiable competitive advantages PREFERRED SECTORS Business Services Consumer Distribution Healthcare Services Manufacturing Transportation & Logistics Please contact us or visit our website at www.brooksidecp.com for additional information. We welcome investment proposals and promise a prompt and confidential response.

Brookside Capital Partners "Rings It Up" with an Investment in NewBold, LLC Brookside Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in NewBold, LLC ("NewBold").   Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Greenville, SC, NewBold is a leading provider of managed technology services to the quick service restaurant, retail, warehousing and healthcare industries. NewBold supports point-of-sale ("POS"), automatic identification and data capture (“AIDC”), and payment device product lines, with services including on-site service response, depot repair services, technology procurement and deployment, configuration and integration, help-desk support, and payment device encryption and injection services.  Brookside Capital Partners provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment to support the acquisition of NewBold by Fort Point Capital, a Boston, MA-based growth-focused private equity firm specializing in service-oriented companies in the middle market. ABOUT BROOKSIDE CAPITAL PARTNERS: Brookside has invested $1.3 billion since its founding in 2001. We are a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to lower middle-market companies, typically in the form of subordinated debt, unitranche loans and minority equity co-investments. Brookside generally invests $5 million to $30 million per transaction and has the resources to complete larger transactions, as well, by partnering with limited partners and associates. As a firm, we believe in partnership, collaboration, and achieving results together. We value the relationships with our sponsor and management partners and seek to find credit solutions that work for each unique situation. We deliver on our promises. INVESTMENT CRITERIA • >$15 million revenue • >$4 million EBITDA • EBITDA margins over 10% • Stable historical performance and predictable cash flows • Strong management teams • Identifiable competitive advantages PREFERRED SECTORS • Business Services • Consumer • Distribution • Healthcare Services • Manufacturing • Transportation & Logistics Please contact us or visit our website at www.brooksidecp.com for additional information. We welcome investment proposals and promise a prompt and confidential response.