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PPM America Capital Partners, LLC
Who We Are
Providing Private Equity Capital for Co-investments in Buyouts with Equity Sponsors; Management Buyouts, Recapitalizations, Industry Build-ups and Growth Equity

PPM: An Overview

PPM Capital Partners, LLC is the general partner of the PPM America Private Equity Fund I, with approximately $280 million in outstandings, the PPM America Private Equity Fund II, with $375 million in commitments, and the PPM America Private Equity Fund III with $200 million in commitments. The partnership provides private equity capital for:
. co-investments in buyouts with equity sponsors
. management buyouts and recapitalizations
. industry build-ups
. growth equity

In the past several years on behalf of its clients, PPM has provided equity in over 25 transactions. The financial acumen and investment experience of the 9 professionals who comprise our firm cover a broad business base vital in evaluating and successfully closing equity investments. PPM America Capital Partners' limited partners are Jackson National Life Insurance Company and Pacus (UK) Limited. Jackson National Life is one of the largest life insurance companies in the United States, managing more than $82 billion in assets as of December 31, 2007. Based in London, our UK Parent* and its affiliated companies constitute one of the world's leading finacial services groups, providing insurance and finacial services directly and through its subsidiaries and affiliates throughout the world. It has been in existence for over 160 years and has $530 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2007.
 
* Prudential plc, our UK Parent, is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America.
 
Investment Philosophy and Approach
Management Buyouts   |   Investment Partner   |   Worldwide Affiliates
Advantages   |   Co-Investment Partner   |   Consolidations/Growth
Buyouts & Recapitalizations   |   Fund Investments

MANAGEMENT BUYOUTS


PPM America Capital Partners actively pursues co-investment opportunities in sponsor-led buyouts. PPMACP will also provide capital for growth financings, including industry build-ups and corporate acquisitions.

PPM AS AN INVESTMENT PARTNER

On behalf of its client, PPM America Capital Partners views itself as a partner of both the private equity sponsor and management. PPMACP provides advice and assistance in financings, acquisitions and other strategic, board level issues. Moreover, PPM offers access to a broad network of global relationships to support the development of each portfolio company.

Consistent with investors' objectives, PPM's goal is to build the value of its portfolio companies. Its primary source of profit is through the appreciation of its client's equity investments, and not from fees, asset sales or interest payments.

PPM is highly motivated to fund a company's growth through acquisitions or internal expansion. As a consequence, it is critical to create a financially sound capital structure and provide follow-on growth capital to enable each portfolio company to take advantage of strategic growth opportunities.

PPM America Capital Partners is represented on the Board of Directors or holds seats when appropriate for its investment. PPM does not, however, expect to have involvement in the day-to-day operations of a portfolio company.

PPM & WORLDWIDE AFFILIATES

PPM America Capital Partners is part of a worldwide network of private equity investors. Our London-based affiliate is PPM Capital, which also has offices in Paris, Hong Kong, and Sydney. PPM has invested together with PPM Capital in transactions in the United States, United Kingdom and Asia. If your transaction has operations or opportunities around the world, PPM could be your one-stop equity source.

THE ADVANTAGES TO INVESTORS AND MANAGEMENT PARTNERS

When PPM makes an investment, it provides the following advantages:

Transaction Expertise

The professionals who work on each investment have a high level of experience and a track record of successfully analyzing and closing equity investments. In addition, PPM has a broad network of contacts and resources that complement its own in-house capabilities.

Financial Capabilities

PPM America Private Equity Fund III, LP has over $200 million in committed capital and is able to provide flexible financing, with individual investments of $5 million and greater. Additionally, PPM frequently makes follow-on investments to facilitate the continued development of growing companies.

Global Capabilities

Through its global affiliates and fund relationships, PPM has professionals dedicated to investing in North America, Europe and Asia.

Timely Response

PPM's management structure and streamlined investment decision-making process permits it to respond quickly to investment opportunities.

CO-INVESTMENT PARTNER

On behalf of its client, PPM America Capital Partners will partner with other investors. PPM's strong relationships with buyout sponsors as well as individual and institutional investors provide it with unique access to a wide variety of investment opportunities.

PPMACP's co-investment activities include equity financing for buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth. PPMACP's co-investments range from significant minority ownership positions in companies with values between $30 million to $300 million to smaller stakes in companies with values in excess of $1 billion.

PPMACP actively pursues co-investment opportunities where it can be a value-added partner in terms of investment resources, responsiveness, global reach and additional acquisitions.

INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATIONS/ GROWTH

PPM has played an important role in creating and financing companies that take advantage of consolidation opportunities. PPM has invested in strategic consolidations in industries as diverse as office equipment, healthcare, telecommunications, industrial distribution, publishing and travel services. PPM assists in the formation of these companies and provides equity for subsequent acquisitions. Attractive opportunities include fragmented industries where companies can be combined to create more efficient operations through larger scale. These companies can become more profitable, serve their customers better and grow more quickly than their competitors.

MANAGEMENT BUYOUTS & RECAPITALIZATIONS

PPM America Capital Partners may consider investing in management buyouts and recapitalizations of companies with values typically ranging from $30 to $300 million. PPMACP frequently partners with other investment firms in large transactions. PPMACP's investments encompass a wide variety of industries. PPMACP originates and structures transactions and provides equity financing. Its professionals have been involved in management buyouts and recapitalizations since its inception. PPMACP strives to provide prudent financial structures which afford each of its portfolio companies the greatest degree of flexibility to achieve its financial goals.

FUND INVESTMENTS: LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INVESTING

PPM invests in unaffiliated third-party funds on behalf of both Jackson National Life Insurance Company and Pacus (UK) Limited. PPM actively pursues funds with experienced managers and a proven track record of solid returns. PPM may consider investing in a variety of funds ranging from buyouts to venture capital to communication funds.