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Who We Are
. "PPM America Capital Partners" refers to PPM America Capital Partners, LLC, PPM America Capital Partners II, LLC, and PPM America Capital Partners III, LLC.* Each is the general partner (respectively) for the "PPM America Private Equity Funds:" PPM America Private Equity Fund LP, PPM America Private Equity Fund II LP and PPM America Private Equity Fund III LP. The limited partners in each of the PPM America Private Equity Funds are Jackson National Life Insurance Company and Pacus (UK) Limited (a nominee for The Prudential Assurance Company Limited of the UK).
. The capitalization of each fund (as of December 31, 2009) is:
  - PPM America Private Equity Fund LP ($147 million in outstandings)
  - PPM America Private Equity Fund II LP ($375 million in committed capital)
  - PPM America Private Equity Fund III LP ($200 million in committed capital)
. PPMACP actively pursues private equity co-investments in sponsor-led buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth opportunities
. The private equity team has 10 professionals whose financial acumen and investment experience cover a broad business base vital in evaluating and successfully closing private equity co-investments, including approximately 160 primary fund commitments and, in the past five years, approximately 50 equity co-investments.
. In addition, the private equity team of PPM America, Inc. (PPM) invests, directly on behalf of its clients Jackson and Pacus, in unaffiliated third-party funds ranging from buyouts to venture capital to industry-specific funds, with experienced managers and a proven track record of solid returns.
. For investments in third party funds, PPM is a manager with approximately $2.2 billion committed by those clients to investments in roughly 160 different third party funds and comprising relationships with over 90 different general partners.
   
Investment Philosophy and Approach
. Strategic partnership with both the private equity sponsor and management, with a focus on providing advice and assistance in financings, acquisitions, and other strategic, board-level issues
. An emphasis on building the value of our portfolio companies through the appreciation of our equity investments
. A management structure and streamlined investment decision-making process that permits us to respond quickly to investment opportunities