Brookside Equity Partners

Brookside Equity Partners LLC focuses on private equity investments, including direct control investments, majority or minority co-investments alongside of other investment firms, and, on a selective basis, investments in private funds or special situations. We emphasize LBO transactions, but we will consider a limited number of growth capital investments in partnership with other value-added investors. We aim to partner with what we believe to be excellent management teams and co-investors to help create long-term value. Brookside Equity Partners works closely with management teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives including new product introductions, geographic or channel expansion, acquisitions, and efficiency improvements. We are proud of our successful, long-term investment track record. Investment Criteria Direct, Control LBO Transactions ▪ Revenue of at least $15 million for the two prior years and up to $150 million or more ▪ EBITDA of at least $5 million for the two prior years and up to $25 million or more ▪ Gross margins in excess of 25% ▪ EBITDA margins in excess of 10% ▪ Strong management ▪ History of strong, consistent revenue and earnings growth ▪ Attractive future growth prospects ▪ Defensible market positions ▪ High returns on capital We do not have a specific industry focus, but generally invest in manufacturing, business services, financial services and consumer businesses. We have experience in a broad range of industries including, but not limited to: ▪ Plastics ▪ Food and food ingredients ▪ Environmental and industrial services ▪ Specialty manufacturing ▪ Value-added distribution ▪ Specialty building products ▪ Financial services ▪ Specialty chemicals While we have experience investing in Europe and Asia, we currently focus our control investments on businesses headquartered in North America. Our goal is to partner with management to take a business to the next level of success. We prefer investing in situations where management and/or the selling shareholders wish to reinvest with us. Co-investments In most cases, the co-investments in which we participate meet the same criteria suggested above for control investments. However, we will consider a wider range of industries and deal types provided the co-investor with whom we are partnering brings value-added industry expertise and relationships. In partnership with other like-minded and value-added investors, we will consider growth capital and special situation opportunities.