Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co

With nearly three decades of experience investing in lower middle market consumer companies, the BRS team is an experienced investor partnering with founders and management to create value for all constituents. BRS invests in people first and supports its management partners with experienced resources and capital while giving them the operational freedom and long-term incentives to grow. Since its founding in 1995 and through a variety of financial and economic cycles, the BRS team has invested in and grown lower middle market companies, primarily in the consumer sector. BRS has made more than 50 investments in this target market. BRS seeks companies that, in BRS's estimation, have the following attributes: ▪ Strong and defensible market franchise ▪ Potential acquisition platform for industry consolidation ▪ Experienced management team with track record of achievement ▪ Successful financial history with strong cash flow characteristics ▪ Identifiable significant growth prospects ▪ Distinctive customer value proposition