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Leading capital source for middle market companies OVERVIEW Founded in 2000, Audax Mezzanine partners with private equity firms to help finance their purchase of middle market companies. We provide junior capital in the form of mezzanine debt, unitranche loans and equity co-investments. We aim to be the sole or lead investor but will participate with other investors in select circumstances. Our strategy is to pursue attractive investment opportunities by forging lasting, long-term relationships with private equity firms in the middle market. Audax Mezzanine has a 19-year track record of helping private equity firms acquire and grow businesses. We provide financing certainty, add-on investment capability and a solutions-seeking approach to working through portfolio challenges. Audax Mezzanine has 21 investment professionals and is based in New York. WHY AUDAX MEZZANINE RESPONSIVE Entrepreneurial and streamlined process Quick feedback on leverage and pricing Small, responsive Investment Committee Expedited due diligence and closing FLEXIBLE Broad investment mandate Subordinated debt Unitranche loans Equity co-invest Senior debt (via Audax Senior Debt platform) COMMERCIAL Market-oriented approach to pricing, terms and structure RELIABLE Consistent views and feedback from deal introduction to closing EXPERIENCED Managing Directors average 20+ years of investment experience INVESTMENT CRITERIA • Investment sizes: – Mezzanine: up to $100 million – Unitranche: up to $175 million – Senior debt: up to $75 million (via Audax Senior Debt platform) • LBOs, recapitalizations and acquisition financings with leading private equity sponsors • Target company characteristics: – Established value proposition – Defensible market position – Revenue and cash flow stability – Experienced management team – Strong equity sponsorship Audax Private Debt 320 Park Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10022 p: (212) 703-2700 www.audaxmezzanine.com CONTACT Kevin P. Magid Managing Director [email protected] U. Peter C. Gummeson Managing Director [email protected] Rahman Vahabzadeh Managing Director [email protected] Steven Ruby Managing Director [email protected] Ryan Benedict Managing Director [email protected] Adam Weiss Managing Director [email protected] Shehzad Ajmal Managing Director [email protected] Blake Loweth Managing Director [email protected] Remington Chin Principal [email protected] Bryant Shain Principal [email protected] Peter Stern Principal [email protected] Robin Dholaria Principal [email protected]

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Page 1: OVERVIEW INVESTMENT CRITERIA WHY AUDAX MEZZANINE · Provider of gutter cleaning, maintenance, repair, and other exterior services to residential customers NEIGHBORLY Franchisor of

Leading capital source for middle market companies

OVERVIEW

Founded in 2000, Audax Mezzanine partners with private equity firms to help finance their purchase of middle market companies. We provide junior capital in the form of mezzanine debt, unitranche loans and equity co-investments. We aim to be the sole or lead investor but will participate with other investors in select circumstances. Our strategy is to pursue attractive investment opportunities by forging lasting, long-term relationships with private equity firms in the middle market. Audax Mezzanine has a 19-year track record of helping private equity firms acquire and grow businesses. We provide financing certainty, add-on investment capability and a solutions-seeking approach to working through portfolio challenges.

Audax Mezzanine has 21 investment professionals and is based in New York.

WHY AUDAX MEZZANINE

RESPONSIVE Entrepreneurial and streamlined process• Quick feedback on leverage and pricing

• Small, responsive Investment Committee

• Expedited due diligence and closing

FLEXIBLE Broad investment mandate• Subordinated debt

• Unitranche loans

• Equity co-invest

• Senior debt (via Audax Senior Debt platform)

COMMERCIAL Market-oriented approach to pricing, terms and structure

RELIABLE Consistent views and feedback from deal introduction to closing

EXPERIENCED Managing Directors average 20+ years of investment experience

INVESTMENT CRITERIA • Investment sizes:

– Mezzanine: up to $100 million– Unitranche: up to $175 million– Senior debt: up to $75 million (via Audax Senior Debt platform)

• LBOs, recapitalizations and acquisition financings with leading private equity sponsors

• Target company characteristics:

– Established value proposition– Defensible market position– Revenue and cash flow stability– Experienced management team– Strong equity sponsorship

Audax Private Debt 320 Park Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10022 p: (212) 703-2700 www.audaxmezzanine.com

CONTACT

Kevin P. MagidManaging [email protected]

U. Peter C. GummesonManaging [email protected]

Rahman Vahabzadeh Managing [email protected]

Steven Ruby Managing [email protected]

Ryan BenedictManaging [email protected]

Adam WeissManaging [email protected]

Shehzad AjmalManaging [email protected]

Blake LowethManaging [email protected]

Remington Chin [email protected]

Bryant [email protected]

Peter SternPrincipal [email protected]

Robin [email protected]

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RECENT PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

A full list of portfolio investments is available at www.audaxmezzanine.com

DISTRIBUTION/LOGISTICS

AERO PRECISIONDistributor of OEM aerospace parts to the military aftermarket

BARCODESProvider of products and services that enable businesses to automate the tracking of their assets and people

BEARCOMDistributor and servicer of mission and business-critical communications solutions to commercial, industrial, and government end markets

BDP INTERNATIONALNon-asset based, outsourced, logistics solutions provider managing the end-to-end movement of shipments globally on behalf of chemical, industrial, healthcare, consumer and retail customers

INTEGRATED SUPPLY NETWORK Independent wholesale distributor of tools, equipment, and related supplies sold into the aftermarket automotive repair industry

MODE TRANSPORTATIONProvider of non-asset based third-party logistics services

PILOT FREIGHT SERVICESProvider of non-asset based freight transportation and third-party logistics globally

VINTAGE PARTSProvider of supply chain, logistics, and distribution services for slow-moving OEM parts

SERVICES

SPECIALT Y MANUFAC TURING

ARNOTTManufacturer of air suspension systems for the automotive aftermarket

HMTManufacturer and service provider for aboveground storage tanks primarily within midstream and downstream energy markets

THE LUMINAIRES GROUP Designs and manufactures branded specification-grade lighting fixtures

SP INDUSTRIESManufacturer of laboratory equipment and plastic and glass labware

ALARM FUNDING ASSOCIATESAdvisory and financial support platform for alarm operating companies

AUGEO FIOutsourced loyalty program provider for banks and credit unions

CUMMING GROUPProvider of project management and cost management services

DWELLWORKSProvider of outsourced relocation management and destination services to corporate employees

MAGNA LEGAL SERVICESProvider of litigation services to law firms and corporate clients

NED STEVENSProvider of gutter cleaning, maintenance, repair, and other exterior services to residential customers

NEIGHBORLYFranchisor of repair, maintenance, and other services for customers in the residential and commercial markets

REVENEW INTERNATIONALProvider of cost recovery and cost containment services

CONSUMER

CENTURY SNACKS Provider of branded and private label snack nuts, trail mixes, and similar snacks

FLORIDA FOOD PRODUCTSManufacturer of fruit and vegetable-based clean label food ingredients

GOOD2GROWBranded manufacturer of ‘clean label’ kids juices featuring popular licensed characters

KING JUICEManufacturer and marketer of Calypso branded lemonade and co-manufacturer of other non-alcoholic beverages

QUICK WEIGHT LOSS CENTERSProvider of weight loss management services

TAYMAXFranchisee of Planet Fitness health clubs located throughout the U.S. and Canada

THREESIXTY GROUPProvider of unique branded merchandise programs, comprised of high-velocity hardline consumer products and accessories, to leading retailers

HEALTHCARE

ABODE HEALTHCAREProvider of hospice and home health services

CHESAPEAKE IRBProvider of independent institutional review board services for clinical trial sponsors

SENIOR HELPERSFranchisor of private-pay in-home elderly care with over 280 locations across the U.S.

TRIALCARDProvidor of product access, medication adherence, and patient support services on behalf of pharmaceutical manufacturers

Z-MEDICAProvider of hemostatic gauze products to healthcare, military, and first responder end markets under the “QuikClot” brand