Wingate Partners LP

Wingate Partners was founded in 1987 to purchase controlling equity investments in manufacturing, distribution and service businesses, typically with revenues between $50 million and $250 million. Our philosophy is to create value by supporting management in their efforts to improve the operations of its portfolio companies. The Principals of Wingate have had substantial senior-level operating experience and extensive careers in acquiring companies. We seek to acquire businesses in either of two categories: - Under-performing companies, which includes those with substandard operating performance that may be unprofitable or marginally profitable; and - Industries in transition, which consists of companies that are well-managed and have a record of solid operating performance but are in industries undergoing significant change (as a result of industry consolidation, channel shifts, overcapacity, cycles, etc.). Approximately half of Wingate's past investments have been in each category. Wingate has managed four funds with total capital of approximately $500 million. Wingate Partners IV, LP was formed in late 2006 with approximately $200 million of capital.