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Current Equity Investments

Dimex LLCAmpex Corporation
Redwood City, CA

Designs and manufactures high-capacity, high-performance digital storage systems which function in demanding environments on land, at sea or in the air. Ampex products are principally used in defense applications to gather digital images and other data from aircraft, UAVs, satellites and submarines. Ampex has subsidiaries in Great Britain and Japan. Its products are also offered in other major overseas markets through distributors. The company also holds numerous patents and licenses certain technology manufacturers of professional and consumer electronic products.
(www.ampex.com)

Dimex LLCDimex LLC
Marietta, OH

Extrudes plastic products sold to a variety of end-user markets throughout North America. The Company currently manufactures and sells products in four primary product categories: lawn & garden, matting, building products and marine. Dimex utilizes a sophisticated raw material sourcing model that creates a significant competitive cost advantage in the marketplace. Brookside Equity Partners co-invested with the existing management team and is the lead investor and majority shareholder in Dimex LLC.
(www.dimexcorp.com)

Main StreetMainStreet Media Group LLC
Gilroy, CA

Publishes community newspapers and specialty publications in some of the most affluent and fastest-growing areas in California, including: La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Ramona, Santa Cruz, Hollister, Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Jackson. The Company"s publications consist of daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, alternative weekly newspapers, specialty publications and multiple direct mail products. Brookside Equity Partners co-invested with the existing management team and is the lead investor and majority shareholder in California Coastal LLC.
(www.mainstreetmg.com)

Ultra Aluminum Manufacturing, Inc.Ultra Aluminum Manufacturing, Inc.
Howell, MI

Manufactures a premier line of ornamental aluminum fencing, pool fences, custom gates and accessories. The Company manufactures five grades of fencing including residential, pool, commercial, industrial and heavy industrial. Ultra"s efficient manufacturing process, short lead times and reputation for quality differentiate it from the competition. Brookside Equity Partners co-invested with the existing management team and is the lead investor in Ultra Aluminum.
(www.ultrafence.com)



Equity Co-Investments

Brookside Equity Partners currently has numerous investments in transactions sponsored by other private equity groups.Brookside has co-invested in transactions with multiple private equity groups, including:
  • Clearview Capital
  • Key Principal Partners
  • Private Equity Capital Corporation
  • The Wicks Group


Prior Equity Investments

American Furniture Manufacturing, Inc
Manufactures promotional upholstered furniture sold to independent furniture stores throughout the country. Brookside Equity Partners was the lead investor and majority holder in this transaction, which was sponsored by another equity fund. American Furniture was sold in 2004.

Compression Polymers Group
Manufactures heavy gauge sheet plastic, bathroom partitions, and synthetic wood replacement products. Brookside Equity Partners was a significant investor in this transaction, which was sponsored by another equity fund. Compression Polymers was sold in 2005.
(www.cpg-vycom.com)

Geneva Ingredients, Inc.
Geneva Flavorings, Inc.
Geneva Ingredients was sold to the Kerry Group, a publicly traded UK company, in 2001.


Manufactures reaction-based and compounded savory flavors for the food industry.
FlavTek, Inc.
Manufactures compounded sweet flavors for the food industry.
Gilette Food Flavorings LLC
Manufactures reaction based and compounded savory flavors for the food industry.
IMG Holdings, Inc.
Publisher of regional newspapers and shoppers throughout the upper Midwest. Brookside Equity Partners was the majority investor in this transaction, which was sponsored by another equity fund. IMG was sold in 2000.

McKenzie Sports Products
Manufacturers foam forms for the taxidermy and target industries. Brookside Equity Partners was a significant investor in this transaction, which was sponsored by another equity fund. McKenzie was sold in 2003.
(www.mckenziesp.com)

P&M Color Workshop
Manufactures patented creative coloring and art products for children. Brookside Equity Partners was a significant investor in this transaction, which was sponsored by another equity fund. Color Workshop was sold in 2003.

Physicians Support Services
Provides management, billing and other services to specialty physicians" practices. Brookside Equity Partners was the lead investor in this transaction. Physician Support Services was sold in 1998.

Precix, Inc
Produces O-ring, seal ring, and custom elastomeric solutions with a major presence in the automotive industry. Precix was sold in 2006.

Specialty Building Products Manufacturer
Manufactures various building products. This company was sold in 1995.

Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer
Manufactures intermediate chemicals and dye-stuffs. This company was sold in 1986.

Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer
Manufactures epoxy encapsulants for semiconductors. This company was sold in 1984.

Teepak International Incorporated
Teepak International Incorporated
Manufactures food packaging for the processed meat industry.
Cutisin
Czech manufacturer of meat casings for the former Soviet Union. Cutisin was among the first privatizations in the former Czechoslovakia.
Teepak was sold to Devro International, a publicly traded U.K. company, in 1996.

Via, Inc.
Manufactures a full line of office seating with shipping turnaround within 48 hours. Brookside Equity Partners was the lead investor and majority equity holder in this transaction, which was sponsored by another equity fund. Via, Inc. was sold in 2005.
(www.viaseating.com)

Wicks Broadcast Properties
Group of 16 radio and television stations. Brookside Equity Partners was the lead investor and majority owner in this transaction, which was sponsored by another equity fund. Wicks Broadcast Properties was sold in 2000.