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According to Director, Commercial Excellence Jerry Hughes, who is a member of our Resources Group, there are three fundamental benchmarks when growing your business: taking share, getting better than you used to be, and surpassing your competition. He recently joined Acertitude’s “Brilliant People Podcast” to share more on our approach to partnering with management teams and inspiring meaningful change. Listen to his full conversation with Linnea Jungnelius: https://lnkd.in/ePVmeUNJ

We're excited to be a sponsor for the upcoming PICTON LATAM Summit 2024, where GPs and LPs will explore private capital and strategic partnerships within the Latin American market. We look forward to insightful sessions, connecting with industry peers, and having our team members, Will Manuel and Amy Harsch, represent us at the conference. https://lnkd.in/eYhbeH_a

Our portfolio company NWN Carousel recently announced its acquisition of LEVERAGE Information Systems, a service provider for North America’s federal agencies. The addition will allow the company to access Leverage’s many AI-powered solutions, strengthen its positioning in the rapidly evolving technology services market, and mark a strategic milestone in the company’s geographic expansion into the Northwest. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ettFNcPz?

To mark?Amentum’s merger with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses, and subsequent listing on the NYSE, Managing Directors Ben Dickson and Kevin Penn, and Principal Connor Wentzell, joined our partners at Lindsay Goldberg in ringing the opening bell. We enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate this exciting combination!

Last week, Amy Harsch and Elizabeth Lawrence participated in the With Intelligence Women’s Private Capital Summit in Toronto. The event provided valuable opportunities to connect and explore strategies, trends, and challenges shaping the industry today.

In the latest “Deals Uncovered” newsletter, Managing Director, Investor Relationships, Amy Harsch sits down with FleetPride CEO Kevin Weadick and Managing Director, Investment Team, Will Manuel to discuss the company’s mission to “keep the country running,” its ongoing digital transformation, and plans for service expansion. Watch below, or read the transcript of their full conversation.

We are honored to be named to Mergers & Acquisitions’ 2024 Best Places to Work in Private Equity for the second consecutive year. The recognition highlights PE firms that demonstrate leadership and innovation in their workplace cultures to adapt to the changing needs of today's workforce. As one of the eight firms selected, we are proud to be recognized for our efforts in advancing diversity initiatives. ? Learn more about our firm and what makes it a great place to work ↓

Breaking into e-commerce can be challenging in a sector that typically operates offline. Our partnership with Foundation Building Materials uncovered opportunities to digitize its efforts, enhancing customer experience, streamlining operations, and bringing in more online business. Hear more from CEO Ruben Mendoza?below.?

As investors with a long-term mindset, we believe integrating ESG and DEI considerations helps support the long-term growth of our companies, as part of value creation and risk reduction objectives. Over the past 30 years, we’ve continued to advance and evolve our practice. ? Learn about our history of dedication to ESG and DEI below, or visit: https://lnkd.in/eX7nDRFY?

Stephen Yan and Haiying (Chris) Wang on our Asia Strategy and Operations team recently visited the Conair LLC Hong Kong office. This visit contributed to our ongoing efforts to support Conair's Asia leadership in driving New Product Development and enhancing Supply Chain initiatives. Together, we're committed to fostering innovation and operational excellence across the region.