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EvoLUTIon. ThE RIvERSIdE ComPAny
                    2010 Year in review
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives,
nor the most intelligent that survives.
It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.”
CHarLeS Darwin
2010 Year in review

ConTEnTS




2010 at a gLanCe                                             4

aSia-paCifiC growtH                                          6

SpeCiaLiSeD inveSting                                        7

2010 aCquiSitionS                                            8

Creating LaSting vaLue                                  11

2010 exitS                                              12

CHaLLengeS anD CHange                                   15

funD aCtivitY                                           16

CaSe: Summit meDiCaL group                              17

ContaCt uS                                              18

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                                                    AT A GLAnCE




2010 In nUmbERS



                       aCquiSitionS




                                            exitS




                               inveSteD




                                      returneD


                                                    Riverside continued to evolve in 2010 by growing and
                                                    increasing the value of its portfolio, expanding globally, and
    “Our results speak for                          by achieving unprecedented realisations.

    themselves. For the second                      With a record-setting december, positioning the firm for
                                                    another remarkable year of growth for its portfolio and
    year in a row we overcame                       investors, Riverside had one of the best years in its history.
                                                    For the year, Riverside completed 24 acquisitions and
    challenges to deliver superior                  exited 11 platforms, numbers which included the 300th

    returns for our investors.                      overall transaction for the 23-year-old company.

                                                    HigHLigHtS inCLuDe:
    Our track record in good
                                                    • Closing 24 acquisitions, including 13 platforms
    times and bad clearly
                                                    • Returning €440 million to investors thanks to 11 exits that
    demonstrates the effectiveness                    generated a combined gross cash-on-cash return of 3.0x

    of our commitment to buying                     • Closing the 4th Riverside Europe Fund (REF Iv) at €420 million
                                                      and Riverside Asia-Pacific Fund I (RAF I) at $28 million
    and building outstanding                        • Opening an office in Melbourne, Australia to support the
                                                      growth of RAF I
    companies at the smaller
                                                    • Growing geographically and making the firm’s first
    end of the middle market all                      investments in Australia, France, Spain, Italy and Turkey

    around the world.”                              • Completing the 20th education and training investment
                                                      and the 50th healthcare investment
    BéLa SzigetHY,
    riverSiDe Co-Ceo
                                                    All figures as of 31 december 2010 unless otherwise stated.




4    5
riverSiDe offiCeS        CountrieS CovereD BY riverSiDe




The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm that
acquires growing enterprises valued at up to €200 million.
                                                                 oUR PoRTFoLIo In nUmbERS
The firm partners with strong management teams and
enhances its investments through acquisitions and organic
growth. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has invested in
over 245 transactions with a total enterprise value of more
than €4.6 billion.

Riverside practices a rigorous and consistent deal selection
process. by evaluating thousands of deals every year,
Riverside gets to know markets well and selects only truly                                    Current portfoLio
special companies.                                                                            CompanieS

The firm’s portfolio in north America, Europe and the Asia-
Pacific region includes over 70 companies with roughly
13,000 employees. Riverside completes acquisitions
smoothly thanks to €2.5 billion in assets under management,
more than 195 professionals in 19 offices, and longstanding
relationships with partner lenders.


                                                                                           aSSetS unDer management*




                                                                              gLoBaL empLoYeeS
                                                                                                             *aS of 30/09/2010




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                                        ASIA-PACIFIC GRoWTh




                                        Riverside expanded to the Asia-Pacific region by
                                        establishing the Riverside Asia-Pacific Fund (RAF) and
    “The opening of our                 opening its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan in 2007. The
                                        firm has since opened offices in Seoul, South Korea and
    Australian office fits our          hong Kong, China. In 2010, Riverside established its first
                                        Australian office in melbourne. The RAF portfolio includes
    business model, which               five platform investments, with more working their way
    emphasises a local presence         through the deal pipeline.

                                        Riverside’s Asian efforts go beyond investments, however.
    backed by a powerful global         Riverside has long recognised the value of adding

    network of offices, professionals   resources in Asia to help its global portfolio source
                                        customers, providers and opportunities on a pan-Asian
    and capabilities. It allows us to   basis.

                                        Riverside’s dedicated resources on the ground allow its
    clearly understand the markets      70+ global portfolio companies to successfully leverage
    in which we invest, which allows    opportunities in Asia, by working with them to tailor
                                        effective Asia-Pacific strategies. This can involve
    us to capitalise on possibilities   facilitating market research, providing manufacturing
                                        and sourcing advice, and sharing sales and distribution
    whenever and wherever they          recommendations.       These    efforts  have    produced
                                        myriad successes for Riverside’s portfolio, including new
    may arise.”                         factories, partnerships, acquisitions, and countless other
                                        benefits.
    Stewart KoHL,
    riverSiDe Co-Ceo                    Riverside looks forward to deepening its presence in
                                        the Asia-Pacific region with both new deals and further
                                        expansion of its Asian operating strategy.




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“We do all kinds of deals, but by being specialised and focused in select
areas, we gain a better understanding of transactions we are considering,
as well as more credibility with management teams; this extra
horsepower at the smaller end of the middle market separates
us from the pack in areas with strong growth potential.”
pam HenDriCKSon, riverSiDe Coo



                                         2010 Year in review

                 SPECIALISEd InvESTInG

After completing more than 245 transactions since 1988,             Clean technology
Riverside is a well-established generalist investor. however, the   As environmental regulations and concerns escalate globally,
firm also recognises the importance of developing specialties       Riverside anticipates strong growth in alternative energy and
in several sectors where it has built a wealth of experience.       energy efficiency markets. Riverside is expanding its targeted
                                                                    efforts to invest in clean technology and energy efficiency
Riverside has developed extensive experience in select
                                                                    companies, which has already produced several successful
industries, and has built teams of experts to focus on
                                                                    exits, including danish oil services company Welltec.
healthcare, education and training, clean technology,
franchising and software. Riverside’s intense focus allows          franchising
the firm to see more deals in these select industries, then         Franchises can provide virtually any service imaginable.
evaluate them more effectively, and bid on them more quickly.       Though a widely varied field, Riverside’s long experience in
After purchase, these industry specialisation experts bring         franchising helps the firm understand common challenges
decades of executive experience in their respective industries      and capitalise on the compelling opportunities that successful
to provide crucial advice, skill and guidance that drives growth    franchises offer, such as recurring fee revenues and broad
at portfolio companies, captures potential, and helps source        expansion potential.
and integrate add-on opportunities.
                                                                    Software
Healthcare                                                          As innovations in technology continue, the development of
Riverside seeks products or services centred on patient             specialised software represents an attractive area of growth.
preference, improving quality of care, or taking cost out of        Past and current Riverside software investments typically
the healthcare system. healthcare is Riverside’s most active        help companies control costs while enhancing productivity,
specialisation, with 50+ acquisitions to date.                      efficiency and customers’ experiences.

education and training                                              Riverside believes strong specialisations are a critical element
Riverside is a sophisticated education and training investor,       in the future of the firm. As new and diverse opportunities
having made more than 20 investments in the segment. Some           present themselves, Riverside will continue to evolve and
of the firm’s most-successful investments, including its largest    develop specialities to achieve deeper industry knowledge
gain ever with the sale of ATI Enterprises, a post-secondary        and to successfully compete in global markets.
career training provider, have come through its expertise in
adding value to education and training companies.


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                                                         2010 ACqUISITIonS

  “Despite a tough time all round, Riverside
    has remained consistently active in the
     pan-European market over the past 18
   months. In 2010 they acquired and exited
several investments and due to successfully
   raising new funds, are well positioned to
  continue this pace into 2011 and beyond.”
                                   JuLian tunniCLiffe,
        LinCoLn internationaL LLp managing DireCtor




                  pLatformS
                  retail zoo
                  Acquired:         April 2010
                  Location:         Australia
                                                         aDD-onS
                  mansell group
                  Acquired:         April 2010           advocate medical Services [activStyle]
                  Location:         United States        Acquired:        January 2010
                                                         Location:        United States
                  naKa
                  Acquired:         may 2010             positive options [Crisis prevention institute]
                  Location:         Japan                Acquired:            march 2010
                                                         Location:            United States
                  mLCoa
                  Acquired:         may 2010             reed Business information [media Source]
                  Location:         Australia            Acquired:          march 2010
                                                         Location:          United States
                  tropikal
                  Acquired:         July 2010            eska implants [Summit medical Limited]
                  Location:         Turkey               Acquired:         April 2010
                                                         Location:         Germany
                  the arena group
                  Acquired:         September 2010       Lewis Computer Services [HeaLtHCarefirst]
                  Location:         Italy                Acquired:         June 2010
                                                         Location:         United States
                  the Lumen Dynamics group
                  Acquired:        october 2010          proSchools [onCourse Learning]
                  Location:        Canada                Acquired:         June 2010
                                                         Location:         United States
                  g&H wire Company
                  Acquired:       december 2010          Celvitae Biomedica [Crioestaminal]
                  Location:       United States          Acquired:         July 2010
                                                         Location:         Spain
                  Sunrise windows
                                                         orthomed [the Summit medical group]
                  Acquired:         december 2010
                                                         Acquired:        october 2010
                  Location:         United States        Location:        France
                  employment Law training                whatCounts [the mansell group]
                  Acquired:         december 2010        Acquired:        december 2010
                  Location:         United States        Location:        United States
                  DiSa, inc.                             perkins products [Du Bois Chemicals]
                  Acquired:         december 2010        Acquired:           december 2010
                  Location:         United States        Location:           United States

                  orliman                                Carefacts [HeaLtHCarefirst]
                  Acquired:         december 2010        Acquired:         december 2010
                  Location:         Spain                Location:         United States


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2010 Year in review

        ACqUISITIon hIGhLIGhTS

                                              retaiL zoo
                                              Acquired:        April 2010
                                              Location:        Australia
                                              www.boostjuicebars.com

retaiL zoo                                    CompanY
meLBourne, auStraLia                          Retail Zoo is the holding company that owns boost Juice
                                              bars and majority stake in Salsa’s Fresh mex Grill. boost
                                              Juice bars was born in 2000 in Australia, when mum of
                                              three, Janine Allis, decided there was a lack of healthy
                                              options available for her family. The first store opened
                                              in Adelaide, and over the following 10 years more than
                                              250 stores have opened throughout Australia and the
                                              rest of the world.

                                              inveStment rationaLe

                                              • Market leader in juice and smoothie market in Australia

                                              • Emerging leader in growing Mexican food segment

                                              • Meaningful domestic and international growth
                                                prospects




 “What a great way to get
 started investing in
 Australia. Retail Zoo is a                   manSeLL group
                                              Acquired:       April 2010
 high-profile company that’s                  Location:       United States
                                              www.mansellgroup.com
 enjoyed a great track record
                                              CompanY
 of success. We look forward to               mansell Group’s principal service is web-based e-mail
 working with the Retail Zoo                  marketing through a software-as-a-service platform. The
                                              company also does SmS mobile marketing, broadcast
 team to make the company even                voice messaging, database management, customer
                                              intelligence, and online lead generation services.
 bigger and better.”
                                              inveStment rationaLe
 Simon feigLin,
                                              • Strong growth and attractive market trends
 riverSiDe partner
                                              • Base of recurring revenue

                                              • Significant opportunity to acquire add-on investments

                                              • Compelling value proposition for customers and base
                                                of recurring revenues




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tHe arena group
Acquired:         September 2010
Location:         Italy
www.arenainternational.com

CompanY                                                      tHe arena group
Founded in 1973, Arena creates and markets waterwear         toLentino, itaLY
products for competitive and recreational swimmers,
and it is recognised as one of the premium brands for
high-quality swimwear and equipment. A worldwide
player in the competitive waterwear segment,
with 2009 net sales of roughly €100 million, Arena
distributes its products in over 100 countries.

inveStment rationaLe

• Stable business in a niche, non-cyclical industry

• Leading brand in waterwear sports market in France,
  Italy and Germany

• High barriers to entry due to technological knowhow
  in racing swimwear




                                                              “We are extremely
                                                              confident towards the
tHe Lumen DYnamiCS group                                      future, as we truly believe
Acquired:          october 2010
Location:          Canada                                     that Riverside will be an
www.ldgi.com
                                                              outstanding partner, able to
CompanY
The Lumen dynamics Group (LdG) specialises in
                                                              support Arena in its aim to
developing high-intensity Uv illumination and curing
products by leveraging a unique portfolio of patented
                                                              become the global leader
technologies and processes that use arc lamp, radiometry      in the the waterwear sports
and light-emitting diode (LEd) technology. LdG had
previously been a part of the Life Sciences and Industrial    market.”
division of EXFo, Inc., a publicly traded Canadian
corporation.                                                  CriStiano portaS,
                                                              arena group Ceo
inveStment rationaLe

• Market leader with established brands and
  differentiated technology offering

• Proven technology development and
  commercialisation processes

• Strong customer retention and repeat revenues




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2010 Year in review

                                    CREATInG LASTInG vALUE




riverSiDe LeaDerSHip                Riverside begins adding value as soon as it invests in a
Summit 2010                         company, and strives to leave companies poised for even
                                    more success upon exit. The results of the firm’s operating
                                    intensive approach are clear: In its 23-year history,
                                    Riverside has grown EbITdA by an average of over 24% for
                                    all portfolio companies. This focus on growth has in turn
 “Thanks to the involvement         resulted in a 53% gross IRR and a 3.5x cash-on-cash return
                                    for investors through the firm’s 61 lifetime exits.
 of the operating team and strong
                                    Riverside’s talented operating team of 25 professionals
 management cooperation, we         worldwide improves portfolio companies from the time of
                                    due diligence all the way through to exit. Riverside does
 were able to drastically improve   this by adding new products, services, markets and talent

 performances at Agens: in          to portfolio companies. The operating team also digs
                                    deeper, professionalising and improving processes like
 terms of EBITDA, from negative     financial reporting, marketing and sales. Riverside boosts
                                    the effectiveness of management teams by giving them
 to more than €7 million, and       access to ongoing training and education resources
                                    through Riverside University.
 company value from zero to €40
                                    Add-on acquisitions, which maximise benefits through
 million. This is a prime example   synergies and additional customers, talent and products,
                                    are another key growth driver. more than 100 of Riversides
 of our ability to intervene in     245+ lifetime investments have been valuable add-on
                                    acquisitions that clearly amplify performance at exit. of
 a troubled situation and fix       Riverside’s 61 exits, the gross cash-on-cash return for the 33
                                    companies with one or more add-on was 3.7x while the
 the issues using our model of      return for the other 28 was 2.9x.

 operational excellence - a model   This operating expertise and commitment helped steer
                                    Riverside portfolio companies through the worst of the
 that we apply consistently         global economic crisis. by focusing on value rather than
                                    leverage, Riverside’s team helped portfolio companies
 in each of our portfolio           realign strategies and prosper at a time when others had

 companies.”                        to fold.

                                    The Riverside operating team’s tireless efforts and
 faBio peSiri,                      constant monitoring reduces risk and creates EbITdA. It’s all
 riverSiDe operating partner        part of Riverside’s commitment to build shareholder value
                                    the right way.


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                                                    2010 EXITS




                   2010 exitS: ComBineD groSS irr


                                                        entrix
                                                        Acquired:         February 2003
                                                        Exited:           June 2010

                                                        teufel Speakers gmbH
                                                        Acquired:        october 2006
                                                        Exited:          July 2010

                                                        veritext
                                                        Acquired:         August 2005
2010 exitS: ComBineD groSS CaSH-on-CaSH return          Exited:           July 2010

                                                        Commonwealth Laminating & Coating
                                                        Acquired:      April 2006
                                                        Exited:        August 2010

                                                        whitney automotive group
                                                        Acquired:        June 2002
  “A heartfelt thanks to The                            Exited:          August 2010
  Riverside Company for
                                                        Computer press
  believing in our Code of                              Acquired:         June 2005
                                                        Exited:           September 2010
  Values, for investing in our
                                                        Stoffel Seals
  business, for supporting the                          Acquired:         october 2004
                                                        Exited:           September 2010
  acquisition of additional
                                                        Hardware resources
  franchise brands, for assisting                       Acquired:       october 2004
  us in the improvement and                             Exited:         november 2010


  expansion of our corporate                            maverick
                                                        Acquired:         September 2004
  headquarters and for being                            Exited:           december 2010

  the right partner at the right                        gti Diagnostics
                                                        Acquired:         July 2008
  time.”                                                Exited:           december 2010

  Dina DwYer-owenS,                                     the Dwyer group
  DwYer Ceo anD CHairperSon                             Acquired:       october 2003
                                                        Exited:         december 2010


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2010 Year in review

                       EXIT hIGhLIGhTS


                                                 teufeL SpeaKerS gmBH
                                                 Teufel is a berlin-based industry leader in the design,
                                                 development and direct sale of audio and speaker
                                                 systems, with a pure eCommerce business model.
teufeL SpeaKerS gmBH
BerLin, germanY                                  Acquired:              october 2006
                                                 Exited:                July 2010

                                                 KeY StatiStiCS:
                                                 • 6.5x Gross Cash-on-Cash Return
                                                 • 61.6% Gross IRR

                                                 After almost four years of successful ownership, Riverside sold
                                                 berlin-based Teufel to hgCapital. At the time of purchase,
                                                 Riverside recognised the opportunity to acquire an attractive,
                                                 privately owned company with strong growth prospects
                                                 supported by the positive market dynamics. With the support
                                                 of Riverside, Teufel expanded its portfolio and began to
                                                 successfully sell into other European countries outside of its
                                                 core market in Germany. Through the implementation of a
                                                 succession plan with Thorsten Reuber, the CEo who started
                                                 shortly after acquisition, Riverside worked with management
                                                 to more than double Teufel’s earnings in this period, from €16
                                                 million to €41 million. The number of employees also tripled
                                                 from 26 to 72, reflecting the true growth in the business.



“Teufel is a success story for
all parties involved. The
                                                 veritext
management of the company                        veritext provides court-reporting services to law firms, insurance

has developed a very dynamic                     companies, and corporations.

                                                 Acquired:              August 2005
business and the offering to                     Exited:                July 2010

Teufel’s customers is now more                   KeY StatiStiCS:
comprehensive than ever before.                  • 5.1x Gross Cash-on-Cash Return
                                                 • 38% Gross IRR
The Teufel case is a great                       Riverside grew veritext aggressively through the acquisition of 13
                                                 strategic add-ons, which were integrated rapidly and benefited
example on how private equity                    greatly from veritext’s reputation in the market and its strong

can add value to small/mid-cap                   infrastructure. Additionally, the add-ons deepened veritext’s
                                                 penetration of existing markets and helped increase revenue by
companies.”                                      adding customers that required veritext for large, complex and
                                                 costly cases. Riverside also helped the company develop its
                                                 infrastructure, technology, capabilities, and expertise. The net result
voLKer SCHmiDt,
riverSiDe partner                                of these efforts was consistently strong organic growth throughout
                                                 the ownership period. by doubling its national sales force under
                                                 Riverside’s ownership, veritext gained new blue-chip clients while
                                                 deepening existing relationships. Strategically, Riverside helped
                                                 veritext to increase revenues by expanding services, capturing more
                                                 complex, high-end litigation, and introducing value-added technical
                                                 services and features, such as an online database that provides
                                                 easier access to the company’s extensive library of transcripts.


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CommonweaLtH Laminating & Coating
CLC designs, manufactures and distributes window film for the
automotive, residential and commercial markets.                  CommonweaLtH Laminating & Coating
                                                                 virginia, uniteD StateS
Acquired:           April 2006
Exited:             August 2010


KeY StatiStiCS:
• 10.0x Gross Cash-on-Cash Return
• 68% Gross IRR

Riverside purchased CLC in April 2006, and during its hold
period supported management in a number of initiatives that
drove rapid organic growth. Under Riverside’s stewardship,
CLC made capital investments that significantly boosted the
company’s production capacity and invested in a new dyed
film line that improved product quality and strengthened the
company’s competitive position. The company expanded
its international presence during Riverside’s ownership period
by opening three new international distribution centres and
relocating a fourth. during this time, CLC also expanded
its product line, most notably in flat glass applications in
residential and commercial buildings.



                                                                  “Riverside played
                                                                  a crucial role in a
gti DiagnoStiCS                                                   remarkable expansion at
GTI diagnostics develops, manufactures and markets specialty
test kits for the in vitro diagnostics industry.                  CLC that allowed us to take
Acquired:           July 2008                                     market share and prepare
Exited:             december 2010
                                                                  for the future in the midst
KeY StatiStiCS:
• 2.6x Gross Cash-on-Cash Return                                  of one of the worst economic
• 46% Gross IRR
                                                                  downturns in modern
during its ownership period, Riverside concentrated on
improving GTI’s sales, and boosted its presence in Europe,        history.”
Australia and Asia while expanding the company’s product
offerings and growing organically. GTI also benefited from        StepHen pHiLLipS,
Riverside’s operational expertise, which helped improve the       CLC preSiDent anD Ceo
company’s profitability, improved inventory control, reduced
working capital requirements, and optimised pricing.




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2010 Year in review

                                                   ChALLEnGES And ChAnGE




                               Lifetime exitS




                Lifetime: 53% ComBineD groSS irr




                                                   Since the beginning of the global economic crisis, the
Lifetime: 3.5x ComBineD groSS CaSH-on-CaSH
                                                   private equity industry has experienced worldwide efforts to
                                                   implement additional regulatory measures. This regulation
                                                   aims to mitigate a number of perceived risks within the
                                                   sector, including excessive leverage and risk-taking, lack of
  “Two important things                            investor protection, market abuse and conflicts of interest,
                                                   and social imbalances.
  stood out this year: First,
                                                   From the outset, Riverside has embraced the opportunity
  deal volumes started to climb                    to be part of this process and is well prepared to comply
                                                   with all new regulations. The firm has proactively assumed
  again and the private equity                     senior industry leadership roles in Europe, worked with the
                                                   U.S. Congress, and joined key private equity organisations
  industry showed that it is still                 internationally. Riverside is proud of its way of practising
                                                   private equity, and has been pleased with the opportunity
  in business and can be a very                    to add its voice of support for the private equity industry.
  relevant force in reigniting                     The firm supports the global monitoring of the industry,
                                                   increased transparency and the overall need for the industry
  economic growth. Secondly,                       to become less private as it matures.

  we became a regulated                            Riverside believes in growth. With this in mind, the firm
                                                   continues to stress the importance of small- to medium-
  industry both in Europe and                      sized enterprises and their critical role in sustaining and
                                                   growing economies globally. Increased regulation and
  and the USA. Now it’s time to                    monitoring must recognise private equity’s role in sponsoring
                                                   and promoting growth and should not inhibit the ability
  look forward.”                                   for companies to access stable, affordable financing.
                                                   This objective must be kept in mind as new regulation is
  tonY CaBraL,                                     implemented at the practical level globally.
  riverSiDe managing partner
                                                   Ultimately, Riverside welcomes the conclusion of regulation
                                                   discussions so that critical investment can continue at pace.


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2010 Year in review

                                                                                                    FUnd ACTIvITy




           “Riverside is well-known in the limited
                                                                                                    In 2010 Riverside put €192 million to work on behalf of its
         partner community as one of the premier                                                    investors, and returned €440 million - making it the second
         middle market private equity managers.                                                     year in a row and the fifth time in the past six years that
           As a repeat investor in Riverside funds,                                                 Riverside has returned more money than it has invested.
                                                                                                    Riverside’s 11 exits generated a 3.0x gross cash-on-cash
        CFIG recognises the Riverside team as an                                                    return, including eight exits that achieved over 2.5x gross
          experienced manager that adds value to                                                    cash-on-cash return.
          its portfolio companies and consistently                                                  Riverside invests through four fund families around the world:
              delivers strong returns to its clients.”
                                                                                                    • riverside Capital appreciation fund (rCaf) invests in
                                                   KeLLY wiLLiamS,                                    north American-based platform companies with EbITdA
                  managing DireCtor anD HeaD of tHe CreDit SuiSSe
                               CuStomizeD funD inveStment group                                       of $5 million to $20 million.

                                                                                                    • riverside europe fund (ref) invests in leading companies
                                                                                                      throughout Europe with EbITdA of between €3 million to
                                                                                                      €20 million.

20%                                          10-Year return CompariSon                              • riverside micro-Cap fund (rmCf) seeks fast-growing U.S.-
                                                                                                      based “micro” companies with up to $5 million in EbITdA.

                                                                                                    • riverside asia-pacific fund (raf) targets the developed
                                                                                                      economies of the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on
15%                                                                                                   companies with less than $10 million in EbITdA.

                                                                                                    in 2010, riverside celebrated the closing of the
                                                                                                    following funds:
10%                                                                                                 • Riverside Europe Fund IV (REF IV) – Closed at €420 million,
                                                                                                      a 31% increase from the previous vintage. Investors
                                                                                                      included existing and new LPs from Europe, the U.S. and
                                                                                                      Asia-Pacific, and included pension funds, asset managers
5%                                                                                                    and family offices.

                                                                                                    • Riverside Asia Fund I – Inaugural Asia fund closed at
                                                                                                      $28 million, and has already invested over $70 million
                                                                                                      in five platform companies using both fund capital and
0%
                                                                                                      co-invest.
          Riverside



                         Cambridge Global
                            vC & PE Index


                                                Cambridge U.S.
                                            Private Equity Index



                                                                   mSCI World Exc. U.S.




                                                                                                    As the market continues to thaw, Riverside will leverage its
                                                                                          S&P 500




                                                                                                    global presence and €2.5 billion under management to
-5%                                                                                                 pursue attractive investment opportunities throughout north
                                                                                                    America, Europe and developed Asia-Pacific economies.

                                                                                                    All figures as of 31 december 2010 unless otherwise stated.




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The Summit Medical Group exemplifies Riverside’s approach to
adding value to mid-sized firms.


                                                2010 Year in review

                                                CASE: SUmmIT mEdICAL GRoUP



    The results have been impressive; group     Acquired by Riverside in 2008, Summit medical Group
                                                focuses on orthopaedics and infection control and has a
  annual turnover for 2010/2011 is projected
                                                strong reputation in implants, disposable accessories and
to be £29.3 million which represents growth     blood management. Its products include cement mixing
                  of 60% from the prior year.   devices, autologous blood transfusion and wound drainage
                                                devices, disposable anti-bacterial hospital privacy curtains,
                                                specialist implants used in knee and hip replacements and
                                                soft-tissue repair products.

                                                In April 2010, Riverside completed the strategic add-on of
                                                ESKA orthodynamics Gmbh to the group. This acquisition
                                                increased Summit’s international presence and export
                                                activities while enhancing its product offering.

                                                The add-on of orthomed in october 2010 further
                                                strengthened Summit’s product portfolio, reinforcing its
                                                research and development capabilities and providing
                                                an entry point for the wider range of Summit products into
                                                emerging markets like brazil.

                                                In addition to acquisitions, Riverside has helped implement
                                                operating improvements, restructure the sales organisation,
                                                continue product innovation and accelerate organic growth,
                                                mostly through new exports.




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The Riverside Company 2010 Annual Report

  • 1. EvoLUTIon. ThE RIvERSIdE ComPAny 2010 Year in review
  • 2. “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” CHarLeS Darwin
  • 3. 2010 Year in review ConTEnTS 2010 at a gLanCe 4 aSia-paCifiC growtH 6 SpeCiaLiSeD inveSting 7 2010 aCquiSitionS 8 Creating LaSting vaLue 11 2010 exitS 12 CHaLLengeS anD CHange 15 funD aCtivitY 16 CaSe: Summit meDiCaL group 17 ContaCt uS 18 www.riverSiDeeurope.Com partnerSHip . growtH . integritY
  • 4. 2010 Year in review AT A GLAnCE 2010 In nUmbERS aCquiSitionS exitS inveSteD returneD Riverside continued to evolve in 2010 by growing and increasing the value of its portfolio, expanding globally, and “Our results speak for by achieving unprecedented realisations. themselves. For the second With a record-setting december, positioning the firm for another remarkable year of growth for its portfolio and year in a row we overcame investors, Riverside had one of the best years in its history. For the year, Riverside completed 24 acquisitions and challenges to deliver superior exited 11 platforms, numbers which included the 300th returns for our investors. overall transaction for the 23-year-old company. HigHLigHtS inCLuDe: Our track record in good • Closing 24 acquisitions, including 13 platforms times and bad clearly • Returning €440 million to investors thanks to 11 exits that demonstrates the effectiveness generated a combined gross cash-on-cash return of 3.0x of our commitment to buying • Closing the 4th Riverside Europe Fund (REF Iv) at €420 million and Riverside Asia-Pacific Fund I (RAF I) at $28 million and building outstanding • Opening an office in Melbourne, Australia to support the growth of RAF I companies at the smaller • Growing geographically and making the firm’s first end of the middle market all investments in Australia, France, Spain, Italy and Turkey around the world.” • Completing the 20th education and training investment and the 50th healthcare investment BéLa SzigetHY, riverSiDe Co-Ceo All figures as of 31 december 2010 unless otherwise stated. 4 5
  • 5. riverSiDe offiCeS CountrieS CovereD BY riverSiDe The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm that acquires growing enterprises valued at up to €200 million. oUR PoRTFoLIo In nUmbERS The firm partners with strong management teams and enhances its investments through acquisitions and organic growth. Since its founding in 1988, Riverside has invested in over 245 transactions with a total enterprise value of more than €4.6 billion. Riverside practices a rigorous and consistent deal selection process. by evaluating thousands of deals every year, Riverside gets to know markets well and selects only truly Current portfoLio special companies. CompanieS The firm’s portfolio in north America, Europe and the Asia- Pacific region includes over 70 companies with roughly 13,000 employees. Riverside completes acquisitions smoothly thanks to €2.5 billion in assets under management, more than 195 professionals in 19 offices, and longstanding relationships with partner lenders. aSSetS unDer management* gLoBaL empLoYeeS *aS of 30/09/2010 www.riverSiDeeurope.Com partnerSHip . growtH . integritY
  • 6. 2010 Year in review ASIA-PACIFIC GRoWTh Riverside expanded to the Asia-Pacific region by establishing the Riverside Asia-Pacific Fund (RAF) and “The opening of our opening its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan in 2007. The firm has since opened offices in Seoul, South Korea and Australian office fits our hong Kong, China. In 2010, Riverside established its first Australian office in melbourne. The RAF portfolio includes business model, which five platform investments, with more working their way emphasises a local presence through the deal pipeline. Riverside’s Asian efforts go beyond investments, however. backed by a powerful global Riverside has long recognised the value of adding network of offices, professionals resources in Asia to help its global portfolio source customers, providers and opportunities on a pan-Asian and capabilities. It allows us to basis. Riverside’s dedicated resources on the ground allow its clearly understand the markets 70+ global portfolio companies to successfully leverage in which we invest, which allows opportunities in Asia, by working with them to tailor effective Asia-Pacific strategies. This can involve us to capitalise on possibilities facilitating market research, providing manufacturing and sourcing advice, and sharing sales and distribution whenever and wherever they recommendations. These efforts have produced myriad successes for Riverside’s portfolio, including new may arise.” factories, partnerships, acquisitions, and countless other benefits. Stewart KoHL, riverSiDe Co-Ceo Riverside looks forward to deepening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with both new deals and further expansion of its Asian operating strategy. 6 7
  • 7. “We do all kinds of deals, but by being specialised and focused in select areas, we gain a better understanding of transactions we are considering, as well as more credibility with management teams; this extra horsepower at the smaller end of the middle market separates us from the pack in areas with strong growth potential.” pam HenDriCKSon, riverSiDe Coo 2010 Year in review SPECIALISEd InvESTInG After completing more than 245 transactions since 1988, Clean technology Riverside is a well-established generalist investor. however, the As environmental regulations and concerns escalate globally, firm also recognises the importance of developing specialties Riverside anticipates strong growth in alternative energy and in several sectors where it has built a wealth of experience. energy efficiency markets. Riverside is expanding its targeted efforts to invest in clean technology and energy efficiency Riverside has developed extensive experience in select companies, which has already produced several successful industries, and has built teams of experts to focus on exits, including danish oil services company Welltec. healthcare, education and training, clean technology, franchising and software. Riverside’s intense focus allows franchising the firm to see more deals in these select industries, then Franchises can provide virtually any service imaginable. evaluate them more effectively, and bid on them more quickly. Though a widely varied field, Riverside’s long experience in After purchase, these industry specialisation experts bring franchising helps the firm understand common challenges decades of executive experience in their respective industries and capitalise on the compelling opportunities that successful to provide crucial advice, skill and guidance that drives growth franchises offer, such as recurring fee revenues and broad at portfolio companies, captures potential, and helps source expansion potential. and integrate add-on opportunities. Software Healthcare As innovations in technology continue, the development of Riverside seeks products or services centred on patient specialised software represents an attractive area of growth. preference, improving quality of care, or taking cost out of Past and current Riverside software investments typically the healthcare system. healthcare is Riverside’s most active help companies control costs while enhancing productivity, specialisation, with 50+ acquisitions to date. efficiency and customers’ experiences. education and training Riverside believes strong specialisations are a critical element Riverside is a sophisticated education and training investor, in the future of the firm. As new and diverse opportunities having made more than 20 investments in the segment. Some present themselves, Riverside will continue to evolve and of the firm’s most-successful investments, including its largest develop specialities to achieve deeper industry knowledge gain ever with the sale of ATI Enterprises, a post-secondary and to successfully compete in global markets. career training provider, have come through its expertise in adding value to education and training companies. www.riverSiDeeurope.Com partnerSHip . growtH . integritY
  • 8. 2010 Year in review 2010 ACqUISITIonS “Despite a tough time all round, Riverside has remained consistently active in the pan-European market over the past 18 months. In 2010 they acquired and exited several investments and due to successfully raising new funds, are well positioned to continue this pace into 2011 and beyond.” JuLian tunniCLiffe, LinCoLn internationaL LLp managing DireCtor pLatformS retail zoo Acquired: April 2010 Location: Australia aDD-onS mansell group Acquired: April 2010 advocate medical Services [activStyle] Location: United States Acquired: January 2010 Location: United States naKa Acquired: may 2010 positive options [Crisis prevention institute] Location: Japan Acquired: march 2010 Location: United States mLCoa Acquired: may 2010 reed Business information [media Source] Location: Australia Acquired: march 2010 Location: United States tropikal Acquired: July 2010 eska implants [Summit medical Limited] Location: Turkey Acquired: April 2010 Location: Germany the arena group Acquired: September 2010 Lewis Computer Services [HeaLtHCarefirst] Location: Italy Acquired: June 2010 Location: United States the Lumen Dynamics group Acquired: october 2010 proSchools [onCourse Learning] Location: Canada Acquired: June 2010 Location: United States g&H wire Company Acquired: december 2010 Celvitae Biomedica [Crioestaminal] Location: United States Acquired: July 2010 Location: Spain Sunrise windows orthomed [the Summit medical group] Acquired: december 2010 Acquired: october 2010 Location: United States Location: France employment Law training whatCounts [the mansell group] Acquired: december 2010 Acquired: december 2010 Location: United States Location: United States DiSa, inc. perkins products [Du Bois Chemicals] Acquired: december 2010 Acquired: december 2010 Location: United States Location: United States orliman Carefacts [HeaLtHCarefirst] Acquired: december 2010 Acquired: december 2010 Location: Spain Location: United States 8 9
  • 9. 2010 Year in review ACqUISITIon hIGhLIGhTS retaiL zoo Acquired: April 2010 Location: Australia www.boostjuicebars.com retaiL zoo CompanY meLBourne, auStraLia Retail Zoo is the holding company that owns boost Juice bars and majority stake in Salsa’s Fresh mex Grill. boost Juice bars was born in 2000 in Australia, when mum of three, Janine Allis, decided there was a lack of healthy options available for her family. The first store opened in Adelaide, and over the following 10 years more than 250 stores have opened throughout Australia and the rest of the world. inveStment rationaLe • Market leader in juice and smoothie market in Australia • Emerging leader in growing Mexican food segment • Meaningful domestic and international growth prospects “What a great way to get started investing in Australia. Retail Zoo is a manSeLL group Acquired: April 2010 high-profile company that’s Location: United States www.mansellgroup.com enjoyed a great track record CompanY of success. We look forward to mansell Group’s principal service is web-based e-mail working with the Retail Zoo marketing through a software-as-a-service platform. The company also does SmS mobile marketing, broadcast team to make the company even voice messaging, database management, customer intelligence, and online lead generation services. bigger and better.” inveStment rationaLe Simon feigLin, • Strong growth and attractive market trends riverSiDe partner • Base of recurring revenue • Significant opportunity to acquire add-on investments • Compelling value proposition for customers and base of recurring revenues www.riverSiDeeurope.Com partnerSHip . growtH . integritY
  • 10. tHe arena group Acquired: September 2010 Location: Italy www.arenainternational.com CompanY tHe arena group Founded in 1973, Arena creates and markets waterwear toLentino, itaLY products for competitive and recreational swimmers, and it is recognised as one of the premium brands for high-quality swimwear and equipment. A worldwide player in the competitive waterwear segment, with 2009 net sales of roughly €100 million, Arena distributes its products in over 100 countries. inveStment rationaLe • Stable business in a niche, non-cyclical industry • Leading brand in waterwear sports market in France, Italy and Germany • High barriers to entry due to technological knowhow in racing swimwear “We are extremely confident towards the tHe Lumen DYnamiCS group future, as we truly believe Acquired: october 2010 Location: Canada that Riverside will be an www.ldgi.com outstanding partner, able to CompanY The Lumen dynamics Group (LdG) specialises in support Arena in its aim to developing high-intensity Uv illumination and curing products by leveraging a unique portfolio of patented become the global leader technologies and processes that use arc lamp, radiometry in the the waterwear sports and light-emitting diode (LEd) technology. LdG had previously been a part of the Life Sciences and Industrial market.” division of EXFo, Inc., a publicly traded Canadian corporation. CriStiano portaS, arena group Ceo inveStment rationaLe • Market leader with established brands and differentiated technology offering • Proven technology development and commercialisation processes • Strong customer retention and repeat revenues 10 11
  • 11. 2010 Year in review CREATInG LASTInG vALUE riverSiDe LeaDerSHip Riverside begins adding value as soon as it invests in a Summit 2010 company, and strives to leave companies poised for even more success upon exit. The results of the firm’s operating intensive approach are clear: In its 23-year history, Riverside has grown EbITdA by an average of over 24% for all portfolio companies. This focus on growth has in turn “Thanks to the involvement resulted in a 53% gross IRR and a 3.5x cash-on-cash return for investors through the firm’s 61 lifetime exits. of the operating team and strong Riverside’s talented operating team of 25 professionals management cooperation, we worldwide improves portfolio companies from the time of due diligence all the way through to exit. Riverside does were able to drastically improve this by adding new products, services, markets and talent performances at Agens: in to portfolio companies. The operating team also digs deeper, professionalising and improving processes like terms of EBITDA, from negative financial reporting, marketing and sales. Riverside boosts the effectiveness of management teams by giving them to more than €7 million, and access to ongoing training and education resources through Riverside University. company value from zero to €40 Add-on acquisitions, which maximise benefits through million. This is a prime example synergies and additional customers, talent and products, are another key growth driver. more than 100 of Riversides of our ability to intervene in 245+ lifetime investments have been valuable add-on acquisitions that clearly amplify performance at exit. of a troubled situation and fix Riverside’s 61 exits, the gross cash-on-cash return for the 33 companies with one or more add-on was 3.7x while the the issues using our model of return for the other 28 was 2.9x. operational excellence - a model This operating expertise and commitment helped steer Riverside portfolio companies through the worst of the that we apply consistently global economic crisis. by focusing on value rather than leverage, Riverside’s team helped portfolio companies in each of our portfolio realign strategies and prosper at a time when others had companies.” to fold. The Riverside operating team’s tireless efforts and faBio peSiri, constant monitoring reduces risk and creates EbITdA. It’s all riverSiDe operating partner part of Riverside’s commitment to build shareholder value the right way. www.riverSiDeeurope.Com partnerSHip . growtH . integritY
  • 12. 2010 Year in review 2010 EXITS 2010 exitS: ComBineD groSS irr entrix Acquired: February 2003 Exited: June 2010 teufel Speakers gmbH Acquired: october 2006 Exited: July 2010 veritext Acquired: August 2005 2010 exitS: ComBineD groSS CaSH-on-CaSH return Exited: July 2010 Commonwealth Laminating & Coating Acquired: April 2006 Exited: August 2010 whitney automotive group Acquired: June 2002 “A heartfelt thanks to The Exited: August 2010 Riverside Company for Computer press believing in our Code of Acquired: June 2005 Exited: September 2010 Values, for investing in our Stoffel Seals business, for supporting the Acquired: october 2004 Exited: September 2010 acquisition of additional Hardware resources franchise brands, for assisting Acquired: october 2004 us in the improvement and Exited: november 2010 expansion of our corporate maverick Acquired: September 2004 headquarters and for being Exited: december 2010 the right partner at the right gti Diagnostics Acquired: July 2008 time.” Exited: december 2010 Dina DwYer-owenS, the Dwyer group DwYer Ceo anD CHairperSon Acquired: october 2003 Exited: december 2010 12 13
  • 13. 2010 Year in review EXIT hIGhLIGhTS teufeL SpeaKerS gmBH Teufel is a berlin-based industry leader in the design, development and direct sale of audio and speaker systems, with a pure eCommerce business model. teufeL SpeaKerS gmBH BerLin, germanY Acquired: october 2006 Exited: July 2010 KeY StatiStiCS: • 6.5x Gross Cash-on-Cash Return • 61.6% Gross IRR After almost four years of successful ownership, Riverside sold berlin-based Teufel to hgCapital. At the time of purchase, Riverside recognised the opportunity to acquire an attractive, privately owned company with strong growth prospects supported by the positive market dynamics. With the support of Riverside, Teufel expanded its portfolio and began to successfully sell into other European countries outside of its core market in Germany. Through the implementation of a succession plan with Thorsten Reuber, the CEo who started shortly after acquisition, Riverside worked with management to more than double Teufel’s earnings in this period, from €16 million to €41 million. The number of employees also tripled from 26 to 72, reflecting the true growth in the business. “Teufel is a success story for all parties involved. The veritext management of the company veritext provides court-reporting services to law firms, insurance has developed a very dynamic companies, and corporations. Acquired: August 2005 business and the offering to Exited: July 2010 Teufel’s customers is now more KeY StatiStiCS: comprehensive than ever before. • 5.1x Gross Cash-on-Cash Return • 38% Gross IRR The Teufel case is a great Riverside grew veritext aggressively through the acquisition of 13 strategic add-ons, which were integrated rapidly and benefited example on how private equity greatly from veritext’s reputation in the market and its strong can add value to small/mid-cap infrastructure. Additionally, the add-ons deepened veritext’s penetration of existing markets and helped increase revenue by companies.” adding customers that required veritext for large, complex and costly cases. Riverside also helped the company develop its infrastructure, technology, capabilities, and expertise. The net result voLKer SCHmiDt, riverSiDe partner of these efforts was consistently strong organic growth throughout the ownership period. by doubling its national sales force under Riverside’s ownership, veritext gained new blue-chip clients while deepening existing relationships. Strategically, Riverside helped veritext to increase revenues by expanding services, capturing more complex, high-end litigation, and introducing value-added technical services and features, such as an online database that provides easier access to the company’s extensive library of transcripts. www.riverSiDeeurope.Com partnerSHip . growtH . integritY
  • 14. CommonweaLtH Laminating & Coating CLC designs, manufactures and distributes window film for the automotive, residential and commercial markets. CommonweaLtH Laminating & Coating virginia, uniteD StateS Acquired: April 2006 Exited: August 2010 KeY StatiStiCS: • 10.0x Gross Cash-on-Cash Return • 68% Gross IRR Riverside purchased CLC in April 2006, and during its hold period supported management in a number of initiatives that drove rapid organic growth. Under Riverside’s stewardship, CLC made capital investments that significantly boosted the company’s production capacity and invested in a new dyed film line that improved product quality and strengthened the company’s competitive position. The company expanded its international presence during Riverside’s ownership period by opening three new international distribution centres and relocating a fourth. during this time, CLC also expanded its product line, most notably in flat glass applications in residential and commercial buildings. “Riverside played a crucial role in a gti DiagnoStiCS remarkable expansion at GTI diagnostics develops, manufactures and markets specialty test kits for the in vitro diagnostics industry. CLC that allowed us to take Acquired: July 2008 market share and prepare Exited: december 2010 for the future in the midst KeY StatiStiCS: • 2.6x Gross Cash-on-Cash Return of one of the worst economic • 46% Gross IRR downturns in modern during its ownership period, Riverside concentrated on improving GTI’s sales, and boosted its presence in Europe, history.” Australia and Asia while expanding the company’s product offerings and growing organically. GTI also benefited from StepHen pHiLLipS, Riverside’s operational expertise, which helped improve the CLC preSiDent anD Ceo company’s profitability, improved inventory control, reduced working capital requirements, and optimised pricing. 14 15
  • 15. 2010 Year in review ChALLEnGES And ChAnGE Lifetime exitS Lifetime: 53% ComBineD groSS irr Since the beginning of the global economic crisis, the Lifetime: 3.5x ComBineD groSS CaSH-on-CaSH private equity industry has experienced worldwide efforts to implement additional regulatory measures. This regulation aims to mitigate a number of perceived risks within the sector, including excessive leverage and risk-taking, lack of “Two important things investor protection, market abuse and conflicts of interest, and social imbalances. stood out this year: First, From the outset, Riverside has embraced the opportunity deal volumes started to climb to be part of this process and is well prepared to comply with all new regulations. The firm has proactively assumed again and the private equity senior industry leadership roles in Europe, worked with the U.S. Congress, and joined key private equity organisations industry showed that it is still internationally. Riverside is proud of its way of practising private equity, and has been pleased with the opportunity in business and can be a very to add its voice of support for the private equity industry. relevant force in reigniting The firm supports the global monitoring of the industry, increased transparency and the overall need for the industry economic growth. Secondly, to become less private as it matures. we became a regulated Riverside believes in growth. With this in mind, the firm continues to stress the importance of small- to medium- industry both in Europe and sized enterprises and their critical role in sustaining and growing economies globally. Increased regulation and and the USA. Now it’s time to monitoring must recognise private equity’s role in sponsoring and promoting growth and should not inhibit the ability look forward.” for companies to access stable, affordable financing. This objective must be kept in mind as new regulation is tonY CaBraL, implemented at the practical level globally. riverSiDe managing partner Ultimately, Riverside welcomes the conclusion of regulation discussions so that critical investment can continue at pace. www.riverSiDeeurope.Com partnerSHip . growtH . integritY
  • 16. 2010 Year in review FUnd ACTIvITy “Riverside is well-known in the limited In 2010 Riverside put €192 million to work on behalf of its partner community as one of the premier investors, and returned €440 million - making it the second middle market private equity managers. year in a row and the fifth time in the past six years that As a repeat investor in Riverside funds, Riverside has returned more money than it has invested. Riverside’s 11 exits generated a 3.0x gross cash-on-cash CFIG recognises the Riverside team as an return, including eight exits that achieved over 2.5x gross experienced manager that adds value to cash-on-cash return. its portfolio companies and consistently Riverside invests through four fund families around the world: delivers strong returns to its clients.” • riverside Capital appreciation fund (rCaf) invests in KeLLY wiLLiamS, north American-based platform companies with EbITdA managing DireCtor anD HeaD of tHe CreDit SuiSSe CuStomizeD funD inveStment group of $5 million to $20 million. • riverside europe fund (ref) invests in leading companies throughout Europe with EbITdA of between €3 million to €20 million. 20% 10-Year return CompariSon • riverside micro-Cap fund (rmCf) seeks fast-growing U.S.- based “micro” companies with up to $5 million in EbITdA. • riverside asia-pacific fund (raf) targets the developed economies of the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on 15% companies with less than $10 million in EbITdA. in 2010, riverside celebrated the closing of the following funds: 10% • Riverside Europe Fund IV (REF IV) – Closed at €420 million, a 31% increase from the previous vintage. Investors included existing and new LPs from Europe, the U.S. and Asia-Pacific, and included pension funds, asset managers 5% and family offices. • Riverside Asia Fund I – Inaugural Asia fund closed at $28 million, and has already invested over $70 million in five platform companies using both fund capital and 0% co-invest. Riverside Cambridge Global vC & PE Index Cambridge U.S. Private Equity Index mSCI World Exc. U.S. As the market continues to thaw, Riverside will leverage its S&P 500 global presence and €2.5 billion under management to -5% pursue attractive investment opportunities throughout north America, Europe and developed Asia-Pacific economies. All figures as of 31 december 2010 unless otherwise stated. 16 17
  • 17. The Summit Medical Group exemplifies Riverside’s approach to adding value to mid-sized firms. 2010 Year in review CASE: SUmmIT mEdICAL GRoUP The results have been impressive; group Acquired by Riverside in 2008, Summit medical Group focuses on orthopaedics and infection control and has a annual turnover for 2010/2011 is projected strong reputation in implants, disposable accessories and to be £29.3 million which represents growth blood management. Its products include cement mixing of 60% from the prior year. devices, autologous blood transfusion and wound drainage devices, disposable anti-bacterial hospital privacy curtains, specialist implants used in knee and hip replacements and soft-tissue repair products. In April 2010, Riverside completed the strategic add-on of ESKA orthodynamics Gmbh to the group. This acquisition increased Summit’s international presence and export activities while enhancing its product offering. The add-on of orthomed in october 2010 further strengthened Summit’s product portfolio, reinforcing its research and development capabilities and providing an entry point for the wider range of Summit products into emerging markets like brazil. In addition to acquisitions, Riverside has helped implement operating improvements, restructure the sales organisation, continue product innovation and accelerate organic growth, mostly through new exports. www.riverSiDeeurope.Com partnerSHip . growtH . integritY
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  • 19. “We will continue to evolve. Because the world demands it. Because the race never ends. And because it is fun and rewarding - for you and for us.” BéLa SzigetHY, riverSiDe Co-Ceo
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