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ZRG Partners is a global retained executive search company successfully filling a void in the middle part of the market with a unique, scalable, and data-driven approach. RFE partnered with Management to build ZRG into a global diversified human capital company with best of breed practice leadership in all major global markets, verticals, and functional areas with a suite of ancillary human capital offerings to cross-sell to clients worldwide.

Date of Initial Investment: 12/5/18

www.zrgpartners.com

Based in the Tampa-bay region of Florida, Veransa specializes in transforming urban wood and yard waste into valuable commodities on an industrial scale. Veransa vertically integrates green waste collection centers with commodities manufacturing facilities to achieve highest-value use, waste-to-organic commodities, production. Veransa aggregates green waste and transforms it, using electrically powered processing equipment, into useful products on an industrial scale, including soil-regenerating, OMRI Listed®, organic compost and blended soils, that are free of biosolids or manure. It also processes wood waste into the feedstock for mulch and renewable energy.

Date of Initial Investment: 7/1/21

www.veransa.com

Squan is an infrastructure services provider for wireless carriers, tower companies, neutral host providers, commercial landlords, government entities and other organizations seeking increased coverage and capacity. RFE partnered with management to acquire the company, then recruited a new CEO upon acquisition. Since acquiring Squan, we have recruited several additional senior executives to manage accelerated growth and to broaden the Company’s sales and marketing team. RFE helped Squan complete two add-on acquisitions and establish standardized business processes, and we are actively considering additional acquisition opportunities to further broaden Squan’s services and geographic coverage.

Date of Initial Investment: 10/10/14

www.squan.com

SEG is a sales and marketing execution firm providing services that drive sales growth. Our proven methodology, technology, and systematic approach allow us to identify the most important areas for immediate revenue growth. We specialize in key industries and help our clients exceed their sales goals.

Date of Initial Investment: 7/11/22

www.salesempowermentgroup.com

PureRED designs, produces and implements consumer marketing programs and content for large national retailers. The Company delivers strategy, creative, design, layout, data management and photography across digital, social, ecommerce, paper and in-store physical media systems. RFE partnered with management to purchase the Company from the ESOP owner. Since our acquisition, we have helped PureRED expand their digital agency capabilities into new shopper marketing service offerings and broaden the customer base with new national retailer accounts. RFE also helped PureRED complete one strategic add-on acquisition.

Date of Initial Investment: 10/14/11

www.purered.net

LaunchPad Home Group’s mission is to create lifelong relationships by simplifying home ownership at every stage of the homeowner journey, from inspections to remodeling to day-to-day safekeeping and maintenance. RFE and the LaunchPad team are partnering with like-minded business owners to build a national platform of regional home services brands, initially focused on the home inspection as the customer acquisition engine.

Date of Initial Investment: 5/26/22

www.launchpadhomegroup.com

iMedX provides web-based software products and related medical transcription services to mid-size hospitals, physician practices and clinics throughout the U.S. using proprietary software. RFE recruited a new CEO with significant prior industry experience to lead the company, along with several key senior executives to strengthen the management team. Together with building a world-class management team, RFE led 20 highly strategic add-on acquisitions to take full advantage of the market opportunity and helped iMedX enhance their product offering to meet current needs.

www.imedx.com

Hastings is a global manufacturer of piston rings for internal combustion engines used in a broad range of automotive and industrial applications. RFE partnered with management to acquire the Company and established a growth strategy focused on offering a broader product line and expand distribution across the international after market. RFE recruited additional senior executives to implement this growth strategy and to effectively manage the Company’s broader global geographic footprint.

Date of Initial Investment: 5/30/13

www.hastingsmfg.com

Global Point Technology Group combines global access, local expertise, and trusted partnerships providing mechanical, electrical, and custom engineered products. They are committed to offering solutions and innovative high-quality products at competitive prices. Headquartered in LA Vergne, Tennessee, Global Point Technology Group has more than 300 employees across the United States and China.

Date of Initial Investment: 12/21/12

www.gptg.com

Global IFS manufacturers, installs, and distributes raised access flooring and underfloor air distribution systems in the Canada and U.S. markets. RFE partnered with management to acquire Global IFS, then recruited a new CEO to lead the Company along with a new CFO to upgrade financial functions. We assisted the Company with developing an innovative underfloor air distribution product portfolio, and the Company is in the process of driving sales of these products across an expanded U.S. distribution network.

Date of Initial Investment: 5/2/12

www.globalifs.com