Peterson Partners

Peterson Partners Announces $4.6 Million Investment in Packsize December 6, 2007, Peterson Partners, a leading Intermountain West investment firm, has made a $4.6 million investment in Packsize Corporation.

EnergySolutions, Inc. Announces Pricing of Its Initial Public Offering November 15, 2007, Deseret Morning News. 3form of Salt Lake City on Tuesday was presented the "2007 Dealmaker of the Year Award" at the Utah Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth's annual Capital Connection conference.

3form is honored as top dealmaker May 16, 2007, Deseret Morning News. 3form of Salt Lake City on Tuesday was presented the "2007 Dealmaker of the Year Award" at the Utah Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth's annual Capital Connection conference.

Salt Lake Tribune, Mity bought by SLC firms May 3, 2007, By Steven Oberbeck. Mity Enterprises Inc., an Orem-based manufacturer of furniture primarily used in institutional settings, has reached an agreement to be acquired by two private investment firms for approximately $72 million. Sorenson Capital and Peterson Partners, both of Salt Lake City, are offering Mity stockholders $21.50 for each share of stock.

Salt Lake Tribune, Hunter Douglas to acquire Utah's 3form. March 13, 2007, A Salt Lake City company whose innovative resin panels decorate everything from concert halls to shower stalls is being acquired by Hunter Douglas NV, the world's largest maker of window blinds.

Peterson Partners Invests in Landscaping February 1, 2007, Peterson Partners, a leading Intermountain West private equity firm, has made a $4 million investment in Reyburn Landscaping, announced Jordan Clements, managing partner of Peterson Partners.

Peterson Partners Invests in India's Textile Industry January 1, 2007, Salt Lake City, UT (December 2006)—Peterson Partners, a leading Intermountain West private equity firm, has made a $ 3 million investment in K.P.R. Mill Limited, announced Jordan Clements, managing partner of Peterson Partners.

VC's buy 50% stake in Provo alarm firm, offer $75 million in credit. July 10, 2006, The Enterprise, Salt Lake City, by Barbara Rattle. Three venture capital companies have purchased a 50 percent interest in Provo-based ApxAlarm, a home security company, and one of the three firms has proffered a $75 million credit facility to help fund ApxAlarm.s future growth and investments. Goldman Sachs, Jupiter Partners LLC and Peterson Partners are the venture capital companies involved in the acquisition of ApxAlarm, which has emerged as one of the largest full-service residential alarm companies in the country, operating in 62 markets in 37 states as well as Canada and Puerto Rico.

Deseret Morning News; Peterson Partners Promote Business June 25, 2006, Peterson Partners Promote Business. $300M equity fund looks for talented and visionary CEO's. Airplanes, milk and radioactive waste have never looked this good . at least to Peterson Partners, a Salt Lake-based $300 million equity fund, whose investments have created thousands of new jobs and turned small companies into major hitters.

Utah-Based Peterson Partners Recognized with Honorable Mention as Buyouts Magazine Names 2005 Deals of the Year April 13, 2006, SALT LAKE CITY. April 13, 2006 . Peterson Partners, a 10-year-old private equity firm in Salt Lake City, was recently recognized with an honorable mention by Thomson Financial.s Buyouts magazine when it recently announced its 2005 Deals of the Year. The recognition, which honors the top investment deals of the past year, is the result of Peterson Partners. involvement in the nearly three-year acquisition and exit of Making Memories, a well-known scrapbook company based in Centerville, UT.

Salt Lake Tribune; Low-tech Companies Suddenly Flying High. March 15, 2006, Salt Lake Tribune, By Lesley Mitchell. Low-tech Companies Suddenly Flying High. A number of Utah's homegrown and decidedly lower-tech ventures are getting some serious dough, including Handi Quilter of Bountiful, which announced Wednesday that it has received a $3.5 million investment from Utah private equity firm Peterson Partners.

Handi Quilter Investment March 13, 2006, Peterson Partners has made a $3.5 million investment in Handi Quilter, announced Jordan Clements, managing partner of Peterson Partners. The Bountiful, Utah-based Handi Quilter is the leading manufacturer and marketer of mid-arm quilting machines, portable frames, and tables for the home quilting enthusiast.

Peterson Partners Sells Making Memories to Advent International Completing Their Investment in Making Memories May 10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT. Peterson Partners announced it has sold its investment in Making Memories to Advent International. The announcement was made by Jordan Clements, managing partner of Peterson Partners. The transaction will provide liquidity to existing shareholders and support management.s rapid growth strategy.

Peterson Partners Completes Equity Investment in Southern California Risk Management Associates March 1, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT. Peterson Partners announced they have made a sizable equity investment along with Eventide Risk Management in Southern California Risk Management Associates, Inc. (SCRMA). SCRMA is a third party administrator of self-funded workers compensation plans headquartered in Upland, California. SCRMA provides claims administration and cost containment services for public and private employers in California and other western states.

Envirocare Purchased by Investor Group February 1, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT. Envirocare of Utah today announced that the company has been purchased by a private investor group led by Lindsay Goldberg & Bessemer. The group also includes local Utah investors Creamer Investments and Peterson Partners.

Peterson Partners Closes Making Memories Acquisition July 7, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT. Peterson Partners, a leading Salt Lake City based private equity firm, announced today that it has closed its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Making Memories Wholesale, Inc. In January of 2003, Peterson Partners acquired 80% of Making Memories. stock from its founder, Bridgette Server. With Peterson.s recent acquisition of the remaining 20% held by Ms. Server, Peterson now owns the entire company.

Peterson Partners Closes Fund III May 4, 2004, Salt Lake City, UT. Peterson Partners, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has closed its third investment fund consisting of $105 million of private equity. With this new fund, Peterson Partners has added outside investment partners to its ranks. Prior to the fund, all capital was provided by the general partners of the firm. With the closing of Fund III, Peterson Partners now has over $250 million under management.