Following the acquisition, Freeman Spogli participates actively in the development of its portfolio companies through several value-building initiatives.

After an investment is made, Freeman Spogli professionals monitor the company's development by serving on the company's Board of Directors. Although Freeman Spogli does not participate in day-to-day operations, the firm is actively involved in strategic planning and all other major strategic and financial decisions. Freeman Spogli also offers its portfolio companies assistance in areas where the firm has particular expertise or valuable contacts, such as the identification and pursuit of add-on acquisition opportunities, the review of financing relationships and the recruitment of additional management personnel.

Freeman Spogli has developed a network of relationships with talented and successful industry executives who provide the firm with a distinct competitive advantage. Freeman Spogli is able to blend its financial expertise with the operating skills of these executives to not only evaluate investment opportunities but also to develop and implement growth strategies for portfolio companies.

Consistent with Freeman Spogli's growth orientation, the firm has increasingly focused on growing portfolio companies through complementary acquisitions. As a result of this emphasis, nearly one-half of the capital invested by Freeman Spogli since 1993 has involved add-on investments to existing portfolio companies.