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Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Appoints Lily W. Chang to Its Board of Directors

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Friday, October 8, 2021

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ: BGFV) (the Company), a leading sporting goods retailer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lily W. Chang to its Board of Directors, effective October 7, 2021.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ: BGFV) (the Company), a leading sporting goods retailer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lily W. Chang to its Board of Directors, effective October 7, 2021.
  • Ms. Chang is currently the Chief Portfolio Services Officer of Leonard Green & Partners (LGP), which she joined in 2004.
  • Big 5 is a leading sporting goods retailer in the western United States, operating 429 stores under the Big 5 Sporting Goods name as of the fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2021.
  • Big 5 provides a full-line product offering in a traditional sporting goods store format that averages 11,000 square feet.

Harris Williams Advises Deacom on its Sale to ECI Software Solutions

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Deacom, Inc. (Deacom) on its sale to ECI Software Solutions (ECI), a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (LGP) and funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (Apax).

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  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Deacom, Inc. (Deacom) on its sale to ECI Software Solutions (ECI), a portfolio company of Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (LGP) and funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (Apax).
  • The combination of Deacom and ECI marks an exciting milestone for both companies, particularly in the process manufacturing sector, said Andy Leed , a director at Harris Williams.
  • Deacom is a provider of highly scalable cloud-based software purpose-built for batch and process manufacturers and distribution companies.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

Harris Williams Advises Tecta America Corporation on its Minority Investment from Leonard Green & Partners

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Tecta America Corporation (Tecta America), a portfolio company of Altas Partners (Altas), on its minority investment from Leonard Green & Partners (LGP).

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  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Tecta America Corporation (Tecta America), a portfolio company of Altas Partners (Altas), on its minority investment from Leonard Green & Partners (LGP).
  • Tecta America is a leader in commercial roofing services due to its unparalleled customer service and quality.
  • We believe they have an excellent new partner in LGP, said Brian Lucas, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

Leonard Green Partners with Altas to Support the Continued Growth of Tecta America

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Tecta America Corporation (Tecta America or the Company), a national leader in commercial roofing services in the U.S., announced today that Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (LGP) has completed a minority equity investment in the Company.

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  • Tecta America Corporation (Tecta America or the Company), a national leader in commercial roofing services in the U.S., announced today that Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (LGP) has completed a minority equity investment in the Company.
  • Altas Partners, Tecta Americas principal shareholder, will remain the Companys majority owner alongside the management team and LGP.
  • Tecta America employs more than 4,300 roofing professionals and operates across more than 85 locations in 32 states from coast to coast.
  • We are thrilled to continue our outstanding partnership with Altas and welcome our new equity partner, Leonard Green, as we execute our proven strategy, said Dave Reginelli, Tecta America President & CEO.

KKR to Invest in Charter Next Generation to Grow Specialty Films Leader

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'KKR today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to invest in Charter Next Generation (\xe2\x80\x9cCNG\xe2\x80\x9d), a leading producer of specialty films used in flexible packaging, industrial, healthcare, and consumer applications.

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  • b'KKR today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to invest in Charter Next Generation (\xe2\x80\x9cCNG\xe2\x80\x9d), a leading producer of specialty films used in flexible packaging, industrial, healthcare, and consumer applications.
  • These specialty films also allow for recyclability, compostability, and the use of post-consumer resin.
  • Further terms were not disclosed.\nCharter Next Generation is North America\xe2\x80\x99s leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty films used in flexible packaging and other end-use markets.
  • KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds.