CLEARLAKE CAPITAL BACKED AMQUIP CRANE RENTAL ACQUIRED BY AFFILIATES OF APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT

August 4, 2016

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) announced today that AmQuip Crane Rental LLC (“AmQuip” or the “Company”), a leading lifting solutions and crane rental provider to industrial clients across North America, has been acquired by certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”). The transaction was completed on July 29, 2016 and financial terms were not disclosed.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL BACKED AMQUIP CRANE RENTAL ACQUIRED BY AFFILIATES OF APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT Trevose, PA & Santa Monica, CA – August 4, 2016 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) announced today that AmQuip Crane Rental LLC (“AmQuip” or the “Company”), a leading lifting solutions and crane rental provider to industrial clients across North America, has been acquired

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF VISION SOLUTIONS

June 20, 2016

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. together with its affiliates (“Clearlake”) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Vision Solutions, Inc. (“Vision” or the “Company”), a global data protection, high availability and cloud migration software provider with a proven track record of technological innovation on the IBM Power Systems, Windows, and Linux platforms. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF VISION SOLUTIONS New platform investment in leading provider of data protection, high availability and cloud migration software SANTA MONICA, CA (June 20, 2016) – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. together with its affiliates (“Clearlake”) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Vision Solutions, Inc. (“Vision” or the “Company”), a global data protection, high availability and

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ASHLEY STEWART ACQUIRED BY THE INVUS GROUP FROM CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP AND FIREPINE GROUP

June 6, 2016

Ashley Stewart, Inc (“Ashley Stewart” or the “Company”) today announced that an affiliate of The Invus Group LLC (“Invus”), in partnership with senior management, has acquired a controlling interest in the Company from affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”) and FirePine Group, LLC (“FirePine Group). Terms were not disclosed.

ASHLEY STEWART ACQUIRED BY THE INVUS GROUP FROM CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP AND FIREPINE GROUP Investment Will Propel Continued Growth SECAUCUS, NJ (June 6, 2016) – Ashley Stewart, Inc (“Ashley Stewart” or the “Company”) today announced that an affiliate of The Invus Group LLC (“Invus”), in partnership with senior management, has acquired a controlling interest in the Company from affiliates of Clearlake

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL TO ACQUIRE VISION SOLUTIONS

May 12, 2016

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. together with its affiliates (“Clearlake”) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Vision Solutions, Inc. (“Vision” or the “Company”) – a global data protection, high availability and cloud migration software provider with a proven track record of technological innovation on the IBM Power Systems, Windows, and Linux platforms – from private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, LLC. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL TO ACQUIRE VISION SOLUTIONS New platform investment in leading data protection, high availability and cloud migration software provider poised for continued growth SANTA MONICA, CA (May 12, 2016) – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. together with its affiliates (“Clearlake”) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Vision Solutions, Inc. (“Vision” or the “Company”) – a global

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FUNDS AFFILIATED WITH APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT TO ACQUIRE AMQUIP CRANE RENTAL AND MAXIM CRANE WORKS

May 2, 2016

Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”) announced today that they have signed definitive agreements to acquire AmQuip Crane Rental (“AmQuip”) from affiliates of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”) and Maxim Crane Works (“Maxim”) from affiliates of Platinum Equity. Upon the closing of these transactions, Apollo intends to combine Maxim and AmQuip, creating a premier lifting solutions provider with a modern crane rental fleet comprised of more than 1,950 cranes, a comprehensive set of value-added service capabilities and a broad geographic footprint across North America. The proposed transactions are subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed.

FUNDS AFFILIATED WITH APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT TO ACQUIRE AMQUIP CRANE RENTAL AND MAXIM CRANE WORKS Maxim and AmQuip Will Both Continue Operating and Serving Customers as Part of a Combined Organization PITTSBURGH, PA, TREVOSE, PA, AND NEW YORK, NY – (May 2, 2016) – Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo”)

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL ACQUIRES THAT’S HOW WE ROLL, LLC, MAKER OF PREMIUM BRANDED SNACK OFFERINGS MRS. THINSTERS AND DIPPIN’ CHIPS

March 21, 2016

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) announced that it has acquired That’s How We Roll, LLC (“THWR” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high quality, branded, better-for-you snacks in North America, including flagship brands Mrs. Thinsters and Dippin’ Chips. The acquisition was completed as part of Clearlake’s recently announced Better For You Holdings platform. Transaction terms were not announced.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL ACQUIRES THAT’S HOW WE ROLL, LLC, MAKER OF PREMIUM BRANDED SNACK OFFERINGS MRS. THINSTERS AND DIPPIN’ CHIPS Investment Made Through Clearlake’s Better For You Holdings Platform, in Conjunction with That’s How We Roll Founder Aldo Zuppichini Santa Monica, CA March 21, 2016 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) announced that it has acquired That’s How

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP LEADS RECAPITALIZATION OF GLOBE ENERGY SERVICES

March 17, 2016

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake") and Globe Energy Services, LLC (“Globe” or the “Company”) today announced that Clearlake has led the successful recapitalization of Globe in partnership with the Company’s management team and other existing stakeholders. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP LEADS RECAPITALIZATION OF GLOBE ENERGY SERVICES Globe Founder Troy Botts Jr. and Experienced Team to Lead Growth and Acquisition Strategy Snyder, TX and Santa Monica, CA – March 17, 2016 –Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and Globe Energy Services, LLC (“Globe” or the “Company”) today announced that Clearlake has led the successful recapitalization of

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP ANNOUNCES BETTER FOR YOU HOLDINGS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH HALEN BRANDS FOUNDERS JASON COHEN AND LEIGH FEUERSTEIN

March 11, 2016

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced the launch of Better For You Holdings, a new platform focused on investments in emerging food and health & wellness trends. Through its Better For You platform, Clearlake is partnering with food industry veterans Jason Cohen and Leigh Feuerstein of Halen Brands, a recently-formed venture focused on investing in dynamic, high growth segments within the food products sector.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL GROUP ANNOUNCES BETTER FOR YOU HOLDINGS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH HALEN BRANDS FOUNDERS JASON COHEN AND LEIGH FEUERSTEIN Platform to Invest in Emerging Food and Health & Wellness Trends Clearlake and Halen Brands Invest in Chef’s Cut Real Jerky and Rex’s Outrageous Santa Monica, CA and Fairfield, NJ, March 11, 2016 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its

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CLEARLAKE CAPITAL BACKED INVENTUS SOLUTIONS TO BE ACQUIRED BY RPX CORPORATION

December 15, 2015

Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”), in partnership with management, announced that Inventus Solutions, Inc. (“Inventus” or the “Company”), a top-tier international eDiscovery services provider to Fortune 1000 corporations, global law firms and government agencies, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by RPX Corporation (NASDAQ: RPXC; “RPX”). The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in January 2016.

CLEARLAKE CAPITAL BACKED INVENTUS SOLUTIONS TO BE ACQUIRED BY RPX CORPORATION Chicago & Santa Monica – December 15, 2015 – Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”), in partnership with management, announced that Inventus Solutions, Inc. (“Inventus” or the “Company”), a top-tier international eDiscovery services provider to Fortune 1000 corporations, global law firms and government agencies, has entered into a definitive agreement to

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CONVERGEONE ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF CALIFORNIA-BASED SIGMANET

December 11, 2015

ConvergeOne, a leading global provider of state-of-the-art communications and data solutions, today announced that it has acquired SIGMAnet, a Cisco Gold Certified Partner and one of the largest IT consulting, solutions, and managed services providers in California. Effective immediately, SIGMAnet is now SIGMAnet, a ConvergeOne Company. This acquisition solidifies ConvergeOne’s position as an industry leader with one of the broadest portfolios available in the market today.

CONVERGEONE ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF CALIFORNIA-BASED SIGMANET Clearlake Capital-Backed Acquisition Expands ConvergeOne’s Cisco Footprint, Certifications, and Portfolio of Services and Solutions Capabilities across Western United States. EAGAN, Minn., Dec. 11, 2015 — ConvergeOne, a leading global provider of state-of-the-art communications and data solutions, today announced that it has acquired SIGMAnet, a Cisco Gold Certified Partner and one of the largest

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