GS Capital Partners

Goldman Sachs is a global leader in corporate equity investing. Since 1986, Goldman Sachs has invested over $36 billion of equity in over 600 companies globally. Goldman Sachs is currently investing its GS Capital Partners VI fund, comprised of $20 billion of equity, including over $7.4 billion of capital from Goldman Sachs. As experienced investors, we offer the following unique set of benefits to our investment and investing partners:

Partnership Approach
Our investors rely on our ability to build strong, long-term relationships, to source attractive investments, and to maximize returns. As part of the Goldman Sachs global network, we have access to world-class management teams with expertise in a variety of industries. Moreover, our investment partners include a number of preeminent private equity groups as well as leading corporations, which can bring unique strategic elements to special situations. Together with these partners, we commit resources to help build companies that will achieve and retain market leadership positions. We have built a partnership model based on reciprocity which allows us to create investment opportunities to share with other financial sponsors as well as invest alongside them in investment opportunities that they generate.

Leveraging Goldman Sachs
We provide access to the resources and expertise of Goldman Sachs to our business partners and portfolio companies. These capabilities include sophisticated financial advice in public and private market financings, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, investment and economic research, trading, foreign exchange,and commodities. Furthermore, we leverage relationships with thousands of companies, individuals, and governments worldwide that can be important in structuring and operating successful business ventures.

Structuring Creative Solutions
The scale of our committed capital, Goldman Sachs' sponsorship, and our experienced investment team enable us to take a creative approach to structuring attractive investments. These advantages allow us to consider a broad set of investment opportunities and develop a customized solution that maximizes both the success of our portfolio companies and the potential returns to our investors.

Ability to Execute in Challenging Environments
Our broad access to financing and capital markets, combined with our established relationships, have proven critical to successful execution, even in difficult market environments.

Ongoing Commitment to Our Portfolio Companies
Our investments are designed to support the company's long-term goals and to build value. We believe that management is most qualified to run the day-to-day business and we assist by actively participating in the boards of our portfolio companies. In addition, we take an active role in supporting management and in providing additional resources and capital to assist our portfolio companies.