December 2009, Rancho Santa Fe, CA: TARA JAYDE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC is a private investment firm that makes control investments in lower middle market companies. Collectively, the principals of Tara Jayde Capital Partners, LLC possess more than 150 years of experience in managing and growing manufacturers and retailers of a broad spectrum of consumer products. Its goal is to invest in companies that can benefit from extensive strategic, financial and management experience. Because discipline is the cornerstone of successful investing, Tara Jayde Capital Partners, LLC consistently applies a disciplined and time-tested investment strategy to identify companies that can most benefit from its collective experience and hands-on approach.

In reviewing potential investment opportunities, the firm focuses on companies with:

• Revenue between $50 million and $100 million
• EBITDA between $10 million and $20 million
• History of profitability and revenue growth
• Positive net worth and possessing both tangible and intangible assets
• Licensing agreements with steady earnings are highly desirable
• Companies within the nutraceuticals, hardware, personal care and accessories, healthcare, business services, and home décor sectors are of primary interest to Tara Jayde Capital Partners, LLC. For more information on Tara Jayde Capital Partners, LLC, please visit www.TaraJaydeCapitalPartners.com.

William H. (Bill) Parker, CEO of Tara Jayde Capital Partners, LLC, is uniquely qualified to spearhead this initiative. Bill brings in-depth experience in merchandising, product development, international manufacturing, operations and financial management to this endeavor. His keen understanding of key performance indicators has translated into enhanced profitability for several multi-billion dollar enterprises, including Gateway’s Retail Stores, Banana Republic and Old Navy (divisions of Gap, Inc). This award-winning corporate executive has successfully transitioned to the private equity arena with an assertive style and record of high achievement in directing the operations of middle market companies. Bill was President, CEO and investor/shareholder in San Diego’s Jeanomix; he was COO and investor/shareholder of Boulder, CO-based Pharmaca, Integrative Pharmacy.

Tara Jayde Capital Partners, LLC maintains co-investing relationships with equity sponsors who provide additional capital, as well as ongoing financial and strategic guidance and perspectives to contribute to the long-term success of acquired businesses. Tara Jayde Capital Partners, LLC. have high regard for the value these equity sponsors bring, and will select the sponsor that possesses the most compelling skill set and expertise for target opportunities.

Global Capital Markets, a specialty investment banking firm, focuses on mergers & acquisitions, debt and equity capital raising, debt and equity restructuring, and strategic advisory assignments for middle market companies. GCM’s principals have completed transactions ranging in value from $10 million to more than $500 million for both private and publicly traded companies. In addition to consumer product enterprises, the firm represents defense/aerospace, business services, and technology companies. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, GCM has offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai.

For more information on Tara Jayde Capital Partners, LLC’s investment interests, please contact:

Lynn Mason
858-676-6880
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Mark Wilser
949-252-4600 x225
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Janie Faith
949-252-4600 x133
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