Media & Entertainment - GCP II - Exited
Distributor of home entertainment products. The company provides business-to-business infrastructure services that are integral to the home entertainment products marketplace. It also provides music and movie CDs, DVDs, videos, video games and related merchandise.
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Telecommunications - GCP III - Exited
Provider of telecommunications and data center services for enterprises and carriers in the healthcare, energy, banking, IT, and legal fields. The company offers data center colocation, dedicated internet access, managed waves, long-haul data transport, high-bandwidth fiber connection, ethernet, backhaul, transport and outsourced fault management, and fiber services.
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Technology - GSC - Exited
Digital jukebox and video systems creator that delivers music, video and advertising content to 30,000+ locations in North America and Europe.
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Packaging - SPAC - Current
A global leader in the supply of sustainable and infinitely-recyclable beverage cans
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- August 4, 2021 – Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. and Gores Holdings V Announce Completion of Business Combination
- July 8, 2021 – Gores Holdings V Announces Special Meeting Date
- February 23, 2021 – CNBC Squawk Box Interview: Gores Chairman and CEO, Alec Gores, and Ardagh Group Chairman and CEO, Paul Coulson, Discuss SPAC Deal
- February 23, 2021 – Ardagh Metal Packaging to Combine With Gores Holdings V and List on NYSE
- August 10, 2020 – Gores Holdings V, Inc. Completes $525 Million Initial Public Offering
- August 5, 2020 – Gores Holdings V, Inc. Announces Pricing of $475 Million Initial Public Offering
Technology - GSC - Exited
Provider of enterprise information technology modernization services that provides full software development life-cycle and infrastructure solutions to a mix of Fortune 100, mid-market, and public sector entities.
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Technology - GCP I - Exited
Industrial press manufacturing company providing isostatic (even pressure) and metal forming presses utilizing fluids under high pressure to form or affect materials
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Consumer Products - GCP III - Exited
Designs and manufactures casual and career junior lifestyle apparel for women marketed under the Heart Soul, Soulmates, Free to Love, Halo, and Tracy Evans brands
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Telecommunications - GCP I - Exited
Designer and manufacturer of copper and fiber based cabling systems
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Telecommunications - GCP III - Exited
Provider of Digital Cable, HDTV, High-Speed Internet and Digital Telephone services, to residential and commercial customers, primarily in the Southeastern United States
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Technology - GCP II - Exited
Operates through two business units Tiburon Inc. and Norment Security; each with prominent positions in physical and electronic security and technology-based solutions for the public security market
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- April 8, 2014 - The Gores Group Sells Norment Security Group to Cornerstone Detention Products
- March 6, 2014 - Tiburon Announces Record Q4 2013 Bookings and Carries Momentum into Q1 2014
- December 14, 2011 - Tiburon Inc. Appoints Tim Pawlenty To Board of Directors
- October 5, 2011 - The Gores Group Announces Additional Investment in Tiburon
- September 27, 2007 - The Gores Group, LLC and Investors Complete Purchase of Compudyne Corporation
- August 7, 2007 - Compudyne Corporation Agrees to be Acquired by Investor Group for $7.00 Per Share in Cash
Industrial - GCP II - Exited
Manufacturer of paper and related packaging products. The Company is engaged in producing paper from dissolving grade wood pulp. It also provides other paper packaging products.
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Technology - GSC - Exited
Data Blue delivers customized storage, backup and server virtualization and consolidation solutions to the Enterprise, with specific emphasis on Fortune 1000 companies
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Healthcare - GCP I - Exited
Provider of outpatient diagnostic imaging services. The company offers magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, X-ray, fluoroscopy, bone density and electromyography services.
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Media & Entertainment - GCP II - Exited
In October 2011, Westwood One, a radio network Gores acquired in February 2008, merged with Dial Global, a radio syndication and advertising network owned by Oaktree Capital; the joint company is listed on the Nasdaq (DIAL:NASDAQ GM) and offers diverse radio programming and advertising sales company that provides vital content and services to more than 7,000 radio stations throughout the United States
Technology - GCP III - Exited
Global supplier of touch screens, touch monitors, and all-in-one touch computers
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- December 14, 2018 - The Gores Group Completes Sale of Elo Touch Solutions to Crestview
- October 17, 2018 - The Gores Group to Sell Elo Touch Solutions to Crestview
- June 4, 2012 - The Gores Group Completes Acquisition of ELO Touch Solutions
- April 10, 2012 - The Gores Group Agrees to Acquire TE Connectivity’s Touch Solutions Business
Technology - GCP III - Exited
Provider of electronic payment and transaction devices and value-added services. The company offers payment terminals, applications and support services in the United States.
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Telecommunications - GSC - Exited
Manufactures, sells, and supports communication networks through trading turrets, voice and data network lines, fixed and mobile voice recording, and compliance solutions to the banking and trading community worldwide
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Telecommunications - GCP I - Exited
Independent telecommunications carrier providing a broad suite of telecommunications services, including traditional and Internet Protocol (IP)-based communication services to both commercial and residential customers
Healthcare - GSC - Exited
Manufacturer of medical and non-medical laser systems designed for the medical sector. The company's medical and non-medical laser systems are recognized for innovative laser systems for applications in aesthetics, dermatology, dentistry, surgery and gynecology
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Telecommunications - GCP III - Exited
Manufacturer of multi-channel television and radio transmitters designed for over-the-air broadcasting and public safety communications.
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Telecommunications - GCP I - Exited
Provider of telecommunication services designed to serve the inmates corrections industry. The company's telecommunication services includes telecom infrastructure, equipment and software.
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- November 13, 2006 - The Gores Group and Global Tel*Link Announce Acquisition of Verizon Business’ Department of Corrections Division
- July 5, 2005 - Gores Technology Group, LLC Acquires National Public Markets from AT&T Corporation
- July 21, 2004 - Gores Technology Group, LLC to Acquire Global Tel*Link Corporation from Schlumberger Technologies, Inc.
Technology - GSC - Exited
National provider of contract staffing, mobility operations, expansion and integration services in the telecom, IT, technical, and engineering fields
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Industrial - GCP III - Exited
Largest producer of high precision forged and machined steel automotive parts in Europe
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- May 9, 2016 - The Gores Group Sells Hay Group to Musashi Seimitsu
- October 17, 2014 - Hay Expands Into Largest Automotive Market Worldwide – New Greenfield Site in China
- September 15, 2014 - The Hay Group Announces the Acquisitions of Metaco Union and Forjanor
- July 13, 2013 - The Hay Group Announces the Acquisition of Metallumform
- January 3, 2012 – The Gores Group Signs Agreement to Acquire The Hay Group
Consumer - SPAC - Current
Develops, manufactures, markets, sells and distributes fresh baked sweet goods in the United States.
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- September 11, 2023 - J.M. Smucker to Buy Twinkies Maker Hostess Brands in $5.6 Billion Deal
- November 4, 2016 - Hostess Brands, Purveyor of Twinkies and Ho-Hos, Returning to Wall Street - WSJ Article
- October 4, 2016 - Gores Prepares for Next Deal After Taking Bite Out of Twinkies - Bloomberg Article
- July 5, 2016 - Hostess Brands, Maker of Twinkies, Announces Sale Agreement With Gores Holdings, Inc.
Europe - GCP III - Exited
Operator of baking and flour milling business. The company produces a wide range of flours and bakery products using a blend of seeds and cereals for the craft and industrial bakers across the UK and Ireland
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Telecommunications - GCP III - Current
Developer of advanced broadband video processing equipment. The company's technology enables on-demand, interactive and personalized television broadcasting for improved bandwidth, enhanced video quality, targeted ads and personalized audio.
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Technology - GCP I - Exited
Business-to-business direct reseller of information technology products, services, accessories and consumables to the French marketplace
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Consumer - GCP II - Exited
125 year-old couture fashion brand for luxury furs and ready-to-wear clothing and accessories
Technology - GCP II - Exited
In December 2007, The Gores Group acquired 100% of Tyco Electronics’ Power Systems which comprised two entities: Lineage Power and Vincotech. Lineage Power provided power supply products and services to communications service providers and telecom and datacom OEMs; Vincotech provided power modules used in industrial applications, GPS products and electronic manufacturing services
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- October 1, 2012 - Gores Group Wins a Private Equity International Operational Excellence Award for Lineage
- January 13, 2011 - GE to Bring High‐Efficiency Energy Solutions to Telecommunications and Datacenter Industries with Acquisition of Lineage Power from The Gores Group
- April 22, 2010 - Lineage Power Awarded Verizon 2009 Supplier Recognition Award
- April 16, 2010 - Lineage Power Completes Acquisition of Peco II, Inc.
- November 24, 2008 - Lineage Power Completes Acquisition of Cherokee International
- September 25, 2008 - Cherokee International to be Acquired by Lineage Power Holdings, Inc.
Technology - SPAC - Current
The leading autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for consumer cars and trucking
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- December 2, 2020 - Luminar and Gores Metropoulos Announce Closing of Business Combination
- November 10, 2020 – Luminar Increases Guidance; Accelerating Deals
- October 30, 2020 – Daimler Trucks and Torc Partner With Luminar to Enable Automated Trucking
- August 24, 2020 – CNBC Squawk Box Interview With The Gores Group CEO, Alec Gores, and Luminar CEO, Austin Russell
- August 24, 2020 – Gores Metropoulos Enters Merger Agreement With Luminar, Global Leader in Autonomous Driving Technology
- February 6, 2019 – Gores Metropoulos, Inc. Completes $400 Million Initial Public Offering
- January 31, 2019 – Gores Metropoulos, Inc. Announces Pricing of $375 Million Initial Public Offering
Technology - SPAC - Current
The spatial data company leading the digital transformation of the built world
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- July 23, 2021 – Matterport Marks its Public Debut by Digitizing the Nasdaq MarketSite
- July 22, 2021 – Matterport and Gores Holdings VI Announce Closing of Business Combination
- June 28, 2021 – Gores Holdings VI Announces Registration Statement Effectiveness and Special Meeting Date
- February 8, 2021 – Matterport, the Spatial Data Company Leading the Digital Transformation of the Built World, Announces Proposed Business Combination With Gores Holdings VI
- December 15, 2020 – Gores Holdings VI, Inc. Completes $345 Million Initial Public Offering
- December 10, 2020 – Gores Holdings VI, Inc. Announces Pricing of $300 Million Initial Public Offering
Industrial - GSC - Exited
Specialty distributor of roofing materials in Germany, maintaining an extensive multi-region branch network with a comprehensive product and service offering and excellent relations with their customers and suppliers. The company was merged with Gallhöfer Dach to form MeGa Dach on December 6, 2016.
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Healthcare - GSC - Exited
Provider of healthcare analytics services, outsourced revenue cycle management (“RCM”), electronic medical records (“EMR”), and IT programming to multi-specialty physician groups using the GE Centricity platform
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Consumer - GCP III - Exited
Metropolitan casual apparel brand with a meaningful wholesale and retail presence in several countries across Continental Europe and in Canada
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Business Services - GSC - Exited
Provider of business process outsourcing services. The company designs and delivers end to end B2B2C services for blue-chip multinational corporations in the financial, government, retail, manufacturing and eCommerce sectors.
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- June 7, 2018 - The Gores Group Sells Millennium1 Solutions To Dimension Data
- January 12, 2017 - Millennium1 Solutions Announces Sudbury Expansion
- July 24, 2014 - Millennium1 Solutions Announces US Expansion
- May 10, 2013 - The Gores Group Small Capitalization Partners, L.P. Fund Acquires Davis + Henderson Corporation Outsourcing Services Business
Industrial - GCP II / III - Exited
Manufacturer of envelopes. The company offers custom and standard envelopes.
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Industrials - SPAC - Current
Leading provider of mission-critical services to the U.S. government and armed forces
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Business Services - GSC - Exited
Simplifies the function of timekeeping for the healthcare and contingent labor markets
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Automotive - SPAC - Current
An electric performance car brand that innovates to drive progress and create a better, sustainable future. Polestar shares technology and engineering expertise with the Volvo Car Group
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- June 28, 2022 – Polestar Rings the Nasdaq Opening Bell
- June 23, 2022 – Polestar and Gores Guggenheim, Inc. Announce Closing of Business Combination
- June 9, 2022 – Polestar Begins Delivering on 65,000 Electric Vehicle Partnership With Hertz
- June 8, 2022 – Gores Guggenheim Reminds Stockholders to Vote Prior to June 22, 2022 in Favor of the Business Combination With Polestar
- June 7, 2022 – Polestar to Debut First Electric Performance SUV, Polestar 3, in October 2022
- May 25, 2022 – Gores Guggenheim and Polestar Announce Effectiveness of Registration Statement and Dates of Special Meeting and Warrant Holder Meeting
- May 19, 2022 – Polestar Reports Strong Start to 2022 With Record Sales, Continued Growth and Market Expansion
- April 4, 2022 – Hertz and Polestar Announce Global Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption
- January 11, 2022 - Polestar Meets Global Sales Target of 29,000 Cars in 2021 and Continues to Deliver on Ambitious Growth Plans Ahead of Proposed Listing
- September 27, 2021 – Polestar, the Global Electric Performance Car Company, Signs Agreement to be Publicly Listed Through Combination With Gores Guggenheim,
Telecommunications - GCP III - Exited
Global supplier of end-to-end wireless and infrastructure solutions for wireless communication networks to enterprise and commercial customers
Technology - GCP I - Exited
Internationally recognized Internet consulting firm, delivering custom-tailored web applications, industry-specific solutions, and system integration services to Global 1000 organizations
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Technology - GCP I - Exited
IT business solutions and knowledge company with over 800 highly skilled IT professionals and more than 1,000 customers in the Benelux countries and France
Industrial - GCP III - Exited
Manufacturer and distributor of automotive interior surfaces. The company designs and makes high-performance specialty fabric materials used in seating, door panels and headliners for automotive manufacturers.
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Telecommunications - GCP II - Exited
Designs, develops and produces a complete line of products for the broadband, set-top box and printing industries
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- August 17, 2011 - The Carlyle Group Completes The Acquisition Of High-Technology Group Sagemcom from The Gores Group
- July 2, 2009 - Sagem Communications concludes the acquisition of the Broadband and WiMAX business of Gigaset Communications
- March 3, 2009 - Sagem Communications to Acquire the Broadband and WiMAX business of Gigaset Communications
Industrial - GCP III - Exited
Manufacturer of apparel and light industrial fasteners in the United States. The company manufacturers buttons and fasteners for infants wear, jeans and outerwear. It also manufacturers sockets, backplates, washers, windshield clips, caps, sockets, studs, posts and screw studs.
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Industrial - GCP I - Exited
Manufacturer of technologically advanced concrete placing equipment and associated machinery. The company designs, manufactures and sells equipment that automates the process of spreading and leveling large volumes of concrete for flooring and other horizontal surfaces, such as paved parking lots.
Hospitality - SPAC - Current
Leading next-generation hospitality company.
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- January 18, 2022 - Sonder Holdings Inc. and Gores Metropoulos II Announce Closing of Business Combination
- October 28, 2021 – Sonder Holdings Inc. and Gores Metropoulos II, Inc. Announce Additional Committed Capital to Fully Fund Business Plan and Strategic Revision of Transaction Terms
- July 7, 2021 – Sonder Holdings Inc. Reports Strong First Quarter 2021 Results Driven by Rapidly Increasing Travel Demand and Continued Operational Excellence
- April 30, 2021 – Sonder Holdings Inc. Announces Proposed Business Combination With Gores Metropoulos II
- January 19, 2021 – Gores Metropoulos II, Inc. Announces Pricing of $400 Million Initial Public Offering
Industrial - GCP II - Exited
Supplier of building materials and construction services to professional home builders and contractors in the United States
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- June 3, 2015 - Stock Building Supply (Nasdaq:STCK) Announces Merger with Building Materials Holding Corporation, creating a premier provider of lumber, diversified building products, and construction services
- August 29, 2013 - Stock Building Supply Rings The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
- March 1, 2010 – Stock Building Supply Targets ‘Aggressive Expansion’ in 2010
- March 1, 2010 – Stock Building Supply to Target Acquisitions
Business Services - GCP III / GSC - Exited
Non-asset based third party logistics provider focused on developing and executing supply chain solutions for the print media, mail inserts, and book industries
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Healthcare - GCP III - Exited
Develops and markets an extracorporeal photopheresis system (ECP), or immune modulation therapy, for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Global leader in the advancement of this science
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Technology - GSC - Current
Manufacturer of industrial parts and components. The company specializes in the design and production of aerospace and hot-section components. It also offers maintenance, repair and overhaul services to military, commercial, original equipment manufacturers and aircraft operators.
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Technology - GCP III - Exited
Provider of technology-enabled information and publishing services to the automotive sector. The company provides content development, printing and delivery of owner and service manuals to Tier 1 automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their suppliers.
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Telecommunications - GCP I / II - Exited
One of the world’s largest communications software and services firms
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Industrial - GCP II - Exited
Provides transportation and logistics services for more than two million vehicles annually
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Consumer - SPAC - Current
The #1 wholesale mortgage lender in the U.S.
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- January 21, 2021 - United Wholesale Mortgage LLC and Gores Holdings IV Inc. Announce Closing of Business Combination
- November 9, 2020 - Gores Holdings IV Announces United Wholesale Mortgage’s Intention to Issue a Regular Annual Dividend Upon Closing of Business
- September 23, 2020 - Gores Holdings IV Enters Merger Agreement With United Wholesale Mortgage, the #1 Wholesale Mortgage Lender in the U.S., Resulting in the Largest SPAC Business Combination to Date
- January 28, 2020 - Gores Holdings IV, Inc. Completes $425 Million Initial Public Offering
Industrial - GCP III - Exited
Manufacturer and supplier of functional black plastic, interior and exterior plastic components intended to innovate and pair with solid value. The company's manufacturing division designs highly engineered plastic injection-molded components in a variety of sizes and shapes and supply both functional and decorative parts to companies in the Automotive industry.
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- April 25, 2023 – Atlas Holdings to Acquire US Farathane From The Gores Group
- March 22, 2021 – US Farathane Announces Refinancing of $478 Million of Debt
- January 27, 2016 - US Farathane Expands into Asia with Boston Plastics Acquisition
- January 13, 2016 - US Farathane Announces the Acquisition of Tepso Plastics
Business Services - SPAC - Current
Serves the world’s largest commercial fleets and rental car companies in managing tolling transactions and violations for more than 8.5 million vehicles and operates more than 4,000 red-light, speed and school bus stop arm safety cameras.
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Technology - GCP II - Exited
Provider of power modules used in industrial applications, GPS products and electronic manufacturing services
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Business Services - GSC - Exited
Provider of closed captioning and subtitling services in the United States. The company's services are offered for both live television shows and prerecorded programs through its team of skilled employees, enabling clients in the media and entertainment, education, corporate as well as government verticals to avail accurate captioning and accessibility services along with caption encoding services.
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Telecommunications - GCP I - Exited
Provider of end-to-end videoconferencing services. The company's comprehensive suite of video, data and network services including design, project management, installation, bridging, streaming, on-site and remote technical assistance, training, engineering and maintenance, enable the customers to have better, faster and more cost effective video communications.
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Technology - GSC - Exited
Developer of a content creation platform for the technology and services companies intended to bridge the gap between content and commerce.
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The investments listed above represent current and past portfolio companies of The Gores Group and Gores Holdings. Gores Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are separate entities from The Gores Group with separate management, although there is overlap in size / industry of target acquisition and personnel involved. Any historical results of the transactions listed above are not necessarily indicative of the future performance.