Investor Overview

Bain Capital, LLC is a global private investment firm whose affiliated entities manage a number of pools of capital including private equity ("Bain Capital Partners"), venture capital, public equity, global macro, and highyield and mezzanine debt with more than $38 billion in assets under management as of April 2006. Since 1984, Bain Capital Partners has made private equity investments in over 200 companies around the world, partnering with strong management teams to grow businesses and create operating value. Bain Capital Partners has deep experience in a variety of industries and a team of over 120 private equity professionals dedicated to investing in and supporting its portfolio companies. Headquartered in Boston, Bain Capital, LLC has offices in New York, London, Munich, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo.