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June 15 , 2009
  Yellow Point Bites Into Mr. Mikes


Yellow Point Equity Partners II LP (“Yellow Point”) is pleased to announce the closing of its investment in Mr. Mikes Restaurants Corporation (“Mr. Mikes” or the “Company”), one of Western Canada’s largest full-service food franchisors. With a fun atmosphere, a menu focused on steaks and mid-scale price-points, Mr. Mikes offers an affordable indulgence for its customers.

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June 26 , 2008
  Yellow Point II Closes Buyout of Crossroads


Yellow Point Equity Partners II LP (“Yellow Point”) announced today the closing of the buyout of Crossroads C&I Distributors Inc. (“Crossroads”). Crossroads, head officed in Edmonton, is the largest distributor of mechanical insulation in western Canada. With exclusive arrangements with several leading global insulation manufacturers, Crossroads distributes insulation products for a variety of commercial and industrial applications. Crossroads is the supplier of pipe insulation and related products to most of the current and proposed multi-billion dollar oilsands construction projects. It is well positioned to capitalize on the shift toward more environmentally-friendly oilsands extraction.

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December 15, 2007
  Yellow Point Announces Closing of Fund II


Yellow Point Equity Partners is pleased to announce the closing of its second private equity buyout fund, Yellow Point II. The fund was established to acquire and invest in profitable, growing middle-market private companies primarily based in western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

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November 5 , 2007
  Shanahan’s Builds on Success


Yellow Point Equity Partners (“Yellow Point”) and Banyan Capital Partners (“Banyan”) are pleased to announce a recent investment in the Shanahan’s Group of Companies (“Shanahan’s”). Yellow Point and Banyan have partnered with existing management to provide capital for growth and liquidity for retiring shareholders.

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May 16, 2006
  Yellow Point Closes Buyout of Selkirk Recovery


Yellow Point Equity Partners LP (“Yellow Point”) announced today the closing of the buyout of Selkirk Recovery Inc. (“Selkirk”). Harper’s Recycling, a long established Duncan-based recycling company, partnered with Yellow Point and vended its business into Selkirk concurrent with the transaction.

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April 27, 2006
  Yellow Point Places Bet on Flush


Yellow Point Equity Partners LP (“Yellow Point”) is pleased to announce the closing of its investment in online gaming company, Flush LP (“Flush”). Yellow Point structured, led and, together with its affiliates, subscribed for the majority of the $12.5 million convertible preferred share offering. Proceeds of the financing will be used to fund the Company’s continued rapid growth, including the introduction of new products and expansion into new geographic markets.

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March 7, 2006
  Yellow Point Closes Investment in Blast Radius


Yellow Point Equity Partners LP (“Yellow Point”) is pleased to announce the closing of its investment in online marketing services provider, Blast Radius Inc. (“Blast Radius” or the “Company”). Proceeds of the financing will be used to fund the growing working capital requirements associated with the expansion of the business.

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June 15, 2005
  Yellow Point Closes Investment in CCI Industries


Yellow Point Equity Partners LP (“Yellow Point”) is pleased to announce the closing of their investment in building materials manufacturer, CCI Industries Ltd. (“CCI”). Proceeds of the financing will be used to fund the recapitalization and future growth of CCI.

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September 17, 2004
  Yellow Point Closes $7 Million Investment in Prism Medical


Yellow Point Equity Partners LP (“Yellow Point”) and its associates announced today the closing of a $7 million investment in healthcare equipment company, Prism Medical Ltd. (“Prism”). Proceeds of the financing will be used by Prism to fund the cash portion of a $14.3 million acquisition of two UK-based medical equipment companies, Freeway Healthcare and Tricare Developments.

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June 23, 2004
  Yellow Point Equity Partners Announces Launch of Inaugural Private Equity Fund
 


Yellow Point Equity Partners LP today announced the closing of Yellow Point 1, the company’s inaugural private equity fund. The fund was established to invest in later stage private companies primarily based in western Canada. Together with its co-investment partners, Yellow Point 1 will commit between $2 million and $20 million per investment.

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