Atlas Holdings

Ares Management exists to transform how institutional and individual investors access and benefit from alternative assets. In a world where traditional investment strategies often fall short, Ares provides diversified solutions across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure - empowering clients to achieve consistent returns through market cycles. With approximately $546 billion in assets under management, the firm deploys flexible capital to support businesses while creating lasting value for stakeholders and communities worldwide. Founded in 1997, Ares has grown into a leading global alternative investment manager with over 4,200 professionals operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The company's mission is rooted in being a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future, guided by core values of collaboration, responsibility, entrepreneurship, self-awareness, and trustworthiness. Every investment decision reflects a commitment to thoughtful stewardship and cross-platform innovation that addresses complex market challenges.

Access Holdings is a next-generation alternative asset manager that has transformed lower-middle market investing since 2013. With $2.3 billion in assets under management, the firm implements a systematic research and data-driven operating model called The Access Edge, which combines proprietary processes, programs, and people to identify and modernize essential service businesses. The firm targets lower-middle market companies in industries fundamental to economic growth and resilience, focusing on businesses with $5M to $20M in EBITDA that can scale to $80M-$100M+. Access Holdings has completed 250+ add-on acquisitions across its portfolio, building concentrated portfolios of recurring-revenue businesses with significant operating leverage at scale. Their approach compresses years of transformation into months through thematic research, proven playbooks, modern technology systems, and hands-on execution.

Orion Group is a private equity backed holding company focused on growing field services businesses across HVACR, facilities maintenance, and landscaping. Since its inception in 2019, Orion has built a national platform by partnering with leading family- and founder-owned service providers, investing in their people, cultures, and customer relationships, and providing the capital and operational support needed to scale. Backed by Alpine Investors, Orion operates with a permanent ownership model designed to create enduring value for owners, teams, and clients. The organization emphasizes long term thinking, a decentralized operating approach, and a relentless commitment to safety, quality, and service excellence. Today the Orion network comprises thousands of team members across multiple industries, with around 50 investments completed to date. Orion focuses on developing its people through structured career paths, leadership programs, and internal advancement opportunities, so high performers can rise to positions of influence across the network. The company prioritizes partnerships and long term growth over exits, aiming to retain teams, protect cultures, and maintain strong relationships with customers. By combining deep market expertise with a scalable platform and a shared set of values, Orion seeks to improve service delivery, expand geographic reach, and create durable, value-generating careers for the teams powering its growth.