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ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) is powering a smart, connected world. The company`s leading hardware, software and services transform the way that people and businesses stay informed, entertained and connected.
Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: ALSK) is the leading provider of advanced broadband and IT managed services for businesses and consumers in Alaska. The company operates a highly reliable, advanced statewide data network with the latest technology and the most diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the contiguous U.S.
Site9 is the developer of ProtoShare, the popular collaborative prototyping platform for website wireframes and web application development.
FairPoint Communications, Inc. is a leading communications provider of high-speed Internet access, local and long-distance phone, television and other broadband services to customers in communities across 18 states. Through its fast, reliable data network, FairPoint delivers data and voice networking communications solutions to residential, business and wholesale customers. FairPoint`s resilient IP-based network in northern New England, provides business customers a fast, flexible, affordable Ethernet connection that supports applications like video conferencing and e-learning. FairPoint is traded on the NASDAQ exchange under FRP.
Advantage Partners LLP, through three of its private equity investment funds, is the principal owner of GTA. Advantage Partners is the largest private equity investment firm based in Japan. Founded in 1992, Advantage Partners services several funds with total capital commitment exceeding USD $4.6 billion (JP¥ 380 billion), with approximately two-thirds of which are funded by international investors. The firm has made investments in about 30 companies to date and has achieved the highest level of returns in the Japanese market. Its operating philosophy is to create value not only for the funds and their investors but also for all related parties including shareholders, employees and their families, business partners and financial institutions. To achieve optimal results, Advantage Partners places great importance on supporting operational improvement and strategic planning based upon extensive management consulting experience. Advantage Partners focuses on creating companies that are successful for the long-term. It takes a medium to long-term approach and provides multi-faceted support that enables portfolio companies to be competitive and maintain growth long after the funds have exited. Companies in Advantage Partners` portfolio include both private and publicly traded firms in various market segments including: IT/communications/software development, finance/services, consumer products/manufacturing, and distribution/retail.