TZP Group is a private investment management firm, including registered investment
advisory entities and other organizations affiliated with TZP Management Associates, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company (“TZP Management” and, together with such affiliated
organizations, collectively, “TZP Group”) that manages approximately $1.646 billion in private
fund assets. TZP Group commenced operations in March 2007.
TZP Management, a registered investment adviser, and its affiliated investment advisers, TZP
Capital Partners GP I, LLC (“TZP Capital Fund I GP”), TZP Capital Partners GP II, (“TZP Capital
Fund II GP”), TZP Capital Partners GP III, L.P. (“TZP Capital Fund III GP”), TZP Small Cap
Partners GP I, L.P. (“TZP Small Cap Fund I GP”), TZP Small Cap Partners GP II, L.P. (“TZP
Small Cap Fund II GP”), TZP Group Investments GP, L.P. (“TZP Group Investments GP”), and
TZP Group Holdings GP, LLC (“TZP Group Holdings GP”, together with TZP Capital Fund I GP,
TZP Capital Fund II GP, TZP Capital Fund III GP, TZP Small Cap Fund I GP, TZP Small Cap Fund
II GP, and TZP Group Investments GP, the “General Partners”), TZP Fund Manager II, L.P. (“TZP
Capital Fund II Manager”), TZP Fund Manager III, L.P. (“TZP Capital Fund III Manager”),
TZP Small Cap Fund Manager I, L.P. (“TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager”), TZP Small Cap Fund
Manager II, L.P. (“TZP Small Cap Fund II Manager”), and TZP Group Investments Manager, L.P.
(“TZP Group Investments Manager”, together with TZP Capital Fund II Manager, TZP Capital
Fund III Manager, TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager, TZP Small Cap Fund II Manager, and the
General Partners, the “Affiliated Advisers”, and the Affiliated Advisers with TZP Management, the
“Advisers”) provide investment advisory services to private investment funds. Each Affiliated
Adviser is registered under the Advisers Act pursuant to TZP Management’s registration in
accordance with SEC guidance. This Brochure also describes the business practices of each Affiliated
Adviser, which operate as a single advisory business together with TZP Management.
TZP Capital Fund I GP has delegated the management of the business and affairs of TZP
Capital Fund I to TZP Management. TZP Capital Fund II GP has delegated the management of the
business and affairs of TZP Capital Fund II to TZP Capital Fund II Manager. TZP Small Cap Fund I
GP has delegated the management of the business and affairs of TZP Small Cap Fund I to TZP Small
Cap Fund I Manager. TZP Capital Fund III GP has delegated the management of the business and
affairs of TZP Capital Fund III to TZP Capital Fund III Manager. TZP Small Cap Fund II GP has
delegated the management of the business and affairs of TZP Small Cap Fund II to TZP Small Cap
Fund II Manager. TZP Group Investments GP has delegated the management of the business and
affairs of TZP Group Investments to TZP Group Investments Manager. TZP Management in turn
performs such management on behalf of TZP Capital Fund II Manager, TZP Capital Fund III
Manager, TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager, TZP Small Cap Fund II Manager, and TZP Group
Investments Manager. (See below for a list of TZP Capital Fund I, TZP Capital Fund II, TZP Capital
Fund III, TZP Small Cap Fund I, TZP Small Cap Fund II, TZP Group Investments, and TZP Group
Holdings funds; TZP Capital Fund I, TZP Capital Fund II, TZP Capital Fund III, TZP Small Cap
Fund I, TZP Small Cap Fund II, TZP Group Investments, TZP Group Holdings, and any future
private investment fund managed by TZP Management or its advisory affiliates, each a “Fund,” and
collectively, the “Funds”). The investors of the Funds (other than the General Partners), as
applicable, are referred to herein as “Limited Partners” and the Limited Partners together with the
General Partners are referred to herein as the “Partners”. With respect to each Fund, as applicable,
the General Partner and any Limited Partner affiliated with the General Partner or its affiliates,
including Limited Partners serving on the board of advisors (the “Board of Advisors”) with respect
to the related Fund, are referred to herein as “Affiliated Partners” of the Fund.
The Funds are private equity funds and invest through negotiated transactions in operating
entities generally referred to herein as “portfolio companies.” The Advisers’ investment advisory
services to the Funds consist of identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating the
terms of investments, managing and monitoring investments and achieving dispositions for such
investments. Although investments are made predominantly in non-public companies, investments
in public companies are permitted, subject to certain limitations set forth in the applicable Fund’s
limited partnership agreement (each, a “Limited Partnership Agreement”). From time to time,
where such investments consist of portfolio companies, the senior principals or other personnel of
the Advisers or their affiliates may serve on such portfolio companies’ respective boards of directors
or otherwise act to influence control over the management of a Fund’s portfolio companies.
From time to time, the Advisers may provide (or agree to provide) certain investors or other
persons, including the Advisers’ personnel and/or certain other persons associated with the Advisers
and/or their affiliates (to the extent not prohibited by the applicable Limited Partnership Agreement),
co-investment opportunities (including the opportunity to participate in co-invest vehicles that will
invest in certain portfolio companies alongside a Fund. Such co-invest vehicles typically invest and
dispose of their investments in the applicable portfolio company at the same time and on the same
terms as the Fund making the investment. However, from time to time, for strategic and other reasons,
a co-investor or co-invest vehicle may purchase a portion of an investment from one or more Funds
after such Funds have consummated their investment in the portfolio company (also known as a post-
closing sell-down or transfer). Any such purchase from a Fund by a co-investor or co-invest vehicle
generally occurs shortly after the Fund’s completion of the investment to avoid any changes in
valuation of the investment, and the co-investor or co-invest vehicle may be charged interest on the
purchase (or the purchase price may otherwise be equitably adjusted under certain conditions) to
compensate the relevant Fund for the holding period, and generally will be required to reimburse the
relevant Fund for related costs.
TZP Capital Fund I GP, a Delaware limited liability company, is the general partner of the
following private investment funds:
TZP Capital Partners I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “TZP Capital Main
Fund I”)
TZP Capital Partners I (PIV), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“TZP Capital Fund
I PIV”)
Additionally, TZP Capital Fund I GP is the general partner of the following alternative
investment vehicles (the “TZP Capital Fund I Alternative Investment Vehicles”), which were
formed for the purpose of investing in certain portfolio company investments of TZP Capital Main
Fund I. The TZP Capital Fund I Alternative Investment Vehicles, together with TZP Capital Main
Fund I, TZP Capital Fund I PIV, any feeder vehicles, other alternative investment vehicles and special
purpose entities are collectively referred to herein as “TZP Capital Fund I.”
TZP Capital Partners I MS (AIV), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
TZP Capital Partners I MS (PIV-AIV), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
TZP Capital Partners I SP (AIV), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
TZP Capital Partners I SP (PIV-AIV), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
TZP Capital Partners I T5 (AIV), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
TZP Capital Partners I T5 (PIV-AIV), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
For the sake of clarity, unless otherwise indicated, references in this Brochure to “TZP Capital
Fund I” include each of the above-named private funds. While the substantial majority of the terms
of each above named fund are the same, each of such funds was formed to suit the purposes of certain
types of investors so there are slight variations in structure and investment terms among the funds.
Investors should refer to the private fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement for specific terms with
respect to that private fund.
Further, TZP Capital Fund I GP is the manager of each of the following co-investment funds
(collectively, the “TZP Capital Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles”), which were formed for the
purpose of investing with TZP Capital Fund I in certain portfolio company investments of TZP
Capital Fund I at the same time and on the same terms on a pro rata basis based on relative
commitment sizes of TZP Capital Fund I and the relevant TZP Capital Fund I Co-Investment
Vehicles.
MS Investment Vehicle LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
SP Investment Vehicle, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
T5 Investment Vehicle, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
TZP Capital Fund II GP, a Delaware limited partnership, is the general partner of the
following private investment funds:
TZP Capital Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “TZP Capital Main
Fund II”)
TZP Capital Partners II-A (Blocker), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“TZP
Capital Fund II-A (Blocker)”)
Additionally, TZP Capital Fund II GP is the general partner of the following alternative
investment vehicles (the “TZP Capital Fund II Alternative Investment Vehicles”), which were
formed for the purpose of investing in a certain portfolio company investment of TZP Capital Main
Fund II. The TZP Capital Fund II Alternative Investment Vehicles, together with TZP Capital Main
Fund II, TZP Capital Fund II-A (Blocker), any feeder vehicles, other alternative investment vehicles
and special purpose entities are collectively referred to herein as “TZP Capital Fund II.”
Spartacus Cayman AIV-A, L.P. , LLC, a Cayman Islands Exempt Limited Partnership
Spartacus Cayman AIV-B, L.P. , LLC, a Cayman Islands Exempt Limited Partnership
For the sake of clarity, unless otherwise indicated, references in this Brochure to “TZP Capital
Fund II” include each of the above-named private funds. While the substantial majority of the terms
of each above-named fund are the same, each of such funds was formed to suit the purposes of certain
types of investors so there are slight variations in structure and investment terms among the funds.
Investors should refer to the private fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement for specific terms with
respect to that private fund.
Further, TZP Capital Fund II GP is the manager of each of the following co-investment funds
(collectively, the “TZP Capital Fund II Co-Investment Vehicles”), which were formed for the
purpose of investing with TZP Capital Fund II in certain portfolio company investments of TZP
Capital Fund II at the same time and on the same terms on a pro rata basis based on relative
commitment sizes of TZP Capital Fund II and the relevant TZP Capital Fund II Co-Investment
Vehicles.
Snap Investments, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
GES Investments Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Spartacus Investments, Ltd., a Cayman Islands Exempted Company
Pyramid Investors, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Kingsbridge Holding Aggregator, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Hylan Investor Holdings Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
TZP Poseidon Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
TZP Capital Fund III GP, a Delaware limited partnership, is the general partner of the
following private investment funds:
TZP Capital Partners III, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “TZP Capital Main
Fund III”)
TZP Capital Partners III-A (Blocker), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“TZP
Capital Fund III-A (Blocker)”)
Additionally, in the future, TZP Capital Fund III GP may serve as the general partner of one
or more alternative investment vehicles (any such vehicle, the “TZP Capital Fund III Alternative
Investment Vehicles”), which would be formed for the purpose of investing in a certain portfolio
company investment of TZP Capital Main Fund III. The TZP Capital Fund III Alternative Investment
Vehicles, together with TZP Capital Main Fund III, TZP Capital Fund III-A (Blocker), any feeder
vehicles, other alternative investment vehicles and special purpose entities are collectively referred
to herein as “TZP Capital Fund III.”
For the sake of clarity, unless otherwise indicated, references in this Brochure to “TZP Capital
Fund III” include each of the above-named private funds. While the substantial majority of the terms
of each above-named fund are the same, each of such funds was formed to suit the purposes of certain
types of investors so there are slight variations in structure and investment terms among the funds.
Investors should refer to the private fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement for specific terms with
respect to that private fund.
Further, TZP Capital Fund III GP is the manager of the following co-investment funds
(collectively, the “TZP Capital Fund III Co-Investment Vehicles”), which were formed for the
purpose of investing with TZP Capital Fund III in certain portfolio company investments of TZP
Capital Fund III at the same time and on the same terms on a pro rata
basis based on relative
commitment sizes of TZP Capital Fund III and the relevant TZP Capital Fund III Co-Investment
Vehicles.
TZP Poseiden Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Dwellworks Co-Investment, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
TZP Small Cap Fund I GP, a Delaware limited partnership, is the general partner of the
following private investment funds (together with any feeder vehicles, alternative investment
vehicles and other special purpose entities, “TZP Small Cap Fund I”):
TZP Small Cap Partners I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “TZP Small Cap
Main Fund I”)
TZP Small Cap Partners I-A (Blocker), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“TZP
Small Cap Fund I-A (Blocker)”)
For the sake of clarity, unless otherwise indicated, references in this Brochure to “TZP Small
Cap Fund I” include each of the above-named private funds. While the substantial majority of the
terms of each above-named fund are the same, each of such funds was formed to suit the purposes of
certain types of investors so there are slight variations in structure and investment terms among the
funds. Investors should refer to the private fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement for specific terms
with respect to that private fund.
Further, TZP Small Cap Fund I GP is the manager of the following co-investment funds (the
“TZP Small Cap Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles”), which were formed for the purpose of
investing with TZP Small Cap Fund I in certain portfolio company investments of TZP Small Cap
Fund I at the same time and on the same terms on a pro rata
basis based on relative commitment sizes
of TZP Small Cap Fund I and the relevant TZP Small Cap Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles.
FEG Investment Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
TOH Investment Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
TZP BTux Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
TZP Small Cap Fund II GP, a Delaware limited partnership, is the general partner of the
following private investment funds:
TZP Small Cap Partners II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “TZP Small Cap
Main Fund II”)
TZP Small Cap Partners II-A (Blocker), L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“TZP
Small Cap Fund II-A (Blocker)”)
Additionally, in the future, TZP Small Cap Fund II GP may serve as the general partner of
one or more alternative investment vehicles (any such vehicle, the “TZP Small Cap Fund II
Alternative Investment Vehicles”), which would be formed for the purpose of investing in a certain
portfolio company investment of TZP Small Cap Main Fund II. The TZP Small Cap Fund II
Alternative Investment Vehicles, together with TZP Small Cap Main Fund II, TZP Small Cap Fund
II-A (Blocker), any feeder vehicles, other alternative investment vehicles and special purpose entities
are collectively referred to herein as “TZP Small Cap Fund II.”
For the sake of clarity, unless otherwise indicated, references in this Brochure to “TZP Small
Cap Fund II” include each of the above-named private funds. While the substantial majority of the
terms of each above-named fund are the same, each of such funds was formed to suit the purposes of
certain types of investors so there are slight variations in structure and investment terms among the
funds. Investors should refer to the private fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement for specific terms
with respect to that private fund.
Further, TZP Small Cap Fund II GP may serve as the manager of one or more co-investment
funds (collectively, the “TZP Small Cap Fund II Co-Investment Vehicles”), which would be
formed for the purpose of investing with TZP Small Cap Fund II in certain portfolio company
investments of TZP Small Cap Fund II at the same time and on the same terms on a pro rata
basis
based on relative commitment sizes of TZP Small Cap Fund II and the relevant TZP Small Cap Fund
II Co-Investment Vehicles.
TZP Group Investments GP, a Delaware limited partnership, is the general partner of TZP
Group Investments, L.P. (“TZP Group Investments”). TZP Group Holdings GP, a Cayman Islands
limited liability company, is the general partner of a special purpose vehicle, TZP Group Holdings,
L.P. (“TZP Group Holdings” or “Special Purpose Vehicle”). Certain TZP Group entities have
entered into a strategic investment relationship with a strategic investor (the “Strategic Investor”)
pursuant to which the Strategic Investor has made capital available for investment by TZP Group
Investments and TZP Group Holdings (together, the “TZP Strategic Investor Funds”) to fund (a)
growth equity investments, (b) structured capital investments, (c) stressed capital investments, (d) a
portion of the capital commitments by TZP Group entities to TZP Capital Fund II, TZP Capital Fund
III, TZP Small Cap Fund I and TZP Small Cap Fund II (the “Subject Funds”), (e) follow-on
investments associated with companies in the Subject Funds, and/or (f) other investments consistent
with the investment mandates of the Subject Funds. The investment by the Strategic Investor subjects
the Advisers to conflicts of interest, as discussed under “Conflicts of Interest,” below.
The Advisers’ advisory services for the Funds are detailed in the applicable private placement
memoranda and the supplements thereto (each, a “Private Placement Memorandum” and,
collectively, the “Private Placement Memoranda”) and the Limited Partnership Agreements of the
Funds and are further described below under “Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk
of Loss.” Investors in a Fund participate in the overall investment program for the applicable Fund,
but may be excused from a particular investment due to legal, tax, accounting, regulatory or other
applicable considerations. The Funds have entered into side letters or other similar agreements (“Side
Letters”) with certain investors that have the effect of establishing rights under, or altering or
supplementing the terms (including economic or other terms) of, the applicable Limited Partnership
Agreements.
As of December 31, 2018, the Advisers managed approximately $1.646 billion in client assets
on a discretionary basis. The Advisers are controlled (within the meaning of the Advisers Act) by
Samuel L. Katz. Please refer to TZP Management’s Form ADV Part 1A for a list of its, TZP Capital
Fund II Manager’s, TZP Capital Fund III Manager’s, TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager’s, TZP Small
Cap Fund II Manager’s, and TZP Group Investments Manager’s principal owners.
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In general, the Advisers receive (directly or indirectly) a management fee (“Management
Fee”) paid by the Funds in connection with advisory services they provide. The Advisers or other
TZP Group entities or affiliates receive additional compensation in connection with management and
other services performed for portfolio companies of the Funds (e.g., the General Partners receive
Carried Interest, discussed in detail below) and certain additional compensation will offset, in whole
or in part, the Management Fee otherwise payable to the Advisers. In addition, the Advisers may
receive compensation for management and other services performed in connection with co-
investments made in portfolio companies of the Funds. Investors in a Fund also bear certain expenses,
as described below.
MANAGEMENT FEES TZP Capital Fund I TZP Capital Fund I pays TZP Management an annual Management Fee, payable quarterly in
advance, equal to 2% per annum of the aggregate funded commitments of its Limited Partners
(without duplication) in respect of portfolio investments that have not been the subject of a
disposition, until dissolution of the TZP Capital Fund I.
TZP Management has the right to contract for and receive transaction fees, break-up fees and
directors’ fees (collectively, “Supplemental Fees”) in connection with the activities of TZP Capital
Fund I; provided, however, that an amount equal to the sum of each Limited Partner’s (other than
Affiliated Partners) pro rata share (based on such Limited Partner’s sharing percentage with respect
to the applicable portfolio company or proposed portfolio company) of (A) (i) 25% of the first $2
million for each fiscal year, (ii) 50% of the next $1 million for each fiscal year and (iii) 75% of any
amount in excess of $3 million for each fiscal year, of any such transaction fees; (B) (i) 25% of the
first $2 million for each fiscal year, (ii) 50% of the next $1 million for each fiscal year and (iii) 75%
of any amount in excess of $3 million for each fiscal year, of any such break-up fees; and (C) 100%
of such directors’ fees shall be applied, net of applicable expenses (without duplication), to reduce
any unpaid future Management Fee payable by TZP Capital Fund I; moreover, any such reduction of
TZP Capital Fund I’s Management Fee will be limited to the extent of TZP Capital Fund I’s
proportionate interest in any such Supplemental Fees.
To the extent that the Management Fee is not so reduced as of any given payment date because
the Management Fee has been reduced to zero, the excess shall be carried over to the next succeeding
payment date (and, if necessary, to one or more subsequent payment dates) and applied as a reduction
TZP Capital Fund I’s Management Fee is further reduced in the circumstances and by the
amounts described in the TZP Capital Fund I Limited Partnership Agreements.
TZP Capital Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles
TZP Capital Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles do not pay a Management Fee.
TZP Capital Fund II
TZP Capital Fund II pays TZP Capital Fund II Manager (net any Management Fee waiver or
offsets, as described below), an annual Management Fee, payable quarterly in advance, equal to 2%
per annum of aggregate commitments of its Limited Partners (other than Affiliated Partners) until
the earlier of the first payment date following (a) the expiration or termination of the TZP Capital
Fund II commitment period and (b) the date the Advisers or their affiliates commence receiving or
accruing Management Fees with respect to any additional Fund with investment objectives
substantially similar to those of TZP Capital Fund II. Thereafter, the Management Fee will be reduced
on a prospective basis to an amount equal to 2% per annum of aggregate funded commitments of its
Limited Partners (other than Affiliated Partners) in respect of portfolio investments and bridge
financings that have not been the subject of a disposition.
TZP Capital Fund II Manager is entitled to waive Management Fees in exchange for deemed
contributions to be funded by the Limited Partners (other than Affiliated Partners) pro rata based on
their respective commitments. At least 50% of the TZP Capital Fund II Manager commitment shall
be funded in cash, and the remainder may be committed by deemed contribution. TZP Capital Fund
II Manager (or an affiliate thereof) will be entitled to any distributions otherwise distributable to the
Limited Partners with respect to deemed contributions, but solely out of profits from portfolio
investments. For any Management Fees that are waived by TZP Capital Fund II Manager, such
waived Management Fees will not be subject to the Management Fee offsets described below. Due
to any such waiving of Management Fees and/or timing of receipt of compensation subject to offsets
(as described below), it is possible that Management Fee offsets will not be fully realized by investors
in TZP Capital Fund II, resulting in an additional benefit to the Advisers.
TZP Capital Fund II Manager has the right to contract for and receive Supplemental Fees in
connection with the activities of TZP Capital Fund II; provided, however, that an amount equal to
the sum of each Limited Partner’s (other than Affiliated Partners) pro rata share (based on such
Limited Partner’s sharing percentage with respect to the applicable portfolio company or proposed
portfolio company) of 100% of any such Supplemental Fees shall be applied, net of applicable
expenses (without duplication), to reduce any unpaid future Management Fee payable by TZP Capital
Fund II; moreover, any such reduction of TZP Capital Fund II’s Management Fee will be limited to
the extent of TZP Capital Fund II’s proportionate interest in any such Supplemental Fees.
To the extent that the Management Fee is not so reduced as of any given payment date because
the Management Fee has been reduced to zero, the excess shall be carried over to the next succeeding
payment date (and, if necessary, to one or more subsequent payment dates) and applied as a reduction
of the Management Fee (but not below zero) for such succeeding payment date (or subsequent
TZP Capital Fund II’s Management Fee is further reduced in the circumstances and by the
amounts described in the TZP Capital Fund II Limited Partnership Agreements.
TZP Capital Fund II Co-Investment Vehicles
TZP Capital Fund II Co-Investment Vehicles do not pay a Management Fee.
TZP Small Cap Fund I
TZP Small Cap Fund I pays TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager (net any Management Fee waiver
or offsets, as described below), an annual Management Fee, payable quarterly in advance, equal to
2% per annum of aggregate commitments of its Limited Partners (other than Affiliated Partners) until
the earlier of the first payment date following (a) the expiration or termination of the TZP Small Cap
Fund I commitment period and (b) the date the Advisers or their affiliates commence receiving or
accruing Management Fees with respect to any additional Fund with investment objectives
substantially similar to those of TZP Small Cap Fund I (i.e., TZP Small Cap Partners II, L.P.).
Thereafter, the Management Fee will be reduced on a prospective basis to an amount equal to 2%
per annum of aggregate funded commitments of its Limited Partners (other than Affiliated Partners)
in respect of portfolio investments and bridge financings that have not been the subject of a
disposition.
TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager is entitled to waive Management Fees in exchange for
deemed contributions to be funded by the Limited Partners (other than Affiliated Partners) pro rata
based on their respective commitments. At least 50% of the TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager
commitment shall be funded in cash, and the remainder may be committed by deemed contribution.
TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager (or an affiliate thereof) will be entitled to any distributions otherwise
distributable to the Limited Partners with respect to deemed contributions, but solely out of profits
from portfolio investments. For any Management Fees that are waived by TZP Small Cap Fund I
Manager, such waived Management Fees will not be subject to the Management Fee offsets described
below. Due to any such waiving of Management Fees and/or timing of receipt of compensation
subject to offsets (as described below), it is possible that Management Fee offsets will not be fully
realized by investors in TZP Small Cap Fund I, resulting in an additional benefit to the Advisers.
TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager has the right to contract for and receive Supplemental Fees
in connection with the activities of TZP Small Cap Fund I; provided, however, that an amount equal
to the sum of each Limited Partner’s (other than Affiliated Partners) pro rata share (based on such
Limited Partner’s sharing percentage with respect to the applicable portfolio company or proposed
portfolio company) of 100% of any such Supplemental Fees shall be applied, net of applicable
expenses (without duplication), to reduce any unpaid future Management Fee payable by TZP Small
Cap Fund I; moreover, any such reduction of TZP Small Cap Fund I’s Management Fee will be
limited to the extent of TZP Small Cap Fund I’s proportionate interest in any such Supplemental
Fees.
To the extent that the Management Fee is not so reduced as of any given payment date because
the Management Fee has been reduced to zero, the excess shall be carried over to the next succeeding
payment date (and, if necessary, to one or more subsequent payment dates) and applied as a reduction
TZP Small Cap Fund I’s Management Fee is further reduced in the circumstances and by the
amounts described in the TZP Small Cap Fund I Limited Partnership Agreements.
TZP Small Cap Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles
TZP Small Cap Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles do not pay a Management Fee.
TZP Capital Fund III
TZP Capital Fund III pays TZP Capital Fund III Manager (net any Management Fee waiver
or offsets, as described below), an annual Management Fee, payable quarterly in advance, equal to
2% per annum of aggregate commitments of its Limited Partners (other than Affiliated Partners) until
the earlier of the first payment date following (a) the expiration or termination of the TZP Capital
Fund III commitment period and (b) the date the Advisers or their affiliates commence receiving or
accruing Management Fees with respect to any additional Fund with investment objectives
substantially similar to those of TZP Capital Fund III. Thereafter, the Management Fee will be
reduced on a prospective basis to an amount equal to 2% per annum of aggregate funded
commitments of its Limited Partners (other than Affiliated Partners) in respect of portfolio
investments and bridge financings that have not been the subject of a disposition.
TZP Capital Fund III Manager is entitled to waive Management Fees in exchange for deemed
contributions to be funded by the Limited Partners (other than Affiliated Partners) pro rata based on
their respective commitments. At least 50% of the TZP Capital Fund III Manager commitment shall
be funded in cash, and the remainder may be committed by deemed contribution. TZP Capital Fund
III Manager (or an affiliate thereof) will be entitled to any distributions otherwise distributable to the
Limited Partners with respect to deemed contributions, but solely out of profits from portfolio
investments. For any Management Fees that are waived by TZP Capital Fund III Manager, such
waived Management Fees will not be subject to the Management Fee offsets described below. Due
to any such waiving of Management Fees and/or timing of receipt of compensation subject to offsets
(as described below), it is possible that Management Fee offsets will not be fully realized by investors
in TZP Capital Fund III, resulting in an additional benefit to the Advisers.
TZP Capital Fund III Manager has the right to contract for and receive Supplemental Fees in
connection with the activities of TZP Capital Fund III; provided, however, that an amount equal to
the sum of each Limited Partner’s (other than Affiliated Partners) pro rata share (based on such
Limited Partner’s sharing percentage with respect to the applicable portfolio company or proposed
portfolio company) of 100% of any such Supplemental Fees (including, to the extent that the General
Partner elects in its sole discretion, amounts expected to be received in respect of such fees) shall be
applied, net of applicable expenses (without duplication), to reduce any unpaid future Management
Fee payable by TZP Capital Fund III (but not below zero); moreover, any such reduction of TZP
Capital Fund III’s Management Fee will be limited to the extent of TZP Capital Fund III’s
proportionate interest in any such Supplemental Fees and is subject to certain conditions set forth in
the TZP Capital Fund III Limited Partnership Agreements.
To the extent that the Management Fee is not so reduced as of any given payment date because
the Management Fee has been reduced to zero, the excess shall be carried over to the next succeeding
payment date (and, if necessary, to one or more subsequent payment dates) and applied as a reduction
TZP Capital Fund III’s Management Fee is further reduced in the circumstances and by the
amounts described in the TZP Capital Fund III Limited Partnership Agreements.
TZP Capital Fund III Co-Investment Vehicles
TZP Capital Fund III Co-Investment Vehicles do not pay a Management Fee.
TZP Small Cap Fund II
Commencing with the Effective Date (as defined in TZP Small Cap Fund II’s Limited
Partnership Agreement), TZP Small Cap Fund II will pay TZP Small Cap Fund II Manager (net any
Management Fee waiver or offsets, as described below), an annual Management Fee, payable
quarterly in advance, equal to 2% per annum of aggregate commitments of its Limited Partners (other
than Affiliated Partners) until the earlier of the first payment date following (a) the expiration or
termination of the TZP Small Cap Fund II commitment period and (b) the date the Advisers or their
affiliates commence receiving or accruing Management Fees with respect to any additional Fund
with investment objectives substantially similar to those of TZP Small Cap Fund II (i.e., TZP Small
Cap Partners III, L.P.). Thereafter, the Management Fee will be reduced on a prospective basis to an
amount equal to 2% per annum of aggregate funded commitments of its Limited Partners (other than
Affiliated Partners) in respect of portfolio investments and bridge financings that have not been the
subject of a disposition.
TZP Small Cap Fund II Manager is entitled to waive Management Fees in exchange for
deemed contributions to be funded by the Limited Partners (other than Affiliated Partners) pro rata
based on their respective commitments. At least 50% of the TZP Small Cap Fund II Manager
commitment shall be funded in cash, and the remainder may be committed by deemed contribution.
TZP Small Cap Fund II Manager (or an affiliate thereof) will be entitled to any distributions otherwise
distributable to the Limited Partners with respect to deemed contributions, but solely out of profits
from portfolio investments. For any Management Fees that are waived by TZP Small Cap Fund II
Manager, such waived Management Fees will not be subject to the Management Fee offsets described
below. Due to any such waiving of Management Fees and/or timing of receipt of compensation
subject to offsets (as described below), it is possible that Management Fee offsets will not be fully
realized by investors in TZP Small Cap Fund II, resulting in an additional benefit to the Advisers.
TZP Small Cap Fund II Manager has the right to contract for and receive Supplemental Fees
in connection with the activities of TZP Small Cap Fund II; provided, however, that an amount equal
to the sum of each Limited Partner’s (other than Affiliated Partners) pro rata share (based on such
Limited Partner’s sharing percentage with respect to the applicable portfolio company or proposed
portfolio company) of 100% of any such Supplemental Fees (including, to the extent that the General
Partner elects in its sole discretion, amounts expected to be received in respect of such fees) shall be
applied, net of applicable expenses (without duplication), to reduce any unpaid future Management
Fee payable by TZP Small Cap Fund II (but not below zero); moreover, any such reduction of TZP
Small Cap Fund II’s Management Fee will be limited to the extent of TZP Small Cap Fund II’s
proportionate interest in any such Supplemental Fees and is subject to certain conditions set forth in
the TZP Small Cap Fund II Limited Partnership Agreements.
To the extent that the Management Fee is not so reduced as of any given payment date because
the Management Fee has been reduced to zero, the excess shall be carried over to the next succeeding
payment date (and, if necessary, to one or more subsequent payment dates) and applied as a reduction
TZP Small Cap Fund II’s Management Fee is further reduced in the circumstances and by the
amounts described in the TZP Small Cap Fund II Limited Partnership Agreements.
TZP Strategic Investor Funds
The Management Fee payable by each TZP Strategic Investor Fund, if any, is described in
such TZP Strategic Investor Fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement (or other governing documents).
OTHER INFORMATION The Advisers are permitted to exempt Affiliated Partners in the Funds from payment of all or
a portion of Management Fees and/or Carried Interest (as defined below). For example, in instances
where one or more of the Advisers’ professionals (or affiliated entities thereof) invests in a Fund, or
serves on the Board of Advisors with respect to the related Fund, such professionals (or such affiliated
entities) generally will be exempt from payment of the Management Fee and Carried Interest with
respect to such Fund. Additionally, to the extent permitted by the relevant Limited Partnership
Agreement, certain Advisers have the right to permit Affiliated Partners to invest through vehicles
that do not bear Management Fees or Carried Interest. In general, the Management Fee offsets
described above apply only with respect to the capital commitments of fee-paying investors.
The Funds generally invest on a long-term basis. Accordingly, investment advisory and other
fees are expected to be paid, except as otherwise described in the Limited Partnership Agreements
over the terms of the Funds and Limited Partners generally are not permitted to withdraw or redeem
interests in the Funds.
In addition to the Management Fee and Carried Interest, the Funds bear certain expenses,
including all legal, organizational, and offering expenses incurred in connection with the offering of
interests in the Funds or any parallel investment vehicles, as defined in the Funds’ Limited
Partnership Agreements. As further set forth in their Limited Partnership Agreements, the Funds bear
all expenses relating to the Funds’ activities, investments and business to the extent not reimbursed
by portfolio companies, including legal, accounting, third-party administration expenses, auditing,
investment banking, travel, printing, consulting, research, brokerage, finder’s fees, custody, transfer,
government and registration, insurance, Limited Partner advisory committee (the “LP Advisory
Committee”), interest, including costs related to the use of credit facilities, taxes, litigation (if any),
Limited Partner meetings, communications, liquidation and other similar fees and expenses,
including, except to the extent determined by an Adviser in its sole discretion, the full amount of any
expenses incurred as a result of a proposed transaction or investment by a Fund that is not
consummated, to the extent not reimbursed by a third party (“Broken Deal Expenses”). Co-
investment funds may be formed in connection with the consummation of a transaction. Accordingly,
where a proposed transaction is not consummated, no co-investment fund generally will have been
formed, and the full amount of any Broken Deal Expenses relating to any such proposed transaction
would be borne by the Fund or Funds selected by the Adviser as proposed investors for such proposed
transaction. Brokerage fees may be incurred in accordance with the practices set forth in “Brokerage
Practices.”
The Funds may include alternative investment vehicles established from time to time in order
to permit one or more investors to participate in one or more particular investment opportunities in a
manner desirable for tax, regulatory or other reasons. Alternative investment vehicle sponsors
generally have limited discretion to invest the assets of these vehicles independent of limitations or
other procedures set forth in the organizational documents of such vehicles and the related Fund.
In certain circumstances, one Fund is expected to pay an expense common to multiple Funds
(including without limitation legal expenses for a transaction in which all such Funds participate, or
other fees or expenses in connection with services the benefit of which are received by other Funds
over time), and be reimbursed by the other Funds by their share of such expense, without interest.
As described above, in certain circumstances, the relevant General Partner may permit certain
investors to co-invest in portfolio companies alongside one or more Funds, subject to the Advisers’
related policies and the relevant Limited Partnership Agreement(s) and/or Side Letter(s) or similar
arrangements. Where a co-investment entity is formed, such entity will bear expenses related to its
formation and operation, many of which are similar in nature to those borne by the Funds. In the
event that a transaction in which a co-investment was planned, including a transaction for which a
co-investment was believed necessary in order to consummate such transaction or would otherwise
be beneficial, in the judgement of the relevant General Partner, ultimately is not consummated, all
Broken Deal Expenses relating to such proposed transaction will be borne by the Fund(s), and not by
any potential co-investors, that were to have participated in such transaction. However, to the extent
that such co-investors have already invested in a co-investment or other vehicle in connection with
such transaction, such vehicle may (but will not always) bear its share of such Broken Deal Expenses
at the discretion of the General Partner.
As a matter of practice, the Advisers and/or their affiliates may have discretion over whether
to charge Supplemental Fees to a portfolio company and, if so, the fee rate or amount. The receipt of
Supplemental Fees may give rise to conflicts of interest between the Funds, on the one hand, and the
Advisers and/or their affiliates on the other hand. Moreover, from time to time, the Advisers are also
paid such fees from, on behalf of or with respect to co-investors in an investment. The receipt of such
fees from, on behalf of or with respect to any such co-investors will not reduce the Management Fee
payable by any Fund(s) that have also invested in such investment, and as a result a Fund will, in
most cases, only benefit with respect to its allocable portion of any such fee and not the portion of
any fee that relates to such co-investors, which may be significant.
Additionally, as further described below and in the applicable Private Placement
Memorandum and Limited Partnership Agreement of each Fund, the Advisers, the Funds and the
portfolio companies may from time to time retain Special Consultants (as defined below) to provide
services to (or with respect to) certain portfolio companies in which one or more Funds invest. Such
consultants generally receive compensation and other amounts described herein from the relevant
portfolio companies and/or Funds to which they provide services, but no such amounts will result in
additional offsets to the Management Fee.
In addition, the Advisers and/or their affiliates have entered into, and may in the future enter
into, certain purchasing arrangements with one or more portfolio companies as well as one or more
product and service providers (e.g., software and related products and services, office supplies,
expedited shipping, and other administrative and similar products and services) on behalf of the
Funds’ other portfolio companies as well as themselves. As a result, such other portfolio companies,
and the Advisers, might benefit from reduced pricing on such products and services depending on
the volume of products and services purchased. In cases where the supplier is itself a portfolio
company, such portfolio company and its investors (including the relevant Fund and any co-investors
that own all or part of such portfolio company), might also benefit from the increased revenue earned
by such portfolio company from such arrangement. The Advisers’ reduced pricing may also
incentivize them to maintain such arrangements. However, the Advisers believe that the purchasing
portfolio companies benefit as a result of their access to quality products and services at beneficial
pricing, and that any potential for conflicts of interest resulting from the Advisers’ benefits from such
arrangements are mitigated by the fact that their benefits are proportional to the other portfolio
companies’ benefits.
In addition, at the request of the Advisers from time to time, certain members of a Fund’s
Board of Advisors and other Limited Partners serve on portfolio companies’ boards of directors and,
in such capacity, may receive compensation from such portfolio companies (including directors’ fees,
stock, stock options and other compensation).
Additionally, as further described herein and in the applicable Limited Partnership Agreement
of each Fund, the Advisers, the Funds and the portfolio companies may from time to time retain other
companies and individuals, including Senior Advisors (as described below), or other persons which
may be employees of current or former portfolio companies, portfolio companies of other Funds or
third party consultants (including individual consultants, external executives and consultants
introduced or arranged by the Advisers and/or their affiliates that may regularly provide services to
the Advisers as well as one or more portfolio companies) (such companies and individuals
collectively, the “Special Consultants”). The Special Consultants may be engaged to provide
services to, or in connection with, the Funds in relation to their activities or one or more portfolio
companies in relation to the identification, acquisition, holding, improvement and disposition of such
portfolio companies, including operational aspects of such companies (“Consulting Services”).
Expenses associated with the Consulting Services, including, but not limited to, travel
expenses incurred by Special Consultants in performing the Consulting Services (collectively
“Consulting Expenses”), may be paid and/or reimbursed by the applicable portfolio companies
and/or Funds, and such Consulting Expenses will not offset the Management Fee. Consulting
Expenses may, at the discretion of the Advisers taking into account the particular Consulting
Services, include transaction fees, an ongoing retainer, a profits or equity interest in a portfolio
company or other incentive-based compensation to the Special Consultants or a combination thereof,
which may be determined according to one or more methods, including the value of the time of the
Special Consultants, a percentage of the value of the portfolio company, the invested capital exposed
to such portfolio company, amounts charged by other providers for comparable services and/or a
percentage of cash flows from such company.
In 2015, TZP created a Senior Advisor program to engage qualified individuals outside of
Investment Professionals (as defined below) to support evaluation of new investment opportunities
and management of existing portfolio companies (“Senior Advisors”). Senior Advisors are expected
to work closely with senior executives at new investment opportunities or existing portfolio
companies and Investment Professionals in a variety of ways, including: (i) assessing a specific or
new industry subsector; (ii) advising teams/boards/management teams on effective strategy
execution; (iii) providing advice and counsel on key business challenges or issues; (iv) performing
due diligence on specific transactions; (v) assisting with business development and/or the general
management of a selected portfolio company; (vi) serving on boards of directors/advisors; (vii)
potentially playing an interim leadership role at a portfolio company; and (viii) assisting with the
recruitment of talent to the portfolio companies.
The Senior Advisors are not employees, members or partners of the Advisers and are not
subject to the restrictions on the Advisers’ persons and affiliates such as conflicts of interest,
allocation of investment opportunities, and formation of other vehicles. As compensation for their
services, the Senior Advisors are paid by a combination of the Advisers and the portfolio companies.
Any fees or other amounts paid by a portfolio company to a Senior Advisor in respect of such services
will typically not result in offsets to or reductions of the Management Fee. Additional Senior
Advisors may be engaged in the future. Senior Advisors will not serve on the Funds’ investment
committees or be involved in the day-to-day operation of the Advisers or their decision making.
In addition, the Advisers’ team of operating professionals works with deal teams in an effort
to optimize performance at portfolio companies (such operating professionals, collectively, the
“Portfolio Operations Team”). The members of the Portfolio Operations Team are paid by the
Advisers. Additionally, in limited circumstances, a Portfolio Operations Team member may assume
a role at a portfolio company and to the extent that role replaces a position at the portfolio company
that would otherwise be filled by a third party, even if remaining employed by the Advisers, the
relevant Portfolio Operations Team member may receive direct compensation from the portfolio
company, which will not offset the Management Fee.
The use of Special Consultants subjects the Advisers to conflicts of interest, as discussed
under “Conflicts of Interest,” below.
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TZP Management does not receive a carried interest allocation (“Carried Interest”) for its
advisory services to the Funds. Rather, TZP Capital Fund I GP, TZP Capital Fund II GP, TZP Capital
Fund III, TZP Small Cap Fund I GP and TZP Small Cap Fund II GP each receive a Carried Interest
equal to 20% of all aggregate realized Limited Partner profits from TZP Capital Fund I, TZP Capital
Fund II, TZP Capital Fund III, TZP Small Cap Fund I and TZP Small Cap Fund II, respectively,
subject to satisfaction of an 8% preferred return, compounded annually, as more fully described in
the applicable Fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement. If TZP Capital Fund I GP, TZP Capital Fund
II GP, TZP Capital Fund III GP, TZP Small Cap Fund I GP or TZP Small Cap Fund II GP receives
Carried Interest distributions during the life of TZP Capital Fund I, TZP Capital Fund II, TZP Capital
Fund III, TZP Small Cap Fund I or TZP Small Cap Fund II, respectively, which are, in the aggregate,
in excess of 20% of such Fund’s cumulative net profits, then such excess Carried Interest distributions
will be subject to repayment by such General Partner; provided that the General Partner shall not be
required to refund an amount in excess of the cumulative distributions (exclusive of distributions in
respect of the General Partner’s committed capital) received by the General Partner less taxes paid
or deemed paid by the General Partner in respect of its Carried Interest. In addition, the Carried
Interest payable by each TZP Strategic Investor Fund, if any, is described in such TZP Strategic
Investor Fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement (or other governing documents).
TZP Capital Fund I Alternative Investment Vehicles are subject to the Carried Interest
provisions set forth in the Limited Partnership Agreement of TZP Capital Main Fund I. The Carried
Interest payable by the TZP Capital Fund I Alternative Investment Vehicles is incurred and paid
solely by TZP Capital Main Fund I. Without limiting the foregoing, there is no duplication of Carried
Interest among TZP Capital Main Fund I and the TZP Capital Fund I Alternative Investment
Vehicles.
TZP Capital Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles, TZP Capital Fund II Co-Investment Vehicles,
TZP Small Cap Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles, TZP Capital Fund III Co-Investment Vehicles, and
TZP Small Cap Fund II Co-Investment Vehicles (if any) are generally not subject to a Carried
Interest. This practice could present a conflict of interest because the relevant General Partner has an
incentive to favor accounts for which it receives a performance-based fee. The General Partners seek
to address this potential conflict of interest by managing the applicable investments of the Funds and
the relevant TZP Capital Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles, TZP Capital Fund II Co-Investment
Vehicles, TZP Small Cap Fund I Co-Investment Vehicles, TZP Capital Fund III Co-Investment
Vehicles, and TZP Small Cap Fund II Co-Investment Vehicles (if any), to the extent practicable, on
the same terms on a pro rata basis based on relative commitment sizes of the Funds and such co-
investment vehicles.
Under certain circumstances, co-investment vehicles of the Funds may pay Carried Interest,
although they are not usually subject to a Carried Interest. This practice could present a conflict of
interest because the General Partners have an incentive to favor accounts for which they receive a
performance-based fee. The General Partners seek to address this potential conflict of interest by
managing the applicable investments of the relevant Fund and its co-investment vehicles, to the
extent practicable, based on their relative commitment sizes.
Additionally, to the extent that personnel of the Advisers or their affiliates are assigned
varying percentages of Carried Interest from the Funds, such personnel are subject to potential
conflicts of interest, to the extent they are involved in identifying investment opportunities for Funds
from which they are entitled to receive a higher Carried Interest percentage.
The Advisers seek to address the potential for conflicts of interest in these matters with
allocation policies and/or practices that provide that transactions and investment opportunities will
be allocated to the Funds in accordance with each Fund’s investment guidelines and Limited
Partnership Agreement (or other governing document), as well as other factors that do not include
the amount of performance-based compensation received by the Advisers or their affiliates or any
personnel.
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The Advisers provide investment advice to the Funds. Funds may include investment
partnerships or other investment entities formed under domestic or foreign laws and operated as
exempt investment pools under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The investors
participating in Funds may include individuals, banks or thrift institutions, other investment entities,
university endowments, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, pension and profit-sharing plans,
trusts, estates or charitable organizations or other corporations or business entities and may include,
directly or indirectly, principals or other employees of the Advisers and their affiliates and members
of their families, consultants (including Special Consultants), or other service providers retained by
the Advisers. TZP Capital Fund I, TZP Capital Fund II, TZP Capital Fund III, and TZP Small Cap
Fund I are closed to new investors.
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GENERAL Generally, the Advisers seek long-term capital appreciation through control equity and
equity-related investments (including debt) in middle-market companies, with respect to TZP Capital
Fund I, TZP Capital Fund II and TZP Capital Fund III, (together, the “TZP Capital Partners Funds”),
and small deals-market companies, with respect to TZP Small Cap Fund I and TZP Small Cap Fund
II, (together, the “TZP Small Cap Funds”), in the form of buyouts, growth capital investments, build-
ups and recapitalizations, located primarily in North America.
TZP Group focuses its investing activities on business and consumer services companies with
what it considers strong cash flows, which TZP Group believes it can improve and/or which can
serve as acquisition platforms. TZP Group will leverage the network of relationships its investment
professionals (“Investment Professionals”) possess with owners and managers of middle-market
companies, as well as financial intermediaries who are active in its target industries.
There can be no assurance that the Advisers will achieve the investment objectives of the
Funds and a loss of investment is possible.
INVESTMENT AND OPERATING STRATEGY Transaction Sourcing
TZP Group anticipates that a number of its investment opportunities will be in the industry
categories in which the Investment Professionals have transaction experience. TZP Group also
researches market segments and develops relationships therein with the aim of developing additional
deal flow. The Investment Professionals utilize the same strategies used in their prior experience in
attempting to generate transaction opportunities.
Size (TZP Capital Fund I, TZP Capital Fund II and TZP Capital Fund III) - Middle-Market
Companies
During the investment period of TZP Capital Fund I and TZP Capital Fund II, the Advisers
generally targeted middle-market equity investments for TZP Capital Fund I and TZP Capital Fund
II. The Advisers generally sought equity investments ranging between $25 million and $80 million
in portfolio companies typically with enterprise values up to $250 million and EBITDA greater than
$8 million.
The Advisers generally target middle-market equity investments for TZP Capital Fund III.
The Advisers generally seek equity investments ranging between $30 million and $100 million in
portfolio companies typically with enterprise values up to $250 million and EBITDA greater than
$10 million.
With respect to the TZP Capital Partners Funds, TZP Group focuses on companies and
investments in this size range due to: (i) what it perceives as a large number of companies of this
size; (ii) what it perceives as favorable transaction dynamics due to generally fewer competing
sources of capital; (iii) what it believes to be generally lower acquisition multiples; and (iv) the
potential to exit at a higher multiple than paid at entry. A TZP Capital Partners Fund may invest in
companies with enterprise values in excess of $250 million with the assistance of co-investors if
determined that such companies meet the investment criteria.
Size (TZP Small Cap Fund I and TZP Small Cap Fund II) – Small Deals-Market Companies
For TZP Small Cap Fund I, the Advisers generally target small deals-market equity
investments. The Advisers generally seek equity investments ranging between $10 million and $25
million in portfolio companies typically with enterprise values up to $50 million and EBITDA less
than $8 million. However, pursuant to the Investment Allocation Protocol (as defined and further
described below under “Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss”), the Advisers
expect that investments in companies with annual EBITDA of up to approximately $10 million
and/or companies that generally require less than $30 million of upfront investment capital generally
will be offered to TZP Small Cap Fund I through the end of its investment period.
For TZP Small Cap Fund II, the Advisers generally target small deals-market equity
investments. The Advisers generally seek equity investments of less than $30 million in portfolio
companies typically with EBITDA less than $10 million.
The small deals market shares attractive features of the middle market with further
advantages, which include: (i) fewer private equity managers targeting this segment; (ii) lower
incidence of prior institutional ownership; (iii) less competitive deal dynamics; (iv) more fragmented
intermediary base; (v) lower valuation multiples available; and (vi) greater availability of structuring
protections. While the TZP Small Cap Funds’ target portfolio companies will have smaller size and
enterprise values than those of the TZP Capital Partners Funds, the strategy across the firm with
respect to its equity-related investment funds will remain consistent.
Industries - Business and Consumer Services
TZP Group has particular interest in industries where the Investment Professionals have
specific knowledge or experience. These include: residential real estate, vehicle services, travel
services, marketing and media services, specialty finance and franchise services.
TZP Group believes that small deals and middle market business and consumer services
companies have a number of common operating and strategic challenges, which create an opportunity
to add value through active investment management. Such challenges include: (i) implementing
disciplined strategic planning, financial budgeting and capital allocation processes; developing
effective customer acquisition and retention strategies; (iii) taking advantage of business process
outsourcing opportunities; (iv) attracting high quality personnel across functional areas; and (v)
effectuating business model refinements.
Company Characteristics - Earnings Growth Prospects and Potential for Add-on Acquisitions
TZP Group generally seeks to identify and invest in companies that it believes are capable of
generating earnings growth in excess of either their underlying industries or their historical
performance. Typically, these businesses possess some, if not all, of the following characteristics:
Well-defined and defensible market niche or proprietary products, brand names or
channels of distribution with meaningful barriers to entry;
Limited exposure to cyclical downturns;
Lack of a disciplined strategic planning and/or capital allocation process;
Unrecognized or untapped revenue potential;
Unrealized and sustainable cost reduction opportunities;
Potential for augmenting and upgrading key personnel; and
Potential for add-on, accretive acquisitions.
TZP Group believes that companies with such characteristics frequently represent attractive
investment opportunities as their valuations are often driven by historical performance and, thus, may
reflect a discount to their true growth potential.
Identify Target Industries
TZP Group strives to work continuously and in a variety of ways to identify proactively, in
its opinion, the most attractive business and consumer services sectors for private equity investment.
TZP Group favors industries: (i) that are being driven by clear and sustainable growth factors; (ii)
that have high barriers to competitive entry and/or restrained capital expenditure and working capital
growth needs; (iii) that have reasonable returns on assets and opportunities for niche market
participation; and (iv) that are undergoing structural changes that could potentially create investment
opportunities and/or improved economics. TZP Group seeks sectors that are fragmented such that
TZP Group believes it may have an opportunity to find companies in which to deploy an efficient
amount of capital and actionable add-on acquisitions. Additionally, TZP Group seeks sectors where
it believes well-managed companies can achieve high exit multiples from either strategic or financial
acquirers or in the public equity markets.
Proactively Approach Companies
TZP Group typically seeks to acquire companies in its chosen sectors where TZP Group sees
an opportunity to increase enterprise value through active investment management. While TZP
Group will participate in competitive sale processes, it intends to do so when it believes it has a
competitive advantage over other potential buyers, as a result of its industry or company knowledge,
and/or close relationships with management or key industry executives. TZP Group expects that most
of its transactions will not face significant competition.
Transaction Selection
TZP Group expects its deal selection process to include: (i) financial and business analysis of
its target industries and companies; (ii) use of internal and external professional resources; (iii)
development of relationships with owners and management teams; and (iv) application of its
transaction and industry experience to identify and address due diligence issues early in the
acquisition process. TZP Group expects its due diligence analysis of target companies to include (but
not be limited to): (i) review of historical financial performance; (ii) industry trend analysis; (iii)
competitive positioning of the target company; (iv) valuation of similar businesses in the public and
private markets; (v) cash flow modeling under a variety of operating and capital structure
assumptions; (vi) use of its network of industry executives and/or consultants for perspectives on
specific topics; (vii) preparation of due diligence reports by lawyers, accountants and other
specialists; (viii) discussions with management at different levels in the organization; (ix) review of
company operating reports and metrics for each business function; and (x) examination of
contingents assets and liabilities.
In addition to its approach to due diligence, TZP Group maintains a screening process to
assess whether an investment opportunity meets the investment criteria. The Advisers will ultimately
rely on their final due diligence findings to determine if an investment opportunity fulfills the key
investment criteria: (i) an ability to implement active investment management to add value to the
target company post-closing; (ii) a realistic probability of acquiring the target company at an
attractive price; and (iii) an expectation of an attractive IRR and MOIC over a four- to six-year
holding period for the investment.
Transaction Execution
TZP Group will seek primarily to make investments where the Funds become the controlling
shareholder of the target company. Where the amount of capital required for the investment exceeds
TZP Group’s desired allocation level for the applicable Fund, TZP Group may offer co-investment
opportunities. TZP Group expects to structure primarily leveraged buyout or recapitalization
transactions and, when appropriate, other forms of flexible control investing. While the Funds
typically will incur debt at the portfolio company level in connection with making investments, the
Funds will attempt to maintain capital structures of portfolio companies to allow for TZP Group’s
investment plan to be executed and to withstand a degree of variability in operating performance.
The Funds seek to employ flexible debt structures with tailored covenants, which permit additional
draw-downs and limited amortization.
TZP Group will work closely with management of a target company to prepare for post-
closing periods of investment. Such preparation normally includes: (i) establishment of financial
operating targets; (ii) development of a strategic plan; (iii) creation of metrics to measure business
drivers on a regular basis; (iv) agreement on management and employee incentive plans; and (v)
agreement on ongoing reporting relationships between the Advisers and the target company.
Post-Closing Value-Add
TZP Group believes that implementing active investment management post-closing is an
important competitive advantage for the Funds. By implementing active investment management,
the Advisers believe they can: (i) accelerate revenue growth of portfolio companies; (ii) implement
business model refinements, cost reductions and disciplined portfolio management practices; (iii)
effectuate appropriate management team enhancements; and (iv) pursue add-on acquisitions and
synergistic consolidations on behalf of the Funds’ portfolio companies.
TZP Group believes that critical to the success of active investment management is a
disciplined plan for oversight of each investment. On an ongoing basis, the Advisers have an active
role in the management of the Funds’ portfolio companies, which will extend significantly beyond
the initial planning stages. The Advisers intend to work with the management teams of the Funds’
portfolio companies to create annual financial plans by which the performance of such companies
will be measured and to develop strategic plans, which set out clear priorities that enhance the long
term value of such companies and contain contingency plans for potential vagaries. The Advisers
will attempt to implement reporting processes that consistently measure performance against agreed-
upon financial and strategic targets.
The Advisers believe that the factors that have the greatest impact on investment returns are
earnings growth and earnings multiple expansion. Further, the Advisers believe that eschewing
financial engineering and emphasizing active investment management will benefit the Funds and
result in relatively lower-risk IRRs and higher MOICs over comparatively longer holding periods.
Transaction Exit
The Advisers take into consideration the exit options for a portfolio company prior to making
an initial investment and will be actively involved with portfolio company management in
positioning the company for a formal, professional sale process. The Advisers expect that most of
the Funds’ investments will have holding periods of four to six years. The Advisers’ primary exit
strategy for the investments will be a sale to a strategic or financial purchaser, and, to a lesser extent,
through IPOs and recapitalizations. TZP Group believes that these factors can result in higher
earnings multiples afforded to these companies as compared to those paid at time of investment.
RISKS OF INVESTMENT Each Fund and its investors bear the risk of loss that the Advisers’ investment strategy entails.
Investors should review each Fund’s Private Placement Memorandum for information regarding risks
specific to each Fund. In general, the risks involved with the Advisers’ investment strategy and an
investment in the Funds include, but are not limited to:
Business Risks. Each Fund’s investment portfolio is expected to consist primarily of
securities issued by privately held companies, and operating results in a specified period will be
difficult to predict. Such investments involve a high degree of business and financial risk that can
result in substantial losses.
Future and Past Performance. The prior investment performance of the Advisers’ principals
is not necessarily indicative of a Fund’s future results. While the General Partners intend for the
Funds to make investments that have anticipated returns commensurate with the risks undertaken,
there can be no assurances that any targeted internal rate of return will be achieved. On any given
investment, loss of principal is possible. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that a Fund’s
investments will achieve results similar to those attained by previous investments of the Advisers’
principals. In addition, a Fund’s investments may differ from previous investments made by the
Advisers’ principals in a number of respects, including target return levels, level of risk associated
with a particular investment, amount invested in a particular company, market and economic
conditions at the time of acquisition or exit, types of companies within a particular industry sector,
amount of leverage used, structure and holding period.
Investment in Junior Securities. The securities in which the Funds will invest may be among
the most junior in a portfolio company’s capital structure and, thus, subject to the greatest risk of
loss. Generally, there will be no collateral to protect the Funds’ investment once made.
Concentration of Investments; Impact of Excuse or Exclusion. Each Fund will participate in
a limited number of investments and intends to make most of its investments in one industry or one
industry segment (or related industry segments) or within a short period of time. As a result, each
Fund’s investment portfolio is likely to become highly concentrated, and the performance of a few
holdings or of such industry may substantially affect its aggregate return. Furthermore, to the extent
that the capital raised is less than the targeted amount, each Fund may invest in fewer portfolio
companies than it would ordinarily target and thus be less diversified. In addition, a Limited Partner’s
participation in a Fund’s investments may be limited by virtue of the Advisers’ right to exclude a
Limited Partner from, or a Limited Partner’s right to be excused from, participating in certain of such
Fund’s investments as set forth in the Limited Partnership Agreement, thereby increasing the
participation of other Limited Partners. As a consequence of one or more Limited Partners being
excused or other factors limiting investments, the aggregate returns realized by the participating
Limited Partners could be adversely affected in a material manner by the unfavorable performance
of even one investment by a Fund.
Lack of Sufficient Investment Opportunities. The business of identifying, structuring and
completing private equity transactions is highly competitive and involves a high degree of
uncertainty. It is possible that the Funds will never be fully invested if enough sufficiently attractive
investments are not identified. However, Limited Partners generally will be required to pay
Management Fees through the Funds during the Funds’ commitment periods based on the entire
amount of the Limited Partners’ (other than Affiliated Partners’) commitments and other expenses
as set forth in the Limited Partnership Agreements.
Dynamic Investment Strategy. While each General Partner generally intends to seek attractive
returns for a Fund primarily through making private equity and control-oriented, growth equity
investments, the relevant General Partner may pursue additional investment strategies and may
modify or depart from its initial investment strategy, investment process and investment techniques
as it determines appropriate. Many factors may contribute to changes in emphasis in the investment
strategy, including changes in market or economic conditions or regulations as they affect various
industries and changes in the political or social situations in particular countries. A General Partner
may pursue investments outside of the industries and sectors in which the Advisers’ principals have
previously made investments or have internal operational experience.
Risks of Multi-Step Acquisitions. In the event an Adviser chooses to effect a transaction for a
Fund by means of a multi-step acquisition (such as a stock purchase followed by a merger or in the
case of a simultaneous acquisition and concurrent merger of two separate companies), there can be
no assurance that the subsequent steps can be completed on attractive terms or at all. This could result
in such Fund having limited or no control over the investment or access to its cash flows to service
debt incurred in connection with the acquisition.
Risks of Investments in Small-Sized Companies. The TZP Small Cap Funds will focus
primarily on buyouts, recapitalizations and growth capital investments through direct private equity
and equity-related (including debt) investments in companies in the small deals market and/or that
generally require less than $30 million of upfront investment capital. Companies in the small deals
market often have limited product lines, markets or financial resources, and they are more likely than
larger companies to be dependent upon one or a few key people for management.
Growth Equity Transactions. The Advisers’ strategies include, on a limited basis, targeting
growth-equity investments. While growth-equity investments offer the opportunity for significant
capital gains, such investments may involve a higher degree of business and financial risk that can
result in substantial or total loss. Growth-equity portfolio companies may operate at a loss or with
substantial variations in operating results from period to period, and many will need substantial
additional capital to support additional research and development activities or expansion, to achieve
or maintain a competitive position, and/or to expand or develop management resources. Growth-
equity portfolio companies may face intense competition, including from companies with greater
financial resources, better brand recognition, more extensive development, marketing and service
capabilities and a larger number of qualified managerial and technical personnel.
Illiquidity; Lack of Current Distributions. An investment in a Fund should be viewed as an
illiquid investment. It is uncertain as to when profits, if any, will be realized. Losses on unsuccessful
investments may be realized before gains on successful investments are realized. The return of capital
and the realization of gains, if any, generally will occur only upon the partial or complete disposition
of an investment. While an investment may be sold at any time, it is generally expected that this will
not occur for a number of years after the initial investment. Before such time, there may be no current
return on the investment. Furthermore, the expenses of operating the Funds (including the
Management Fee) may exceed its income, thereby requiring that the difference be paid from the
Funds’ capital, including, without limitation, unfunded commitments.
Leveraged Investments. The Funds may make use of leverage by having a portfolio company
incur debt to finance a portion of the investment in such portfolio company, including in respect of
companies not rated by credit agencies. Such use of leverage generally magnifies both the Funds’
opportunities for gain and their risk of loss from a particular investment. The cost and availability of
leverage is highly dependent on the state of the broader credit markets (and such credit markets may
be impacted by regulatory restrictions and guidelines), which state is difficult to accurately forecast,
and at times it may be difficult to obtain or maintain the desired degree of leverage. The use of
leverage by the Funds will also result in interest expense and other costs to the Funds that may not
be covered by distributions made to the Funds or appreciation of their investments. The use of
leverage also imposes restrictive financial and operating covenants on a company, in addition to the
burden of debt service, and may impair its ability to operate its business as desired and/or finance
future operations and capital needs. The leveraged capital structure of portfolio companies will
increase the exposure of the Funds’ investments to any deterioration in a company’s condition or
industry, competitive pressures, an adverse economic environment or rising interest rates and could
accelerate and magnify declines in the value of the Funds’ investments in the leveraged portfolio
companies in a down market. In the event any portfolio company cannot generate adequate cash flow
to meet its debt service, the Funds may suffer a partial or total loss of capital invested in the portfolio
company, which could adversely affect the returns of the Funds. Furthermore, should the credit
markets be limited or costly at the time the General Partners determine that it is desirable to sell all
or a part of a portfolio company, the Funds may not achieve an exit multiple or enterprise valuation
consistent with their forecasts. Moreover, the companies in which the Funds invest generally are not
rated by a credit rating agency.
The Funds may also borrow money or guaranty indebtedness (such as a guaranty of a portfolio
company’s debt) or otherwise be liable therefor, and in such situations, it is not expected that the
Funds would be compensated for providing such guarantee or exposure to such liability. The use of
leverage by the Funds also will result in interest expense and other costs to the Funds that may not
be covered by distributions made to the Funds or appreciation of their investments. A Fund may incur
leverage on a joint and several basis with one or more other Funds and entities managed by the
Advisers or any of their affiliates and may have a right of contribution, subrogation or reimbursement
from or against such entities. In addition, to the extent a Fund incurs leverage (or provides such
guaranties), such amounts may be secured by capital commitments made by such Fund’s investors
and such investors’ contributions may be required to be made directly to the lenders instead of such
Fund. As a result, several investments may be cross-collateralized such that borrowing incurred with
respect to one investment may subject multiple investments to the risk of loss.
Bridge Financings. From time to time, the Funds may lend or otherwise provide capital to
portfolio companies on a short-term, unsecured basis in anticipation of a future issuance of equity or
long-term debt securities or other refinancing or syndication. Such bridge loans may be convertible
into a more permanent, long-term security; however, for reasons that may not be in the Funds’
control, such long-term securities issuance or other refinancing or syndication may not occur and
such bridge loans may remain outstanding. In such event, the interest rate on such loans may not
adequately reflect the risk associated with the unsecured position taken by the Funds.
Subscription Lines. A Fund may enter into a subscription line with one or more lenders in
order to finance its operations (including the acquisition of the Fund’s investments). Fund-level
borrowing subjects Limited Partners to certain risks and costs. For example, because amounts
borrowed under a subscription line typically are secured by pledges of the relevant General Partner’s
right to call capital from the Limited Partners, Limited Partners may be obligated to contribute capital
on an accelerated basis if the Fund fails to repay the amounts borrowed under a subscription line or
experiences an event of default thereunder. Moreover, any Limited Partner claim against the Fund
would likely be subordinate to the Fund’s obligations to a subscription line’s creditors.
In addition, Fund-level borrowing will result in incremental partnership expenses that will be
borne by investors. These expenses typically include interest on the amounts borrowed, unused
commitment fees on the committed but unfunded portion of a subscription line, an upfront fee for
establishing a subscription line, and other one-time and recurring fees and/or expenses, as well as
legal fees relating to the establishment and negotiation of the terms of the borrowing facility. Because
a subscription line’s interest rate is based in part on the creditworthiness of the relevant Fund’s
Limited Partners and the terms of the Limited Partnership Agreement (or other governing document),
it may be higher than the interest rate a Limited Partner could obtain individually. To the extent a
particular Limited Partner’s cost of capital is lower than the Fund’s cost of borrowing, Fund-level
borrowing can negatively impact a Limited Partner’s overall individual financial returns even if it
increases the Fund’s reported net returns in certain methods of calculation.
A credit agreement may contain other terms that restrict the activities of a Fund and the
Limited Partners or impose additional obligations on them. For example, a subscription line may
impose restrictions on the relevant General Partner’s ability to consent to the transfer of a Limited
Partner’s interest in the Fund. In addition, in order to secure a subscription line, the relevant General
Partner may request certain financial information and other documentation from Limited Partners to
share with lenders. The General Partner will have significant discretion in negotiating the terms of
any subscription line and may agree to terms that are not the most favorable to one or more Limited
Partners.
Fund-level borrowing involves a number of additional risks. For example, drawing down on
a subscription line allows the General Partner to fund investments and pay partnership expenses
without calling capital, potentially for extended periods of time. Calling a large amount of capital at
once to repay the then-current amount outstanding under a subscription line could cause short-term
liquidity concerns for Limited Partners that would not arise had the relevant General Partner called
smaller amounts of capital incrementally over time as needed by a Fund. This risk would be
heightened for a Limited Partner with commitments to other funds that employ similar borrowing
strategies or with respect to other leveraged assets in its portfolio; a single market event could trigger
simultaneous capital calls, requiring the Limited Partner to meet the accumulated, larger capital calls
at the same time. A Fund may also utilize Fund-level borrowing when the General Partner expects to
repay the amount outstanding through means other than Limited Partner capital, including as a bridge
for equity or debt capital with respect to an investment. If the Fund ultimately is unable to repay the
borrowings through those other means, Limited Partners would end up with increased exposure to
the underlying investment, which could result in greater losses.
Limited Transferability of Interests. There will be no public market for the Funds’ interests,
and none is expected to develop. There are substantial restrictions upon the transferability of interests
under the Limited Partnership Agreements and applicable securities laws. In general, withdrawals of
interests are not permitted. In addition, interests are not redeemable.
Restricted Nature of Investment Positions. Generally, there will be no readily available
market for a substantial number of the Funds’ investments, and hence, most of the Funds’ investments
will be difficult to value. Certain investments may be distributed in kind to the Limited Partners and
it may be difficult to liquidate the securities received at a price or within a time period that is
determined to be ideal by such Limited Partners. After a distribution of securities is made to the
Limited Partners, many Limited Partners may decide to liquidate such securities within a short period
of time, which could have an adverse impact on the price of such securities. The price at which such
securities may be sold by such Limited Partners may be lower than the value of such securities
determined pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreement, including the value used to determine
the amount of Carried Interest available to the relevant General Partner with respect to such
investment.
Reliance on the Advisers and Portfolio Company Management. Control over the operation of
the Funds will be vested with the Advisers, and the Funds’ future profitability will depend largely
upon the business and investment acumen of the Advisers’ principals. The loss or reduction of service
of one or more of them could have an adverse effect on the Funds’ ability to realize their investment
objectives. Limited Partners generally have no right or power to take part in the management of the
Funds, and as a result, the investment performance of the Funds will depend on the actions of the
Advisers. In addition, certain changes in the Advisers or circumstances relating to the Advisers may
have an adverse effect on the Funds or one or more of their portfolio companies including potential
acceleration of debt facilities.
Although the Advisers will monitor the performance of each of the Funds’ investments, it is
primarily the responsibility of each portfolio company’s management team to operate such portfolio
company on a day-to-day basis. Although the Funds generally intend to invest in companies with
strong management or recruit strong management to such companies, there can be no assurance that
the management of such companies will be able or willing to successfully operate a company in
accordance with the Funds’ objectives.
Dependence on Personnel. The Adviser’s ability to successfully manage the Funds’ affairs
depends on TZP’s employees and advisors. The Adviser will be relying extensively on the
experience, relationships and expertise of these persons. There can be no assurance that these persons
will remain with the Investment Manager through each closing of the Funds or will otherwise
continue to be able to carry on their current duties throughout the term of the Funds or that TZP will
be able to retain replacements when needed.
Projections. Projected operating results of a company in which the Funds invest normally
will be based primarily on financial projections prepared by such company’s management, with
adjustments to such projections made by the Advisers in their discretion. In all cases, projections are
only estimates of future results that are based upon information received from the company and
assumptions made at the time the projections are developed. There can be no assurance that the results
set forth in the projections will be attained, and actual results may be significantly different from the
projections. Also, general economic factors, which are not predictable, can have a material effect on
the reliability of projections.
Risks Relating to Due Diligence of and Conduct at Portfolio Companies. Before making
investments, the Advisers or one of their designated affiliates will typically conduct such due
diligence as they deem reasonable and appropriate based on the facts and circumstances applicable
to each investment. Due diligence may entail evaluation of important and complex business,
financial, tax, accounting, environmental and legal issues. Outside consultants, legal advisors,
accountants, investment banks and other third parties may be involved in the due diligence process
to varying degrees depending on the type of investment and the facts and circumstances related
thereto and the Advisers and/or one of their designated affiliates may rely on the advice received
from such third parties.
There can be no assurance that the Advisers or such third parties will be able to detect or
prevent irregular accounting, employee misconduct or other fraudulent practices during the due
diligence phase or in their efforts to monitor investments on an ongoing basis, or that any risk
management procedures implemented by the Advisers will be adequate. In the event of fraud by any
portfolio company or asset, or any of their respective affiliates, a Fund may suffer a partial or total
loss of capital invested in that investment. An additional concern is the possibility of material
misrepresentation or omission on the part of the portfolio company or the seller of any portfolio
investment. Such inaccuracy or incompleteness may adversely affect the value of a Fund’s
investments in such portfolio. The due diligence investigation carried out with respect to any
investment opportunity may not reveal or highlight all relevant facts that may be necessary or helpful
in evaluating such investment opportunity. Moreover, such an investigation will not necessarily result
in an investment being successful or even ensure a return of invested capital.
Tax Information Exchange Regimes; FATCA Withholding Tax on Certain Non-U.S. Entities.
Numerous jurisdictions have enacted, or have committed to enact, legislation and administrative
guidance requiring the collection and sharing of certain information in order to combat tax avoidance.
The United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”) aims to combat tax evasion by
U.S. tax residents using foreign accounts. It includes certain provisions on withholding taxes and
requires financial institutions outside the United States to collect and share information about their
U.S. customers. One or more of these information exchange regimes are likely to apply to the Funds,
and may require the General Partners to collect and share with applicable taxing authorities
information concerning Limited Partners (including identifying information and amounts of certain
income allocable or distributable to them). A Limited Partner’s failure to provide required
information may result in withholding taxes, government-imposed penalties, expulsion from the
relevant Fund or other potential remedies.
Enhanced Scrutiny and Certain Effects of Potential Regulatory Changes. There can be no
assurance that any governmental scrutiny or regulation will not have an adverse impact on the Funds’
activities, including the ability of the Funds to implement operating improvements or otherwise
execute their investment strategy or achieve their investment objectives.
The combination of recent scrutiny of private equity firms (along with other alternative asset
managers) and their investments by various politicians, regulators and market commentators, and the
public perception that certain alternative asset managers, including private equity firms, contributed
to the downturn in the U.S. and global financial markets, may complicate or prevent the Funds’
efforts to consummate and/or exit investments, both in general and relative to competing bidders
outside of the alternative asset space. As a result, the Funds may invest in fewer transactions or incur
greater expenses or delays in completing or exiting investments than they otherwise would have.
Additionally, Congress recently passed U.S. federal income tax legislation that extends the
minimum holding period to obtain long-term capital gains treatment with respect to carried interest
under U.S. federal income tax law from one year to three years. Such legislation could adversely
affect the ability of the Advisers’ principals, employees or other individuals associated with the
Funds, or the Advisers who were or may in the future be granted direct or indirect interests in the
General Partners to benefit from carried interest taxed at lower rates. This may reduce such person’s
after-tax returns from the Funds and the General Partners, which could make it more difficult for the
General Partners and their affiliates to incentivize, attract and retain individuals to perform services
for the Funds. These same issues may also apply to officers, directors and employees of the Funds’
portfolio companies if such persons receive a profits interest in such companies.
GDPR Compliance Risk. Data protection and regulations related to privacy, data protection
and information security are expected to increase costs, and a failure to comply could result in fines,
sanctions or other penalties, which could materially and adversely affect the results of operations of
a portfolio company.
Portfolio companies are subject to regulations related to privacy, data protection and
information security in the jurisdictions in which they do business. As privacy, data protection and
information security laws are implemented, interpreted and applied, compliance costs are expected
to increase, particularly in the context of ensuring that adequate data protection and data transfer
mechanisms are in place.
The EU data protection law formerly in effect was derived from the Data Protection Directive
(Directive 95/46/EC) and had been implemented by national legislation across all 28 EU member
states. On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679) (the “GDPR”)
replaced the former legislation. The GDPR seeks to harmonize national data protection laws across
the EU, while at the same time, modernizing the law to address new technological developments. As
a regulation, the GDPR is binding on data controllers and data processors in all EU member states
without the need for implementation in each member state. The GDPR notably has a greater extra-
territorial reach and will have a significant impact on data controllers and data processors either with
an establishment in the EU, or which offer goods or services to EU data subjects or monitor EU data
subjects’ behavior within the EU. The new regime imposes more stringent operational requirements
on both data controllers and data processors, and introduces significant penalties for non-compliance
with fines of up to 4% of total annual worldwide turnover or €20 million (whichever is higher),
depending on the type and severity of the breach.
The current ePrivacy Directive will also be repealed by the EU Commission’s Regulation on
Privacy and Electronic Communications (the “ePrivacy Regulation”) which aims to reinforce trust
and security in the digital single market by updating the legal framework on ePrivacy. The ePrivacy
Regulation is in the process of being finalized and is due to come into force in early 2019.
Compliance with current and future privacy, data protection and information security laws is
expected to significantly impact current and planned privacy and information security related
practices, the collection, use, sharing, retention and safeguarding of personal data and some of the
Advisers’ current and planned business activities. A failure to comply with such laws could result in
fines, sanctions or other penalties, which could materially and adversely affect results of operations
and overall business, as well as have an impact on reputation.
Need for Follow-On Investments. Following its initial investment in a given portfolio
company, a Fund may decide to provide additional funds to such portfolio company or may have the
opportunity to increase its investment in a successful portfolio company (whether for opportunistic
reasons, to fund the needs of the business, as an equity cure under applicable debt documents or for
other reasons). There is no assurance that the Funds will make follow-on investments or that a Fund
will have sufficient funds to make all or any of such investments. A Fund or its portfolio companies
may compete with one or more other Funds and their portfolio companies for add-on and growth
opportunities. Any decision by a Fund not to make follow-on investments or its inability to make
such investments may have a substantial negative effect on a portfolio company in need of such an
investment (including an event of default under applicable debt documents in the event an equity
cure cannot be made).
Additionally, a Fund’s failure to make such an investment, including as a result of another
Fund making such investment, may result in a lost opportunity for such Fund to increase its
participation in a successful portfolio company or the dilution of such Fund’s ownership in a portfolio
company if a third party (including another Fund) invests in such portfolio company.
Hedging Arrangements; Related Regulations. The Advisers may (but are not obligated to)
endeavor to manage the Funds’ or any portfolio company’s currency exposures, interest rate
exposures or other exposures, using hedging techniques where available and appropriate. The Funds
may incur costs related to such hedging arrangements, which may be undertaken in exchange-traded
or over-the-counter (“OTC”) contexts, including futures, forwards, swaps, options and other
instruments. There can be no assurance that adequate hedging arrangements will be available on an
economically viable basis or that such hedging arrangements will achieve the desired effect, and in
some cases hedging arrangements may result in losses greater than if hedging had not been used.
In some cases, particularly in OTC contexts, hedging arrangements will subject the Funds to
the risk of a counterparty’s inability or refusal to perform under a hedging contract, or the potential
loss of assets held by a counterparty, custodian or intermediary in connection with such hedging.
OTC contracts may expose the Funds to additional liquidity risks if such contracts cannot be
adequately settled.
Certain hedging arrangements may create for the Advisers and/or one of their affiliates an
obligation to register or file an exemption with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
(“CFTC”) or other regulator or comply with an applicable exemption. Losses may result to the extent
that the CFTC or other regulator imposes position limits or other regulatory requirements on such
hedging arrangements, including under circumstances where the ability of a Fund or a portfolio
company to hedge its exposures becomes limited by such requirements.
Currency and Foreign Exchange Risks. The Funds’ books and records will be denominated
in United States dollars, and distributions will generally be made in United States dollars. However,
the Funds may make investments in other currencies, and changes in the exchange rates between
such currencies and the United States dollar could have an adverse effect on the Funds, including the
amounts available for distribution and the value of securities to be distributed in-kind.
Significant Adverse Consequences for Default. The Funds’ Limited Partnership Agreements
provide for significant adverse consequences in the event a Limited Partner defaults on its
commitment or any other payment obligation. In addition to losing its right to potential distributions
from a Fund, a defaulting Limited Partner may be forced to transfer its interest in the Fund for an
amount that is less than the fair market value of such interest.
If capital contributions made by non-defaulting Limited Partners are inadequate to cover any
defaulted commitment, a Fund may be unable to pay its obligations when due. A default by a
substantial number of Limited Partners or by one or more Limited Partners who have made
significant commitments could substantially impair a Fund’s ability to make or acquire investments
or otherwise continue operations, limit opportunities for investment diversification and/or materially
reduce returns to such Fund and, consequently, to its Limited Partners.
Reinvestment of Capital. In addition to having the right to recall distributions previously made
to each Fund’s Limited Partners (subject to certain limitations set forth in the relevant Limited
Partnership Agreement), the General Partners may also generally recall capital contributions applied
to an investment in an amount not to exceed the cost basis of such investment and Limited Partners
may be subject to certain indemnification obligations. The General Partners also have the right to
generally recall a distribution that constitutes a return of capital used to fund a bridge financing that
was repaid, refinanced or sold within 18 months. In general, the aggregate amount of capital
contributions made in respect of a Fund’s investments (measured by cost basis) in portfolio
companies may not exceed 120% of such Fund’s aggregate commitments, excluding, for this
purpose, indebtedness occurred for follow-on investments. Accordingly, during the term of a Fund,
a Partner may be required to make capital contributions in excess of its commitment, and to the extent
such recalled or retained amounts are reinvested in investments, a Partner will remain subject to
investment and other risks associated with such investments.
Transfer by General Partner. To the extent the General Partners, their partners and/or their
respective affiliates commit or have made commitments to make a direct or indirect investment in or
alongside the Funds, a participation in or a portion of such investment may thereafter be transferred
to others, subject to any express limitations thereon in the Funds’ Limited Partnership Agreements.
Public Company Holdings. The Funds’ investment portfolios may contain securities and debt
issued by publicly-held companies. Such investments may subject the Funds to risks that differ in
type or degree from those involved with investments in privately-held companies. Such risks include,
without limitation, greater volatility in the valuation of such companies, increased obligations to
disclose information regarding such companies, limitations on the ability of the Funds to dispose of
such securities at certain times, increased likelihood of shareholder litigation and insider trading
allegations against such companies’ executives and board members, including the Advisers’
principals, and increased costs associated with each of the aforementioned risks.
Lack of Unilateral Control. Even if a Fund is the majority investor or controlling shareholder,
as applicable, of a portfolio company, in certain circumstances it may not have unilateral control of
the portfolio company. To the extent a Fund invests alongside third parties, such as institutional co-
investors or private equity funds of other sponsors, or makes a minority investment, the relevant
portfolio companies may be controlled or influenced by persons who have economic or business
interests, investment or operational goals, tax strategies or other considerations that differ from or
are inconsistent with those of the Funds or their Limited Partners. Such third parties may be in a
position to take action contrary to the Fund’s business, tax or other interests, and the Fund may not
be in a position to limit such contrary actions or otherwise protect the value of its investment. When
taking non-control positions, a Fund generally will seek to negotiate certain negative controls and
veto rights on major decisions, but there can be no assurance that a Fund will be able to control the
timing or occurrence of an exit strategy for such portfolio companies in a manner that maximizes or
protects value.
Material Non-Public Information; Other Regulatory Restrictions. As a result of the
operations of the Advisers and their affiliates, the Advisers frequently come into possession of
confidential or material non-public information. Therefore, the Advisers and their affiliates may have
access to material non-public information that may be relevant to an investment decision to be made
by a Fund. Consequently, a Fund may be restricted from initiating a transaction or selling an
investment which, if such information had not been known to it, may have been undertaken on
account of applicable securities laws or the Advisers’ internal policies.
Similarly, anti-money laundering, anti-boycott and economic and trade sanction laws and
regulations in the United States and other jurisdictions may prevent the Advisers or the Funds from
entering into transactions with certain individuals or jurisdictions. The United States Department of
the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and other governmental bodies
administer and enforce laws, regulations and other pronouncements that establish economic and trade
sanctions on behalf of the United States. Among other things, these sanctions may prohibit
transactions with, or the provision of services to, certain individuals or portfolio companies owned
or operated by such persons, or located in jurisdictions identified from time to time by OFAC.
Additionally, antitrust laws in the United States and other jurisdictions give broad discretion to the
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the United States Department of Justice and other U.S. and non-
U.S. regulators and governmental bodies to challenge, impose conditions on, or reject certain
transactions. In certain circumstances, antitrust restrictions relating to one Fund’s acquisition of a
portfolio company may preclude other Funds from making an attractive acquisition or require one or
more other Funds to sell all or a portion of certain portfolio companies owned by them.
As a result of any of the foregoing, a Fund may be adversely affected because of the Advisers’
inability or unwillingness to participate in transactions that may violate such laws or regulations, or
by remedies imposed by any regulators or governmental bodies. Any such laws or regulations may
make it difficult or may prevent a Fund from pursuing investment opportunities, require the sale of
part or all of certain portfolio companies on a timeline or in a manner deemed undesirable by the
Advisers or may limit the ability of one or more portfolio companies from conducting their intended
business in whole or in part. Consequently, there can be no assurance that any Fund will be able to
participate in all potential investment opportunities that fall within its investment objectives.
Non-Controlling Investments. The Funds may hold meaningful minority stakes in privately
held companies and in some cases may have limited minority protection rights. In addition, during
the process of exiting investments, the Funds at times may hold minority equity stakes of any size
such as might occur if portfolio companies are taken public. As is the case with minority holdings in
general, such minority stakes in portfolio companies that the Funds hold may lack some or all of
control characteristics of majority stakes in such portfolio companies, as well as the valuation
premiums accorded majority or controlling stakes, and such portfolio companies may be controlled
or influenced by persons who have economic or business interests or goals or tax or other
considerations that differ from or are inconsistent with those of the Funds or their Limited Partners.
Where a Fund holds a minority stake, it will be more difficult for such Fund to liquidate its interests
than it would be had the Fund owned a controlling interest in such company. Even if a Fund has
contractual rights to seek liquidity of its minority interests in such companies, it may be very difficult
to sell such interests or seek a sale of such company upon terms acceptable to such Fund, especially
in cases where the interests of the other investors in such company have different business and
investment objectives and goals.
Director Liability. The Advisers will often seek the right to appoint one or more
representatives to the board of directors (or similar governing body) of the companies in which the
Funds invest. Serving on the board of directors (or similar governing body) of a portfolio company
exposes the Funds’ representatives, and ultimately the Funds, to potential liability. Not all portfolio
companies may obtain insurance with respect to such liability, and the insurance that portfolio
companies do obtain may be insufficient to adequately protect officers and directors from such
liability. In addition, involvement in litigation can be time consuming for such persons and can divert
the attention of such persons from the Funds’ investment activities. Co-investors and/or co-
investment vehicles may indirectly benefit from the Advisers’ appointment of such directors,
although co-investors (including their respective co-investment vehicles, even if managed by the
Advisers) will not typically bear the cost of liability insurance related to such appointment to the
extent additional liability insurance is purchased by the Funds.
Possibility of Fraud or Other Misconduct of Employees and Service Providers. Misconduct
by employees of the Advisers, portfolio company officers or employees, service providers to the
foregoing and/or their respective affiliates could cause significant losses to the Funds. Misconduct
may include entering into transactions without authorization, the failure to comply with operational
and risk procedures, including due diligence procedures, misrepresentations as to investments being
considered by the Funds, the improper use or disclosure of confidential or material non-public
information, which could result in litigation or serious financial harm, including limiting the Funds’
business prospects or future marketing activities, and non-compliance with applicable laws or
regulations and the concealing of any of the foregoing. Such activities may result in reputational
damage, litigation, business disruption and/or financial losses to the Funds. The Advisers have
controls and procedures through which they seek to minimize the risk of such misconduct occurring.
However, no assurances can be given that the Advisers will be able to identify or prevent such
misconduct.
Delayed Schedule K-1s. The Funds may not be able to provide final Schedule K-1s to Limited
Partners for any given fiscal year until after the initial tax filing deadlines for Limited Partners’ tax
returns. Accordingly, Limited Partners may be required to obtain extensions of the filing dates for
their U.S. federal, state and local income tax returns.
Uncertain Economic, Social and Political Environment. Consumer, corporate and financial
confidence may be adversely affected by current or future tensions around the world, fear of terrorist
activity and/or military conflicts, localized or global financial crises or other sources of political,
social or economic unrest. Such erosion of confidence may lead to or extend a localized or global
economic downturn. A climate of uncertainty may reduce the availability of potential investment
opportunities, and increases the difficulty of modeling market conditions, potentially reducing the
accuracy of financial projections. In addition, limited availability of credit for consumers,
homeowners and businesses, including credit used to acquire businesses, in an uncertain environment
or economic downturn may have an adverse effect on the economy generally and on the ability of a
Fund and its portfolio companies to execute their respective strategies and to receive an attractive
multiple of earnings on the disposition of businesses. This may slow the rate of future investments
by such Fund and result in longer holding periods for investments. Furthermore, such uncertainty or
general economic downturn may have an adverse effect upon such Fund’s portfolio companies.
Market Conditions. The capital markets have within the past decade experienced great
volatility and financial turmoil. Moreover, governmental measures undertaken in response to such
turmoil (whether regulatory or financial in nature) may have a negative effect on market conditions.
General fluctuations in the market prices of securities and economic conditions generally may reduce
the availability of attractive investment opportunities for a Fund and may affect a Fund’s ability to
make investments. Instability in the securities markets and economic conditions generally (including
a slow-down in economic growth and/or changes in interest rates or foreign exchange rates) may also
increase the risks inherent in a Fund’s investments and could have a negative impact on the
performance and/or valuation of the portfolio companies. A Fund’s performance can be affected by
deterioration in the capital markets and by market events, such as the onset of the credit crisis in the
summer of 2007 or the downgrading of the credit rating of the United States in 2011, which, among
other things, can impact the public market comparable earnings multiples used to value privately held
portfolio companies and investors’ risk-free rate of return. Movements in foreign exchange rates may
adversely affect the value of investments in portfolio companies and a Fund’s performance. Volatility
and illiquidity in the financial sector may have an adverse effect on the ability of a Fund to sell and/or
partially dispose of its portfolio company investments. Such adverse effects may include the
requirement of a Fund to pay break-up, termination or other fees and expenses in the event such Fund
is not able to close a transaction (whether due to the lenders’ unwillingness to provide previously
committed financing or otherwise) and/or the inability of the Funds to dispose of investments at
prices that the Advisers believe reflect the fair value of such investments. The impact of market and
other economic events may also affect a Fund’s ability to raise funding to support its investment
objective.
Deterioration of Credit Markets May Affect Ability to Finance and Consummate Investments.
The deterioration of the global credit markets has made it more difficult for investment funds such
as the Funds to obtain favorable financing for investments. A widening of credit spreads, coupled
with the deterioration of the sub-prime and global debt markets and a rise in interest rates, has
dramatically reduced investor demand for high yield debt and senior bank debt, which in turn has led
some investment banks and other lenders to be unwilling to finance new private equity investments
or to only offer committed financing for these investments on unattractive terms. The Funds’ ability
to generate attractive investment returns may be adversely affected to the extent the Funds are unable
to obtain favorable financing terms for their investments. Moreover, to the extent that such
marketplace events are not temporary and continue, they may have an adverse impact on the
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The Advisers and their management persons have not been subject to any material legal or
disciplinary events required to be discussed in this Brochure.
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TZP Management is affiliated with other related investment advisers registered with the SEC
under the Advisers Act pursuant to TZP Management’s registration in accordance with SEC
guidance. These affiliated investment advisers operate as a single advisory business together with
TZP Management and serve as managers or general partners of the Funds and other pooled vehicles
and generally share common owners, officers, partners, employees, consultants or persons occupying
similar positions.
One of TZP Management’s partners is the sole owner of a captive insurance company that
was formed to ensure against certain contingent risks of TZP Management, TZP Capital Fund II
Manager, TZP Capital Fund III Manager, TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager, TZP Small Cap Fund II
Manager and TZP Group Investments Manager. However, there is no business relationship between
the insurance company and the Funds.
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TRADING The Advisers have adopted the TZP Group Code of Ethics and Securities Trading Policy and
Procedures (the “Code”), which sets forth standards of conduct that are expected of TZP Group
principals and employees and addresses conflicts that arise from personal trading. The Code requires
TZP Group personnel to report their personal securities transactions, prohibits or requires pre-
clearance for TZP Group personnel from directly or indirectly acquiring beneficial ownership or
disposing of securities in an initial public offering, and prohibits TZP Group personnel from directly
or indirectly acquiring beneficial ownership of securities with limited exceptions, without first
obtaining approval from the TZP Group Chief Compliance Officer. In addition, the Code requires
such personnel to comply with procedures designed to prevent the misuse of, or trading upon,
material non-public information. A copy of the Code will be provided to any Limited Partner or
prospective limited partner upon request to Tiffany R. Shatzkes, the TZP Group Chief Compliance
Officer, at (212) 398-0300. Personal securities transactions by employees who manage client
accounts are required to be conducted in a manner that prioritizes the client’s interests in client
eligible investments.
The Advisers and their affiliated persons may come into possession, from time to time, of
material nonpublic or other confidential information about public companies which, if disclosed,
might affect an investor’s decision to buy, sell or hold a security. Under applicable law, the Advisers
and their affiliated persons would be prohibited from improperly disclosing or using such information
for their personal benefit or for the benefit of any person, regardless of whether such person is a client
of the Advisers.
Accordingly, should the Advisers or any of their affiliated persons come into possession of
material nonpublic or other confidential information with respect to any public company, the
Advisers would be prohibited from communicating such information to clients, and the Advisers will
have no responsibility or liability for failing to disclose such information to clients as a result of
following their policies and procedures designed to comply with applicable law. Similar restrictions
may be applicable as a result of the Advisers’ personnel serving as directors of public companies and
may restrict trading on behalf of clients, including the Funds.
Principals and employees of the Advisers and their affiliates may directly or indirectly own
an interest in Funds, including the Funds or certain co-investment funds. To the extent that co-
investment funds exist, such funds may invest in one or more of the same portfolio companies as the
Funds. Co-invest opportunities may also be presented to certain affiliates of the Advisers, as well as
third party investors and other persons, and such co-investments may be effected through co-
investment vehicles or directly in a particular portfolio company. Such co-investment opportunities
generally will be allocated in the manner described under “Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies and Risk of Loss.”
The Advisers and their affiliates, principals and employees may carry on investment activities
for their own accounts and for family members, friends or others who do not invest in the Funds, and
may give advice and recommend securities to vehicles which may differ from advice given to, or
securities recommended or bought for the Funds even though their investment objectives may be the
same or similar. The operative documents and investment programs of certain Funds sponsored by
TZP Group may restrict, limit or prohibit, in whole or subject to certain procedural requirements,
investments of certain other vehicles in issuers held by such Funds or may give priority with respect
to investments to such Funds or their portfolio companies. Some of these restrictions could be waived
by Limited Partners (or their representatives) in such Funds.
From time to time, the Advisers may advance funds on behalf of a Fund and contribute such
amounts to such Fund as a special interim capital contribution for investment, to be redeemed at a
later date. A yield amount in connection with such borrowing typically is borne by the relevant Fund
consistent with the Limited Partnership Agreement (or other governing document.
In borrowing on behalf of a Fund, the Advisers are subject to conflicts of interest between
repaying their obligations and retaining such borrowed amounts for the benefit of the Fund, and in
circumstances where interest accrues on any such outstanding borrowings at a rate lower than the
relevant Fund’s preferred return, are expected to have incentives to cause the Fund to borrow in this
manner rather than drawing down capital commitments. Where a preferred return begins to accrue
after capital contributions are due (regardless of when the Fund borrows, makes the relevant
investment, or pays expenses) and ceases to accrue upon return of these capital contributions, the use
of borrowing to shorten the period between calling and returning capital limits the amount of time
the preferred return will accrue. In circumstances where there is not a preferred return on funds
borrowed in advance or in lieu of calling capital, Fund-level borrowing typically will reduce the
amount of preferred return to which the Limited Partners would otherwise be entitled had the General
Partner called capital, and thus could result in the relevant General Partner receiving Carried Interest
sooner than it would without borrowing. In addition, when the Management Fee is calculated as a
percentage of invested capital, a Limited Partner may pay Management Fees on borrowed amounts
used to fund investments that have not yet been realized even though such amounts would not accrue
preferred return as described above. It is expected that the costs relating to the establishment and/or
maintenance of a subscription line of credit will be significant, and there can be no assurance that the
benefits to Limited Partners will be commensurate with such costs.
The Advisers will effect such borrowings in a manner they believe to be fair and equitable to
the relevant Fund, as applicable and consistent with the Advisers’ obligations to the Fund under the
Limited Partnership Agreement (or other governing document).
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The Advisers do not intend to regularly engage in public securities transactions, and instead
focus on securities transactions of private companies. However, the Advisers generally purchase and
sell such companies through privately-negotiated transactions in which the services of a broker-
dealer may be retained. The Advisers may also distribute securities to investors in a Fund or sell such
securities, including through using a broker-dealer, if a public trading market exists.
To the extent that the Advisers engage a broker-dealer, such selection will be based on a
variety of factors. These may include (i) execution capabilities with respect to the relevant type of
order; (ii) commissions charged; (iii) the reputation of the firm being considered; and (iv)
responsiveness to requests for trade data and other financial information.
As a result, although the Advisers generally will seek reasonable rates for such services, the
market for such services involves more subjective evaluations than public securities brokerage
transactions, and the Funds may not pay the lowest commission or fee for such services.
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The investments made by the Funds are generally private, illiquid and long-term in nature.
Accordingly, the review process is not directed toward a short-term decision to dispose of securities.
However, the Advisers closely monitor companies in which the Funds invest, and the TZP Group
Chief Financial Officer periodically checks to confirm that each Fund is maintained in accordance
with its stated objectives.
Each Fund will provide to each of its Limited Partners (i) annual financial statements (which
will be GAAP audited financial statements) as well as quarterly unaudited financial statements, (ii)
annual tax information necessary for each Limited Partner’s tax return and (iii) at the time of delivery
of the financial statements, reports providing a description of all investments held by the Funds and
a narrative summary of the status of each such investment.
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The Advisers and/or their affiliates may provide certain business or consulting services to
companies in each Fund’s portfolio and may receive compensation from these companies in
connection with such services. As described in the Funds’ Limited Partnership Agreements, this
compensation may, in many cases, offset a portion of the Management Fees paid by Funds. However,
in other cases (e.g., reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses directly related to a portfolio
company), these fees may be in addition to Management Fees. See “Fees and Compensation.”
From time to time, the Advisers may enter into solicitation arrangements pursuant to which
they compensate third parties for referrals that result in a potential Limited Partner becoming a
Limited Partner in a Fund. Any fees and expenses payable to any such placement agents will be borne
by the Advisers indirectly through an offset against the Management Fee, although related expenses
incurred pursuant to the relevant placement agent or similar agreement, including but not limited to
placement agent travel, meal and entertainment expenses, typically are borne by the relevant Fund(s).
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The Advisers maintain custody of the Funds’ assets held in each Fund’s name with the
following qualified custodians: First Republic Bank and Silicon Valley Bank. However, TZP
Management, TZP Capital Fund II Manager, TZP Capital Fund III Manager, TZP Small Cap Fund I
Manager, TZP Small Cap Fund II Manager, and TZP Group Investments Manager are deemed to
have “custody” within the meaning of the Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-2 (“Custody Rule”) because
their affiliates serve as the Funds’ General Partners. In compliance with the Custody Rule, the Funds’
financial statements will be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
and subject to an annual audit by an independent public accountant registered with the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board. Additionally, the Funds’ audited financial statements will be
distributed to each Fund’s Limited Partners within 120 days of the respective Fund’s fiscal year end.
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The Advisers have discretionary authority to manage investments on behalf of each Fund
pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreements and management agreements described under
“Advisory Business.” As a general policy, the Advisers do not allow clients to place limitations on
this authority. Pursuant to the terms of the Limited Partnership Agreements, however, the Advisers
may enter into Side Letter arrangements with certain Limited Partners whereby the terms applicable
to such Limited Partners’ investments in the Funds may be altered or varied, including, in some cases,
the right to opt-out of certain investments for legal, tax, regulatory or other similar reasons. The
Advisers assume this discretionary authority pursuant to the terms of the management agreements
and powers of attorney executed by the Limited Partners of the Funds.
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The Advisers have adopted Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures (the “Proxy Policy”) to
address how they will vote proxies, as applicable, for each Fund’s portfolio investments. The Proxy
Policy seeks to ensure that the Advisers vote proxies (or similar instruments) in the best interest of
the Funds, including where there may be material conflicts of interest in voting proxies. Each of the
Advisers generally believes its interests are aligned with those of Funds’ Limited Partners, through
the principals’ beneficial ownership interests in the Funds and therefore will not seek Limited Partner
approval or direction when voting proxies. In the event that there is or may be a conflict of interest
in voting proxies, the Proxy Policy provides that the Advisers may address the conflict using several
alternatives, including by seeking the approval or concurrence of a Fund’s LP Advisory Committee
on the proposed proxy vote or through other alternatives set forth in the Proxy Policy. Additionally,
a Fund’s LP Advisory Committee may approve an Adviser’s vote in a particular solicitation. The
Advisers do not consider service on portfolio company boards by TZP Group personnel or their
receipt of management or other fees from portfolio companies to create a material conflict of interest
in voting proxies with respect to such companies. In addition, the Proxy Policy sets forth certain
specific proxy voting guidelines followed by the Advisers when voting proxies on behalf of the
Funds. If you would like a copy of the Advisers’ complete Proxy Policy or information regarding
how the Advisers voted proxies for particular portfolio companies, please contact Tiffany Shatzkes,
the TZP Group Chief Compliance Officer, at (212) 398-0300 and it will be provided to you at no
charge.
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The Advisers do not require prepayment of Management Fees six months or more in advance
or have any other events requiring disclosure under this item of the Brochure.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ABOUT CERTAIN PRINCIPALS OF TZP MANAGEMENT SAMUEL L. KATZ Samuel L. Katz, born 1965, founded TZP Group in March 2007. Mr. Katz serves as the
Managing Partner and as a member of the Investment Committee for TZP Capital Fund I, TZP
Capital Fund II, TZP Capital Fund III and the Investment Committee for TZP Small Cap Fund I. Mr.
Katz began his career in 1986 as a financial analyst at Drexel Burnham Lambert. From 1988 to 1992,
he was an Associate and Vice President at The Blackstone Group. From 1992 to 1995, Mr. Katz
invested in private and public equity as Co-Chairman of Saber Capital, Inc. and Vice President of
Dickstein Partners Inc. In 1996 he joined HFS Incorporated, the predecessor of Cendant Corporation.
Mr. Katz served on Cendant Corporation’s Investment Committee and held various operating and
management roles, including CEO of Cendant Internet Group (2000), Chairman and CEO of
Travelport Limited (2001-2005), Co-Chairman of Affinion Group, Inc. (2003-2005) and Chairman
and CEO of the Financial Services Division (2003). After Cendant Corporation, Mr. Katz joined
MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc. as CEO of MacAndrews & Forbes Acquisition Holdings Inc.
(2006-2007). Mr. Katz is a member of the Boards of Directors of The Water Cooler Group (WCG),
LLC, BQ Resorts, LLC, Cloud 5, LLC, Global Employment Solutions, Inc., Snap Fitness Holdings,
Inc., University Furnishings, L.P., Family Entertainment Group Holdings, LLC, HomeRiver Group
Holdings, LLC, Hylan Holdings, LLC, BigName Holdings, LLC d/b/a Envelopes.com, Pyramid
Management Holdings, LLC, Triangle Home Fashions Holdings, LLC, Whitestone Home
Furnishings, LLC (d/b/a The Saatva Company), Dwellworks Investors, LLC, Pennant Park Floating
Rate Capital Ltd. and Pennant Park Investment Corporation, and serves as a member of both the
Executive Committee of YRF Darca and the Managing Board of Darca.
Mr. Katz received his B.A. magna cum laude in Economics from Columbia College in 1986.
Disciplinary History
There are no legal or disciplinary events to disclose with respect to Mr. Katz.
Other Business Activities
As noted above, Mr. Katz is a member of the board of Pennant Park Floating Rate Capital
Ltd. and Pennant Park Investment Corporation. In addition, he is the Co-chair of the Pennant Park
Audit Committee. Mr. Katz is the sole owner of a captive insurance company that was formed to
ensure against certain contingent risks of TZP Management, TZP Capital Fund II Manager, TZP
Capital Fund III Manager, TZP Small Cap Fund I Manager, TZP Small Cap Fund II Manager and
TZP Group Investments Manager. However, there is no business relationship between the insurance
company and TZP Management’s Funds.
Otherwise, Mr. Katz is not engaged in any investment-related business outside of his roles
with TZP Management and its affiliates.
Mr. Katz receives additional compensation in connection with the Pennant Park Pennant Park
Floating Rate Capital Ltd., Pennant Park Investment Corporation, and the Pennant Park Audit
Committee.
As the Managing Partner of TZP Group, Mr. Katz is responsible for implementing and
overseeing the investment strategy of the clients of TZP Group. Mr. Katz is not subject to the
supervision of any other individual other than, with respect to compliance matters, the TZP
VLADIMIR M. GUTIN Vladimir M. Gutin, born 1967, joined TZP Group in July 2007. Mr. Gutin serves as a Partner
and as a member of the Investment Committee for TZP Capital Fund I, TZP Capital Fund II, and
TZP Capital Fund III and the Investment Committee for TZP Small Cap Fund I. Mr. Gutin began his
career in 1990 as a research assistant at The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. After
receiving his M.B.A. in 1994, Mr. Gutin joined the Financial Institutions Group of Goldman, Sachs
and Co., where he served as Managing Director and Co-Head of the Specialty Finance Group. Mr.
Gutin serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Global Employment Solutions, Inc.,
HomeRiver Group Holdings, LLC, Kingsbridge Holdings, LLC, QE Parent, LLC, and DMRS
Holdings, LLC.
Mr. Gutin received his B.A. in Economics from The Johns Hopkins University in 1989 and
his M.B.A. with highest distinction from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth in 1994.
Disciplinary History
There are no legal or disciplinary events to disclose with respect to Mr. Gutin.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Gutin is not engaged in any investment-related business outside of his roles with TZP
Management and its affiliates.
Mr. Gutin does not receive any additional compensation that is required to be disclosed.
As a Partner of TZP Group, Mr. Gutin is responsible for implementing and overseeing the
investment strategy of the clients of TZP Group. Mr. Gutin is not subject to the supervision of any
other individual other than Samuel L. Katz and, with respect to compliance matters, the TZP
DANIEL H. GALPERN Daniel H. Galpern, born 1971, joined TZP Group in July 2008. Mr. Galpern serves as Partner
and as a member of the Investment Committee for TZP Capital Fund I, TZP Capital Fund II and TZP
Capital Fund III and the Investment Committee for TZP Small Cap Fund I. Mr. Galpern began his
career in 1996 as a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
LLP. In 2000, Mr. Galpern joined TD Capital Communications Partners as an associate, becoming
Vice President in 2002. At TD Capital Communications Partners, Mr. Galpern originated, executed
and monitored private equity investments in the media, communications and business services
industries. In 2003, Mr. Galpern joined CurtCo Media Labs, LLC as its Executive Vice President and
then became its Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Galpern is a member of the Board of Directors of Water
Cooler Group (WCG), LLC, Snap Fitness Holdings, Inc., ASSOS of Switzerland, S.A., University
Furnishings, LP, Hylan Holdings, LLC, This Old House Holdings, LLC, and Children’s Rights, Inc.
Mr. Galpern received his B.S. in Political Science from Washington University in 1993 and
his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 1996.
Disciplinary History
There are no legal or disciplinary events to disclose with respect to Mr. Galpern.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Galpern is not engaged in any investment-related business outside of his roles with TZP
Management and its affiliates.
Additional Compensation
Mr. Galpern does not receive any additional compensation that is required to be disclosed.
As a Partner of TZP Group, Mr. Galpern is responsible for implementing and overseeing the
investment strategy of the clients of TZP Group. Mr. Galpern is not subject to the supervision of any
other individual other than Samuel L. Katz and, with respect to compliance matters, the TZP
PAUL N. DAVIS Paul N. Davis, born 1979, joined TZP Group in August 2008. Mr. Davis serves as Partner
and as a member of the Investment Committee for TZP Capital Fund I, TZP Capital Fund II and TZP
Capital Fund III. Mr. Davis began his career in 2002 as a Financial Analyst in the Investment Banking
Division of Citigroup Inc., where, during his tenure, he worked on numerous M&A and financing
transactions. In 2004, he joined the corporate strategic planning department of The Walt Disney
Company as a Senior Analyst. Mr. Davis serves as a member of the Boards of Directors of Water
Cooler Group, LLC, Cloud5, LLC, Pyramid Management Holdings, LLC, and Hylan Holdings, LLC.
Mr. Davis received his B.B.A. in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan
in 2002 and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 2008.
Disciplinary History
There are no legal or disciplinary events to disclose with respect to Mr. Davis.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Davis is not engaged in any investment-related business outside of his roles with TZP
Management and its affiliates.
Mr. Davis does not receive any additional compensation that is required to be disclosed.
As a Partner of TZP Group, Mr. Davis is responsible for implementing and overseeing the
investment strategy of the clients of TZP Group. Mr. Davis is not subject to the supervision of any
other individual other than Samuel L. Katz and, with respect to compliance matters, the TZP
RODNEY ESHELMAN III Rodney Eshelman III, born 1976, Partner, joined TZP as a TZP Small Cap Fund I Partner in
September 2014. Mr. Eshelman also serves as a member of the Investment Committee for TZP Small
Cap Fund I. Mr. Eshelman began his career in 1998 as an Analyst in the Corporate Finance Division
of PaineWebber, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions in the consumer products and retail
sectors. In 2000, he joined JPMorgan Partners where he focused on growth equity, recapitalizations,
and buyout investments in the business services, consumer, healthcare, and industrial sectors. In
2004, he joined Crystal Ridge Partners, a private equity firm that invests in small deals market
companies in the business services and light manufacturing sectors. As a Founding Member and
Managing Director of Crystal Ridge Partners, Mr. Eshelman originated, executed, and monitored
numerous control recapitalizations with founder and family owned businesses. In 2011, he co-
founded Alston Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in small deals market companies
in the business services and specialty manufacturing sectors. At Alston Capital Partners, he focused
on growth equity and control recapitalizations in founder and family owned businesses. Mr.
Eshelman serves on the Boards of Directors of BigName Holdings, LLC d/b/a Envelopes.com,
Family Entertainment Group Holdings, LLC, Library Associates Holdings, LLC, DMRS Holdings,
LLC, The Black Tux, Inc, and FreshAddress TopCo, LLC.
Mr. Eshelman received his A.B. with distinction from Duke University in 1998 and his
M.B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 2005.
Disciplinary History
There are no legal or disciplinary events to disclose with respect to Mr. Eshelman.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Eshelman is not engaged in any investment-related business outside of his roles with TZP
Management and its affiliates.
Mr. Eshelman does not receive any additional compensation that is required to be disclosed.
As a Partner of TZP Small Cap Fund I, Mr. Eshelman is responsible for implementing and
overseeing the investment strategy of the clients of TZP Group. Mr. Eshelman is not subject to the
supervision of any other individual other than Samuel L. Katz and, with respect to compliance
matters, the TZP Management Chief Compliance Officer.
WILLIAM H. HUNSCHER, JR. William H. Hunscher, born 1962, Partner, joined TZP as a TZP Small Cap Fund I Partner in
July 2014. Mr. Hunscher also serves as a member of the Investment Committee for TZP Small Cap
Fund I. Mr. Hunscher began his career in 1986 as a Financial Analyst with Lehman Brothers. From
1988 to 1992, he was an associate at The Blackstone Group. From 1993 to 2000, Mr. Hunscher was
a Partner and Head of Corporate Development for Arnold Palmer Golf Management, where he built
a leading owner and operator of high quality, branded golf courses and golf schools across the United
States. In 2000, Mr. Hunscher conceived and co-founded SharedEquity LLC, an innovative financial
product designed to create financial liquidity and diversity for employees and angel investors of
private, venture-backed companies. In 2001, Mr. Hunscher joined Mr. Katz at Cendant Corporation
where, as an Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, he led numerous transactions in
the hospitality, car rental, timeshare, travel and related industries. From 2003 to 2008, Mr. Hunscher
was a Managing Member of CHK Capital Partners, a small deals market-focused private investment
advisory firm focused on acquiring and building businesses within the State of Maine. During this
time, he founded and was Chief Executive Officer of CLYNK LLC, an innovative, consumer-facing
recycling company. From 2008 to 2013, Mr. Hunscher was a Partner with Blueshift Partners, LLC,
an independent investment fund geared towards opportunistic investments in early stage companies,
one of which was Bath Simple LLC, where Mr. Hunscher served as Founder and Chief Executive
Officer from 2010 to 2013. Mr. Hunscher serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Family
Entertainment Group Holdings, LLC, Library Associates Holdings, LLC, This Old House Holdings,
LLC, DMRS Holdings, LLC, Advocate Holdings, LLC, FreshAddress TopCo, LLC, Dynamic
Communities TopCo, LLC.
Mr. Hunscher received his B.A. in English from Wesleyan University in 1985. He is a former
President of the Board of The Breakwater School in Portland, Maine.
Disciplinary History
There are no legal or disciplinary events to disclose with respect to Mr. Hunscher.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Hunscher is not engaged in any investment-related business outside of his roles with TZP
Management and its affiliates.
Mr. Hunscher does not receive any additional compensation that is required to be disclosed.
As a Partner of TZP Small Cap Fund I, Mr. Hunscher is responsible for implementing and
overseeing the investment strategy of the clients of TZP Group. Mr. Hunscher is not subject to the
supervision of any other individual other than Samuel L. Katz and, with respect to compliance
matters, the TZP Management Chief Compliance Officer.
DANIEL J. GASPAR Daniel J. Gaspar, born 1979, Partner, joined TZP as a TZP Small Cap Fund I Partner in
October 2017. Mr. Gaspar serves as a member of the Investment Committee for TZP Small Cap Fund
I. Mr. Gaspar began his career in 2001 as an investment banker in the Global Media and
Communications Group at Morgan Stanley, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions and
corporate finance transactions. In 2005, he joined Trimaran Capital Partners, where he focused on
buyout investments across the media, restaurant and transportation industries. In 2007, Mr. Gaspar
co-founded CNPrivate Equity Partners (later known as Gotham Equity Partners). At Gotham, Mr.
Gaspar was responsible for sourcing and leading investments in several business services and
consumer products companies. In 2011, Mr. Gaspar joined High Road Capital Partners, where he
was later promoted to Partner. At High Road, Mr. Gaspar focused on leveraged buyouts of lower-
middle-market companies across a variety of industries, including consumer products, industrial
services, healthcare services and manufacturing. Mr. Gaspar currently serves on the Board of
Directors of Advocate Holdings, LLC and Dynamic Communities TopCo, LLC.
Mr. Gaspar received a B.S. in economics from The Wharton School of the University of
Pennsylvania in 2001 and an M.B.A. in finance from Columbia Business School, graduating Beta
Gamma Sigma, in 2005.
Disciplinary History
There are no legal or disciplinary events to disclose with respect to Mr. Gaspar.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Gaspar is not engaged in any investment-related business outside of his roles with TZP
Management and its affiliates.
Additional Compensation
Mr. Gaspar does not receive any additional compensation that is required to be disclosed.
As a Partner of TZP Small Cap Fund I, Mr. Gaspar is responsible for implementing and
overseeing the investment strategy of the clients of TZP Group. Mr. Gaspar is not subject to the
supervision of any other individual other than Samuel L. Katz and, with respect to compliance
matters, the TZP Management Chief Compliance Officer.
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