We believe in long-term, strategic partnership, built on trust and driven by core values. Honesty. We maintain the highest personal and corporate ethics through honesty and fair dealing. Partnership. We are dedicated to a true partnership with our management teams, our colleagues, our investors, and all others who help us achieve our mission. Respect. We aim to be respectful in all of our interactions. Long Term. Our focus is always on the long-term best interests of the companies and investors we serve. Diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity. Human Capital. We seek to continuously build human capital. Hard Work. Our success is grounded in hard work and rigorous analysis. Relationships. We enjoy our work and the relationships that come from it. Giving Back. We hope to make the world a better place by giving back to the communities in which we live and work. Mark Lovett, David Horing, Former Tekni-Plex CEO Paul Young, and David Musicant We are committed to partnering with existing management teams to drive long-term, collaborative success. 80+ PERCENT CEO Finish Rate We support existing CEOs and management teams throughout our partnership, resulting in low leadership turnover. 25 YEAR Fund Life Our 25-year fund life allows us to focus on the long-term best interest of companies. 27 YEARS In Private Equity Since 1994, we've built a strong track record of value creation for our investors and with our management team partners. Kevin Penn, Helen Chiang, and Former Learning Care Group CEO Barbara Beck Here are the stories about how we’ve partnered with others like you. Chris Chocola CTB INTERNATIONAL Barbara Beck LEARNING CARE GROUP Mel Hall SPECIALTYCARE Phil Horlock BLUE BIRD “One of the great assets that the team brings is their approach toward partnering.” CHRIS CHOCOLA CTB INTERNATIONAL (PAST INVESTMENT) play video INVESTOR LOG-IN CONTACT SITEMAP TERMS OF USE © 2021 American Securities. All Rights Reserved. a FINE site.

investment philosophy We dedicate the time, energy, and resources to help every company achieve its full potential. Aaron Maeng, Kevin Penn, Former Metaldyne Performance Group CEO George Thanopoulos, and Loren Easton Leading Companies Scale industry players that are growing market share Attractive Industries Secular tailwinds with long-term demand Experienced Management Partnership with proven managers who make personally meaningful equity investments with us Capital Preservation Sustainable competitive advantages with growth levers $7B current fund $300 - $700M typical equity investment The Aspen Group CEO Bob Fontana and Lee Dranikoff A relatively concentrated portfolio allows us to focus on each and every management team partnership. 23 Current Companies 42 Colleagues on Investment Team 53 Colleagues in Resources Group We work closely with management teams to drive long-term value. Learn more about partnering with us. INVESTOR LOG-IN CONTACT SITEMAP TERMS OF USE © 2021 American Securities. All Rights Reserved. a FINE site.