June, 2009
GLP is pleased to announce the addition of nine new Operating Partners to increase the total GLP Operating Network to forty-seven.

The Operating Partners referenced below are former and current CEOs, Chairmen and senior executives and are all considered thought leaders in their respective industries. We feel privileged to be forming a relationship to pursue opportunities with them and anticipate these individuals helping us in our ongoing pursuit of complete sector and geographic coverage and believe that each individual’s unique insights, advice and expertise will prove invaluable across all sectors.

Peter Giamalva Peter has exceptional experience in travel and tourism in the US and will be of huge benefit in an area of increasing focus for GLP.

Peter Johnson Peter brings incredible expertise to our media and entertainment efforts in addition to a huge network of relationships globally.

Sir Geoff Mulcahy With his reign at Kingfisher containing many high-profile and legendary M&A deals, Sir Geoff is a great addition to our retail and consumer lifestyle operations.

Frank Napolitano A former IHRSA board member, Frank is one of the leading figures in both the fitness club and equipment industries.

William Sherlock Bill is a leading operator in gaming and continues to bolster the management teams that GLP can leverage in the Vegas market.

Wilf Walsh Wilf brings excellent operational experience and years of experience in growing brands across at least three of GLP’s sectors.

Johanna Waterous Johanna has an unmatched knowledge of the UK high street and is a regular spokesperson for the industry. For Johanna’s current thoughts on the sector, please refer to the back page of this issue of the Quarterly Review where she is interviewed by GLP.

Jim Weight Jim’s significant financial skills make him invaluable in examining many of the distressed opportunities currently arising in the market.

The experience and expertise this network of individuals has brought to GLP has provided a fundamental boost to GLP’s core objectives of generating proprietary deal flow, providing focused due diligence support and adding incremental portfolio company management as well as board talent.

Mark Harms comments that “The network was one of the key building blocks in creating our business. With the talent our new Operating Partners bring to the firm I think this is a win/win situation for everyone involved with GLP”.

David Giampaolo, CEO of Pi Capital and existing Operating Partner, noted “The Operating Partner network within GLP is very strong and continues to grow. I firmly believe that, in the current economic cycle, access to this calibre of people will provide GLP with a competitive advantage.”

We would be more than happy to discuss opportunities where GLP and our Operating Partner network may prove beneficial to your situation.

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