Leonard Green & Partners Closes $5.3 Billion Private Equity Fund

Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. announced today the closing of its
latest private equity fund, Green Equity Investors V, L.P., with total
commitments of $5.3 billion. Founded in 1989, Leonard Green & Partners
now manages approximately $9 billion in capital commitments.

The investment activities of Leonard Green & Partners are led by
Managing Partners John G. Danhakl, Peter J. Nolan, and Jonathan D.
Sokoloff. In Green Equity Investors V, the partners will continue to
pursue the same successful middle market investment strategy employed
over the last 18 years.

Investors in Green Equity Investors V include a diverse group of
domestic and international public and corporate pension funds, funds
of funds, endowments, private foundations, banks, insurance companies,
and family offices.

About Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.

Located in Los Angeles, California, Leonard Green & Partners is a
private investment firm established in 1989 to make primarily control
investments in a diversified portfolio of middle market companies.
Leonard Green & Partners manages approximately $9 billion in equity
commitments and has invested in 42 companies with an aggregate value
of over $31 billion. The firm's investments are focused primarily on
North American companies in a range of sectors including retail,
consumer products, distribution, media, business services, and
healthcare. Significant investments include The Brickman Group,
David's Bridal, FTD Group, Jetro Cash and Carry, Neiman Marcus Group,
Petco Animal Supplies, The Sports Authority, The Tire Rack, and
Tourneau. For more information, please visit www.leonardgreen.com.