Leading high-tech sensing specialist partners with hands-on investor to scale-up and commercialize unique proprietary technologyAlkmaar,

9 September2019– Technobis Group is an industrial holding based in Alkmaar, the Netherlands and is active in the development and production of high-tech measurement equipment and components. Active Capital Company (ACC) invests in Technobis to scale-up the group and enable the accelerated roll-out of its integrated photonics solutions.

Technobis develops and produces measurement equipment like crystallization systems, in order to very precisely measure the solubility properties for drug development by pharmaceutical companies and other life sciences customers. In addition, Technobis develops and manufactures turn-key medical equipment for leading European medical technology and industrial groups. Lastly, the company is the world-leader in integrated photonic sensing equipment,leveraging proprietary technology to provide sensing solutions to a range of industries such as Aerospace, Medical, Mobility and Energy markets worldwide.

Integrated photonic sensing is a fast developing technology,substituting conventional sensing technologies with factor 10,000xin frequency &resolution (accuracy) and at least ten time less weight, with very low power usage. The European Union has classified the Photonics sector as one of the key-enabling technologies and the Dutch government has included this in the HighTech Systems &Materials top-sector. Technobis is a prominent partner of Photon Delta; a Dutch public-private partnership with the aim of strengthening the ecosystem of integrated photonics. www.photondelta.eu

Together with Pim Kat (founder and former CEO of Technobis) and management,Active Capital Company is proud to announce that Parties have come to an agreement whereby Active Capital Company acquires a majority stake in Technobis Group, while management further(re)-invests in the company.This is the first investment withACC’snew fund.

Management & shareholders

As part of the transaction Mr. Daan Koppen de Neve has recently been appointed CEO of Technobis Group, thereby allowing Pim Kat tofully focus on the technological developments as the newCTO of the group. Pim Kat comments: “Together with the team at Technobis we look forward to partnering with Active Capital Company and Daan Kopp en de Neve and welcome their active support in realizing our strategic plan at an accelerated pace”. Mels Huige, Partner at Active Capital Company, comments: “We are impressed with Technobis Group’s unique technological know-how and proprietary technology developed in the course of the last decades”.

About Technobis

Technobis Group consists of three business units.Technobis System Supplier (TSS)is specialized in carrying out complete product development projects, going from an idea to a successful turn-key product, prototype or series product for medical, life-science and high-tech industries.Technobis Crystallization Systems(TCS)is a leading technology provider for solid-state research, process development and formulation. Integrated Photonic Sensing (IPS)is specialized in the research, development, engineering and production of Integrated Photonic Sensing modules and systems. The company develops and supplie sfibre optic sensing systems and applications based on its proprietary integrated photonics technology. In addition IPS is a solution provider for PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuits) evaluation & packaging by supplying dedicated and mid-range volume packaging services.

For further information about Technobis Group please visit www.technobis.com

About Active Capital Company

Active Capital Company is an independent hands-on private equity fund focused on small-and medium sized enterprises in the Netherlands and Germany. ACC invests in production companies, equipment manufacturers and technical wholesalers/distributors with revenues between € 10mand € 100m. Through a highly entrepreneurial and active approach, ACC maximizes the long-term value of its investments by supporting management in the hands-on execution of value enhancing projects. ACC currently invests from its new fund IVwhich will see its final close at the hard cap of € 85m, raised from both institutional investors and entrepreneurs.For further information about Active Capital Company please visit www.activecapitalcompany.com Note for the editors, not for publication:

For further information, please contact

Mels Huige at Huige@activecapitalcompany.com or +31625094978.

Toronto, September 5, 2019 – Onex Corporation (“Onex”) (TSX: ONEX) and its affiliated funds (the “Onex Group”) today announced they sold approximately 30.0 million shares of SIG Combibloc Group (“SIG”) (SWX: SIGN), a leading systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging.

At the placement price of CHF 12.00 per share, gross proceeds to the Onex Group will be approximately $367 million, of which Onex’ share will be approximately $129 million as a Limited Partner in Onex Partners IV and as a co-investor. The Onex Group will continue to hold approximately 133.2 million shares of SIG for an interest of 42%. Onex will continue to hold approximately 46.9 million shares for a 15% interest.

The placement, which was made through an accelerated book building process to institutional investors, is expected to close on September 9, 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities in the United States, Australia, Canada or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification or the publication of a prospectus under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from United States registration requirements. No public offer of securities is to be made in the United States, Australia, Canada or Japan. Copies of this document may not be sent to jurisdictions, or distributed in or sent from jurisdictions, in which this is barred or prohibited by law.

This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in or into the United States. The shares of SIG have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or under the laws of any State of the United States and may not be offered or sold in or into the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. No public offering of securities will be made in the United States.

This announcement and any offer of securities to which it relates are only addressed to and directed at persons who are (1) qualified investors as defined under Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the “Prospectus Regulation”) and (2) who have professional experience in matters relating to investments who fall within article 19(1) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the “Order”) or are persons falling within article 49(2)(A) to (D) (“High net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.”) of the Order or are persons to whom an offer of the placement shares may otherwise lawfully be made. With respect to each member state of the European Economic Area (each a “Member State”), no offer of the shares has been made and will not be made to the public in that Member State in accordance with the Prospectus Regulation, no action has been undertaken or will be undertaken to make an offer to the public of the shares sold by the investors requiring a publication of a prospectus in any Member State. As a consequence, the shares may only be offered or sold in any Member State pursuant to an exemption under the Prospectus Regulation. No action has been taken by Onex or any of its affiliates that would permit an offering of such shares or possession or distribution of this announcement or any other offering or publicity material relating to such shares in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes are required by Onex to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions. Persons (including, without limitation, nominees and trustees) who have a contractual or other legal obligation to forward a copy of this announcement should seek appropriate advice before taking any action.

About Onex

Founded in 1984, Onex invests and manages capital on behalf of its shareholders, institutional investors and high net worth clients from around the world. Onex’ platforms include: Onex Partners, private equity funds focused on larger opportunities in North America and Europe; ONCAP, private equity funds focused on middle market and smaller opportunities in North America; Onex Credit, which manages primarily non-investment grade debt through collateralized loan obligations, private debt and other credit strategies; and Gluskin Sheff’s actively managed public equity and public credit funds. In total, Onex has approximately $39 billion of assets under management, of which approximately $6.9 billion is its own shareholder capital. With offices in Toronto, New York, New Jersey and London, Onex and its experienced management teams are collectively the largest investors across Onex’ platforms.The Onex Partners and ONCAP businesses have assets of $53 billion, generate annual revenues of $31 billion and employ approximately 172,000 people worldwide. Onex shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the stock symbol ONEX. For more information on Onex, visit its website at www.onex.com. Onex’ security filings can also be accessed at www.sedar.com.

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For further information:

Emilie BlouinDirector,

Investor Relations

Tel: +1.416.362.7711

Investment AB Latour (publ) has, through its Finnish subsidiary Produal Oy, acquired SyxthSense Ltd, a United Kingdom-based company in advanced sensor technology for measurement and control in building automation solutions. The acquisition further widens Produal’s product offering towards the building automation segment and expands the group’s geographical reach with SyxthSense having a strong base in the UK.

SyxthSense is based in Topsham, Exeter United Kingdom. The company’s product range includes a holistic offering of field devices and room controllers for building automation. The company had an annual revenue of approximately 2 mGBP in 2018.

“I am delighted to welcome the whole SyxthSense team to Produal group”, says Anselmi Immonen, CEO of Produal. “We have co-operated already for many years and are convinced about their high product quality and customer-driven approach. This acquisition is an important step in our ambition to grow on the international market for building automation and creates a strong presence in the UK, which is one of the largest building automation markets in Europe.”

“We see Produal and Bemsiq as perfect long-term owners for SyxthSense” says Mr. Dene Matthews, marketing director of SyxthSense and one of the founders of the company. “We all look forward to continue developing and growing SyxthSense under the new ownership and alongside the other companies in the Produal group.”

Göteborg, September 3, 2019

INVESTMENT AB LATOUR (PUBL)
Johan Hjertonsson, CEO

For further information, please contact:
Anselmi Immonen, CEO Produal Oy, +358 50 9118068

Investment AB Latour is a mixed investment company consisting primarily of a wholly-owned industrial operations and an investment portfolio of listing holdings in which Latour is the principal owner or one of the principal owners. The investment portfolio consists of nine substantial holdings with a market value of about SEK 57 billion. The wholly-owned industrial operations had an annual turnover of about SEK 12 billion in 2018.

• Press release 2019-09-03

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gladstone Investment Corporation(NASDAQ: GAIN) (“Gladstone Investment”) announced today the sale of its investment in GAIN ADC Holdings, LLC, parent company to Alloy Die Casting Corporation (“ADC”), to PWP Growth Equity on August 23, 2019.  The transaction resulted in a significant realized gain on Gladstone Investment’s equity investment and full repayment at par of the debt investment. Gladstone Investment acquired ADC in October 2013.

ADC is a leading provider of value-added manufacturing and supply-chain solutions for highly- engineered metal components serving the aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and industrial markets.

“Gladstone Investment has enjoyed a strong partnership with ADC’s management team over the last several years,” said Christopher Lee, Managing Director of Gladstone Investment.  “Rick Simpson, President, and the entire management team have achieved outstanding results in both growing and transforming the business and we wish them continued success.”

“With the sale of ADC and from inception in 2005, Gladstone Investment has exited 19 of its management supported buy-outs, generating significant net realized gains on these investment exits in aggregate,” said David Dullum, President of Gladstone Investment. “Our strategy and capability as a buyout fund with our investment approach of realizing gains on equity, while generating strong current income during the investment period, provides meaningful value to shareholders.”

Gladstone Investment Corporation is a publicly traded business development company that seeks to make significant equity and secured debt investments in lower middle market private businesses in the United States in connection with acquisitions, changes in control and recapitalizations. Additional information can be found at www.gladstoneinvestment.com.

For Investor Relations inquiries related to any of the monthly distribution-paying Gladstone family of funds, please visit www.gladstonecompanies.com.

Forward-looking Statements:

The statements in this press release regarding the longer-term prospects of Gladstone Investment and ADC and its management team, and the ability of Gladstone Investment and ADC to be successful in the future are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements inherently involve certain risks and uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Although these statements are based on Gladstone Investment’s current beliefs that are believed to be reasonable as of the date of this press release, a number of factors could cause actual results and conditions to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, including those factors described from time to time in Gladstone Investment’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gladstone Investmentundertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

SOURCE:  Gladstone Investment Corporation

For further information: Gladstone Investment Corporation, 703-287-5810

Source: Gladstone Investment Corporation

3i-backed Dynatect, a leading manufacturer of engineered, mission critical components for the protection of equipment and people, has acquired Thodacon, a leading provider of waywipers and other critical components for the industrial machining and automation markets. Dynatect is acquiring Thodacon from its CEO and founder, who will stay with the business, and a minority shareholder.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in China with operations in Germany, Thodacon is a leading provider of way-wipers which are industrial wipers designed into machining equipment to protect the machines from dirt, oil and dust during the metal cutting process. The company also sells covers and bellows primarily into the same markets. Thodacon has approximately 160 employees, operates out of two locations near Munich, Germany and Wuxi, near Shanghai, China, and generates revenue from a global customer base. Dynatect has been an OEM customer of Thodacon for over 10 years and servicing the full diversity of OEMs will remain a foundation of the business.

The acquisition will expand Dynatect’s customer base, with increased exposure to European and Asian markets. It will also provide Dynatect with an established manufacturing and assembly operation in China. Finally, the acquisition will offer cross-selling opportunities across both companies.

Mark Thurman, CEO, Dynatect commented: “We are very pleased to be partnering with Thodacon as the two businesses are highly complementary, and we would like to welcome Thomas Vorpahl, CEO and founder of Thodacon, to the Dynatect team and to his new position as President of Dynatect Asia.  We are excited by the prospect of accelerating our international growth strategy and customer base.”

Thomas Vorpahl, CEO, Thodacon added: “I am excited to see Thodacon joining forces with Dynatect to fuel the next phase of development.  Dynatect has a broader portfolio of products including cable carrier, clutches and roll-up doors which will increase our ability to serve existing customers and reach new customers.”

Richard Relyea, Partner at 3i, US added: “Thodacon has grown rapidly since it was founded, driven by its tremendous value proposition to its customers in China and Europe. Combining it with Dynatect will materially accelerate Dynatect’s ambitions for growth in China and Asia more broadly.  It will also open up significant opportunity for the combined business in Europe and provide Dynatect the ability to better serve its existing customers’ operations across the globe.”

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Investment AB Latour has, through its subsidiary Swegon Group AB, acquired Klimax AS, a leading distributor of products for heating and cooling of indoor climate in Norway.

”Today we are leaders in ventilation of commercial buildings in Norway. With the addition of heating and cooling solutions we will be able to serve our customers with a full offering for high indoor environmental quality, says Hannu Saastamoinen, CEO at Swegon Group. He continues; “Our full range of HVAC products and systems combined with our services make us unique in Europe. Klimax provides knowledge in cooling and heating with high quality customer interactions. The acquisition gives us a platform to grow from, offering the Swegon heating and cooling assortment, by utilizing the Klimax regional offices in Norway.”

Stig Erik Gunnarsrud, Managing Director at Klimax says; “We are happy to merge with Swegon, a strong brand within the HVAC business in Norway, and with a long-term perspective. It’s a very good match with a shared focus of delivering great solutions for indoor climate in commercial buildings. We look forward to continued growth and development of our organization as part of the Swegon Group”.

Klimax was founded in 2001 and has 12 employees in 6 offices around Norway. Net sales in 2018 amounted to approximately NOK 66 m.

Göteborg, August 13, 2019

INVESTMENT AB LATOUR (PUBL)
Jan Svensson
President and CEO

For further information, please contact:
Hannu Saastamoinen, CEO Swegon, +46 31 89 58 10
Gustaf Ahlenius, Director Corporate Development, +46 31 89 58 19

Investment AB Latour is a mixed investment company consisting primarily of a wholly-owned industrial operations and an investment portfolio of listing holdings in which Latour is the principal owner or one of the principal owners. The investment portfolio consists of nine substantial holdings with a market value of about SEK 59 billion. The wholly-owned industrial operations has an annual turnover of about SEK 12 billion. 

Contribution of KKR’s Resources and Operational Expertise Positions China Lighting Business for Continued Growth in the Domestic Chinese Market

NVC Lighting Will Own 30% of NVC Lighting’s China Lighting Business through Joint Venture with KKR

NVC Lighting Board Declares a Special Dividend not less than HK$0.9 per share to be Paid Upon Closing of the Transaction

HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 11, 2019– Global investment firm KKR and NVC Lighting Holding Limited (“NVC Lighting” or the “Company”) (Stock Code:2222) today announced the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement under which KKR has agreed to set up a strategic partnership with NVC Lighting and acquire a majority interest in NVC Lighting’s China Lighting Business (“NVC China”) for a total equity value of approximately US$794 million. Following the completion of the transaction, KKR will own 70% of NVC China and NVC Lighting will hold the remaining 30% and receive a cash consideration.

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NVC China is a leading lighting company in China, manufacturing, selling and distributing branded lighting products and providing lighting solutions to consumers and business clients through a robust distribution network across China.

Paul Yang, Member and Head of KKR Greater China, said, “China’s lighting market has experienced tremendous momentum over the past 20 years and continues to develop as technology advances and next generation products come online. NVC China is an industry leader with an extensive distribution network, well-known brand name and strong product design capabilities. We look forward to working together with NVC China’s talented management team to support their long-term growth plan, as well as contributing to the overall development of China’s lighting industry and deepening KKR’s commitment to the market.”

Wang Donglei, Chairman of the Board of NVC Lighting, said, “Our Board conducted a comprehensive sales process, assisted by financial and legal advisors. We are pleased that this robust process has produced an outstanding outcome for our shareholders, who will maintain minority ownership in NVC China as well as full ownership of NVC Lighting’s international business and its non-lighting business in China, and receive a compelling cash consideration for their shares. We believe we have found a partner in KKR who shares our conviction in the opportunity for NVC China and will contribute resources and operational expertise to support the long-term development of the business.”

NVC China will continue to commit to the China market and focus on addressing the increasing demand of Chinese consumers and business clients for high-quality lighting products. The support of KKR’s resources and operational expertise will enable the business to undertake a long-term growth strategy that is also supported by China’s ongoing consumption, industrial and commercial upgrades, as well as the promotion of environmental protection and energy conservation. These trends underpin healthy long-term sector growth for the lighting industry in China, and NVC China will invest in its business to ensure the NVC brand stays ahead as a technology and business model innovator.

Transaction Details

In connection with the transaction, KKR and NVC Lighting are to form a Joint Venture whereby KKR will own 70% of NVC China and NVC Lighting will own the remaining 30%. NVC Lighting will transfer 100% of NVC China to the Joint Venture co-owned by KKR and NVC Lighting. NVC Lighting will also receive a cash consideration from the transaction. The final settlement of payment is subject to certain adjustments and closing conditions.

A Special Dividend not less than HK$0.9 per share will be declared by the Board of NVC Lighting and paid to the Company’s registered shareholders, subject to the approval and closing of the transaction. NVC Lighting will convene an EGM for shareholders to approve the transaction and Special Dividend.

NVC Lighting’s non-lighting business in China, China ODM business and international business are not included in the transaction and will remain with NVC Lighting.

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Fangda Partners and Kirkland & Ellis acted as legal advisors to KKR. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer acted as legal advisor and Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance Limited acted as financial advisor to NVC Lighting.

KKR is making this investment from its flagship Asian Fund III. China is a core focus within KKR’s Asia Pacific strategy, and the Firm has deployed more than US$4.5 billion since 2007 to build domestic champions into industry leaders. KKR delivers deep, local expertise to Chinese companies across various sectors through its offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate and credit, with strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns for its fund investors by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation with KKR portfolio companies. KKR invests its own capital alongside the capital it manages for fund investors and provides financing solutions and investment opportunities through its capital markets business. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.

About NVC Lighting

NVC Lighting is a leading lighting solutions company in the PRC. It designs, develops, produces, markets and sells a variety of lighting products, with a strong focus on energy-saving and health-promoting lighting products. Currently NVC Lighting is principally engaged in the design, development, production, marketing and sales of lighting products and certain non-lighting products in both the PRC market and international market. The businesses, by geographical locations, include its lighting business in China, non-lighting business in China, China ODM business and international business. After the transaction, NVC Lighting will be primarily engaged in its non-lighting business in China, China ODM business and international business, which includes the design, development, production, marketing and sales of lighting products.

Disclosures and Additional Information

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and information that are based on the beliefs of the relevant persons as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to such persons. Such statements reflect the current views of such persons with respect to future events and operations, some of which may not materialize or may change. These statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. You are strongly cautioned that reliance on any forward-looking statements involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The risks and uncertainties could affect the accuracy of forward-looking statements.

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Source: KKR

Investors:

NVC Lighting IR Team
+852-3970 2238
ir@nvc-lighting.com; nvclighting@wsfg.hk

Media:

For KKR:
KKR Asia Pacific
Anita Davis, +852 3602 7335
Anita.Davis@KKR.com
Or
Sard Verbinnen & Co (for KKR Asia Pacific)
Miles Radcliffe-Trenner, +852 3842 2200
KKR-SVC@sardverb.com

FTI Consulting (for KKR China)
Dee Wang, +86 21 2315 1138
kkrchina@fticonsulting.com
Or
KKR Americas
Kristi Huller / Cara Major, +1 212-750-8300
Media@KKR.com

For NVC Lighting:
Du Yinghua, +86 133 1608 1476
Yinghua.du@nvc-lighting.com
Or
Wonderfulsky Financial Group (for NVC Hong Kong)
Alice Wong, +852 5318 1926
alicewong@wsfg.hk