Light Tower Rentals Completes Recapitalization with New Equity Sponsors

Toronto, Ontario (August 29, 2014) – Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX: CVG) (“CVG”), together with Clairvest Equity Partners III Limited Partnership (“CEP III”, collectively “Clairvest”), announced today that Light Tower Rentals (“LTR”) finalized its recapitalization by adding a group of institutional equity investors, following a US$330 million bond offering which was announced on July 21, 2014.

The new equity investors will broaden LTR’s shareholder base and provide additional access to capital to pursue further growth initiatives. Among the new equity investors are StepStone and Constitution Capital Partners LLC.

As part of the transaction, shareholders of LTR sold 44.2% of their equity for proceeds of US$100 million. After the transaction, where Clairvest received US$49.9 million, Clairvest will continue to own 29.2% of LTR. Consistent with its beneficial ownership, CVG realized 25% of this amount, or US$12.5 million.

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Clairvest Group Inc. is a private equity management firm which invests its own capital, and that of third parties through the Clairvest Equity Partners limited partnerships, in businesses that have the potential to generate superior returns. In addition to providing financing, Clairvest contributes strategic expertise and execution ability to support the growth and development of its investee partners. Clairvest realizes value through investment returns and the eventual disposition of its investments.

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Maria Klyuev
Director, Investor Relations and Marketing
Clairvest Group Inc.
Tel: (416) 925-9270
Fax: (416) 925-5753
mariak@clairvest.com