The Gart Companies is a multifaceted, privately held corporation comprised of two main divisions: Gart Properties and Gart Capital Partners • Gart Properties acquires, develops and manages a vast array of real estate holdings • Gart Capital Partners is a growth equity investment partnership specializing in management buyouts and recapitalizations of high quality companies with strong market positions and/or growth potential. The Gart Companies continues to grow and expand as new opportunities are identified and developed.D*