Alliance Boots plc is a leading European fully-integrated pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer with operations in 15 countries.

American Achievement Corporation is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of yearbooks, graduation products, class rings, achievement publications and recognition and affinity jewelry sold to high school and college students.

BioReliance Corporation is a contract research organization providing services for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, government and academic clients.

Church Street Health Management is the largest dental practice management company focused exclusively on children eligible for free dental care benefits under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Plan.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Comark Building Systems, Inc. was a provider of commercial modular buildings and related services. Comark used an extensive set of industry-leading capabilities to design, manufacture and install large custom buildings.

Combined Systems, Inc. manufactures branded less-lethal munitions, anti-riot products and other related products that serve the military and law enforcement markets in the United States and abroad.

CompuDyne Corporation is a leading provider of products and services to the public security markets.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Firth Rixson Limited was the leading integrated provider of highly engineered rings, forgings and specialty metal products to the aerospace sector and a range of industrial markets.

Hawkeye Group is the leading U.S. manufacturer of capital equipment and accessories for the production of concrete large diameter pipe and manhole products.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, International Aluminum Corporation was an integrated manufacturer of exterior and interior doors, windows, frames, glazing systems and other aluminum and vinyl products for use in commercial and residential applications.

LPL Holdings, Inc. is the exclusive provider of investment advisory, marketing, administrative, distribution and information systems services to the largest independent financial advisor network in the United States. LPL has over 6,300 licensed financial advisors and more than 2,800 branch offices nationwide.

Mattress Giant Corporation is one of the largest specialty retailers of mattresses and accessories in the U.S.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Oriental Trading Company, Inc. was the largest direct marketer of party supplies, novelties, toys and children's arts and crafts, and leading marketer of school supplies and value-priced home décor and giftware.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, Sanitors, Inc. was a leading provider of janitorial services to the commercial market in the U.S. Sanitors provided a broad range of janitorial services as well as full service landscape maintenance and construction.

Shari's is the leading operator of family-style restaurants in the Pacific Northwest with 97 owned and operated restaurants throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California and Nebraska.

Specialty Manufacturing Company is the leading supplier of school bus safety components in North America.

Targus Group International, Inc. designs, markets and distributes notebook computer carrying cases and accessories.

Taylor-Wharton International comprises four distinct manufacturing and service businesses that combine to form one of the world's leading technology, service and manufacturing networks for industrial gas applications involving pressure vessels and precision valves.

During the period of Carlyle's ownership, US Investigations Services, Inc. was the largest provider of investigative, technical and professional security services in North America.

United Road Towing, Inc. is the largest automobile towing, storage and auction company in the United States.

Veyance Technologies, Inc. manufactures and sells Goodyear Engineered Products-branded industrial power transmission products; heavy-duty and lightweight conveyor belts; hydraulics; rubber track; and automotive and heavy-duty truck belts, hose, tensioners and air springs.

Wastequip, Inc. is the largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of non-mobile equipment used to collect, process and transport solid waste materials in North America.

Wesco Holding, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated inventory management services and a distributor of hardware and other components to the global aerospace industry.