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LONE STAR FUNDS

With a $5 billion arsenal for investment in distressed debt opportunities in Asia and Europe and dominating the key markets of Germany, Japan and South Korea, Lone Star's professionals are steering in the right direction.

By
PEI Staff
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With a $5 billion arsenal for investment in distressed debt opportunities in Asia and Europe and dominating the key markets of Germany, Japan and South Korea, Lone Star's professionals are steering in the right direction.

FUND FAMILIES

Name Vintage Size ($m)
Lone Star Fund V, L.P. 2004 5,000
Lone Star Fund IV, L.P. 2001 4,200
Lone Star Fund III, L.P. 2000 2,300
Lone Star Fund II, L.P. 1998 1,228
Lone Star Opportunity Fund, L.P. 1996 400

KEY EXECUTIVES:

John Grayken Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
David West President, Lone Star US Acquisitions
Len Allen Jr Executive Vice President,
Lone Star US Acquisitions
Louis Paletta Director of Investor Relations

RECENT INVESTMENTS:
2004: Dresdner Bank International Restructuring Unit – Non-Performing Loans; Wyndham International Inc; Taiyoryokka

2003: Korea Exchange Bank; Shinhan Credit Information Co

2002: Tokyo City Finance Co; Hanvit Leasing and Finance; Shoney's Inc; Victoria Inc; US Restaurant Properties Inc

Others: Captain Ds; Chisan Co; First Credit Corp; Pacific Golf Management; STT Kaihatsu KK.