The following companies represent examples of our success in partnerships and investments.

ChildrenFirst is the national leader in the emerging field of backup childcare. The company provides employer-sponsored support for working parents when their regular childcare arrangements are unavailable. ChildrenFirst designs, develops and operates dedicated backup childcare centers that serve children from ages 12 weeks through 12 years.

Fairpoint is an integrated communications provider, offering voice and data services, including local dial tone, long-distance, internet access, data and other communications services to customers in rural communities. Carousel sold its interest in FairPoint to Thomas H. Lee Co. and Kelso & Co. in January 2000.

InServe is a leading provider of complete business processing solutions to the workers' compensation industry. The company uses the internet to provide insurance agents with a full range of insurance and managed care services.

NewSouth is an integrated communications provider that offers a comprehensive package of local dial tone, long distance, high-speed internet, data and enhanced services to businesses across the southern U.S. The company also offers digital subscriber line service, e-mail, web-hosting, real and virtual private networks, and integrated service management.

Simpson Performance Products is the leading provider of safety products for the motor sports industry. The company makes fire-resistant driver suits, helmets, shoes, seatbelts and other products, and also operates retail stores that sell motor sports-related merchandise.