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O2 Investment Partners Announces Appointment of Thomas Girdler

March 2024

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

O2 Investment Partners (www.o2investment.com) announced today that it has appointed Thomas Girdler as the firm’s newest Senior Associate. Luke Plumpton, Managing Partner of O2, announced the addition saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Thomas to the team. Thomas’s substantial investment and transaction experience across sectors aligns with the goals of the firm. As we continue to explore new opportunities and expand our platform, we are confident he will play a role in advancing our mission.”

Thomas will be responsible for evaluating new transactions, due diligence, underwriting, and working with O2’s portfolio companies.

Thomas joins O2 from Concentric Equity Partners in Chicago, where he was a Senior Associate. At Concentric, he was responsible for evaluating new investment opportunities, executing investments, and supporting portfolio companies. Before working at Concentric, Thomas was an Investment Banking Analyst at Lincoln International where he supported M&A processes in the Global Industrials group. Thomas graduated from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Accounting.

About O2 Investment Partners

O2 Investment Partners is a Midwest-based private equity firm that seeks to acquire majority interests in lower middle market B2B services, technology, and select niche industrial companies. The Firm invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to the creation of shareholder value. Additional information is available at www.o2investment.com.

Contact:

Luke K. Plumpton

O2 Investment Partners, LP

Managing Partner

248.554.4215

[email protected]

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