AGI Partners LLC Welcomes Robert A. Kennedy, III

NEW YORK, February 2010 – AGI Partners LLC (AGI), an alternative investment management firm, today announced that Robert A. Kennedy, III has joined the firm as Partner.

“We are very pleased to welcome Bob to AGI,” said Shaun Gordon, Founder and Managing Partner of AGI. “Bob’s expertise in deal execution, and his specialization in recapitalizations of family and entrepreneur-owned businesses have been of great value to Pristine Environments and will continue to be of significant value to AGI and its future platforms.”

“I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Shaun Gordon and the other investment professionals at Ascend Global Investments and I look forward to the challenge of continuing their impressive track record within the alternative investments and special opportunities spaces,” stated Bob Kennedy.  “AGI is a unique platform that leverages the diverse backgrounds of its investment professionals to form true partnerships, not only with family offices, high net worth individuals, and institutional investors, but also with entrepreneurs, industry-leading executives, and the management teams of portfolio companies.”

Prior to joining AGI, Mr. Kennedy was an investment professional at FdG Associates LLC, a New York-based private equity firm specializing in recapitalizations of family and entrepreneur-owned businesses.  Mr. Kennedy was also a member of the Global Consumer Products & Retail Group within the Investment Banking Division of UBS AG. He completed advisory work for, and executed on, various financial products and strategic alternatives for a broad spectrum of retail clients across the globe.

Mr. Kennedy holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University.

AGI Partners LLC is an alternative investment management firm that deploys capital from our funds. We provide creative solutions and invest funds in private equity investments and special situation opportunities. We identify and partner with best-in-class management teams by providing the financial and strategic resources required to grow businesses. For further information on AGI, visit www.agi-llc.com.