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[sheet: Transaction Summary]

FieldValue
TransactionAsset Purchase of substantially all assets of Lakewood Regional Health Partners, LLC
BuyerCrestline Packaging Solutions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Columbus, OH)
Buyer Parent / SponsorCPS Holdings, Inc. (C-Corp, DE) / Pinnacle River Capital Partners, LP (Chicago, IL)
Seller — Co-Managing Member (60%)Dr. Raymond Alcott
Seller — Co-Managing Member (40%) / Medical DirectorDr. Nadia Petrosian
Seller EntityLakewood Regional Health Partners, LLC, a New York limited liability company (Rochester, NY); EIN 46-5183294
Buyer EIN83-2947561
Buyer Parent EIN83-2940187
Sponsor EIN36-7829415
Purchase Price$140,000,000
Closing Cash Consideration$119,000,000
Implied EBITDA Multiple~8.7x (TTM Adj. EBITDA of $16,100,000 as of 3/31/2025)
Closing DateAugust 15, 2025
APA Execution DateJune 16, 2025
Governing AgreementAsset Purchase Agreement dated June 16, 2025
Buyer's CounselCalderwood & Harkness LLP (James Prentice, Responsible Partner) — 425 Lexington Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10017
Seller's CounselWhitfield, Ames & Greer LLP (Catherine Greer, Lead Partner) — 780 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017
Senior Lender / Administrative AgentIronclad National Bank (Kenneth Boateng, SVP) — 301 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Buyer's Financial AdvisorRidgepoint Advisory Group, LLC (Priya Chandrasekaran, Managing Director) — 600 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022
Seller's Investment BankBellweather Partners LLP (Daniel Kerrigan, Partner) — 100 Federal Street, Suite 2400, Boston, MA 02110
Escrow AgentApex Title & Escrow Services, LLC (Denise Kowalski, Escrow Officer) — 1 Penn Plaza, Suite 4210, New York, NY 10119
R&W InsurerKeystone Mutual Assurance Company (Sarah Ng, Underwriting Lead) — 140 Broadway, Suite 2800, New York, NY 10005
Insurance BrokerNorthern Crest Insurance Brokers, LLC (Michael Torrance) — 1 Landmark Square, Suite 508, Stamford, CT 06901
Accounting / Tax Advisor (Buyer)Hargrove & Whitaker LLP (Christine Nowak, CPA) — 1500 Market Street, Suite 3600, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Healthcare Regulatory AdvisorMarchand Healthcare Regulatory Advisors, LLC (Anne-Marie Marchand) — 1225 Eye Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20005
Benefits ConsultantStonebridge Actuarial & Benefits Consulting, Inc. (Gregory Faulkner) — 50 State House Square, Hartford, CT 06103
Environmental ConsultantClearfield Environmental Consultants, Inc. — 225 West Jefferson Street, Suite 400, Syracuse, NY 13202
Professional Liability / D&O Insurer (Tail)Ridgeline Specialty Insurance Company — Chicago, IL
C&H Matter No.1006-00008
Prepared ByCalderwood & Harkness LLP — Sandra Tung (Billing Partner), Derek Okonkwo (Lead Associate), Tiffany Rosenthal (Working Associate)
Date PreparedAugust 14, 2025
NOTEAll wire transfers to be initiated on August 15, 2025. Sources must equal Uses. All amounts in USD.

[sheet: Sources & Uses]

Line Item

SOURCES OF FUNDS

Incremental Term LoanDebtIronclad National Bank$84,000,000Per Amended Credit Agreement dated Sept. 17, 2021; Term SOFR + 425 bps, SOFR floor 0.50%; maturity Sept. 17, 2027; amortization 1.0% p.a. ($210,000/quarter)
Equity Contribution — Closing CashEquityCPS Holdings, Inc. / Pinnacle River Capital Partners, LP$35,000,000Funded by Pinnacle River Fund IV (committed capital $2.6B); portion of $56M total equity commitment
Equity Contribution — Buyer Transaction ExpensesEquityCPS Holdings, Inc. / Pinnacle River Capital Partners, LP$7,079,000Funded by Pinnacle River; balance of $56M equity commitment ($13,921,000) retained as reserves
TOTAL SOURCES$126,079,000Must equal Total Uses

USES OF FUNDS — PURCHASE PRICE

Indemnification Escrow DepositEscrowApex Title & Escrow Services, LLC$35,000,00025% × $140M Purchase Price; Indemnification Cap = $35M; General Reps survive 18 months (exp. Feb. 15, 2027); Fundamental Reps survive 36 months (exp. Aug. 15, 2028)
Purchase Price Adjustment Escrow DepositEscrowApex Title & Escrow Services, LLC$3,500,0002.5% × $140M; Working Capital Target $6.2M; Collar ±$500K; True-Up Deadline Nov. 13, 2025 (Closing + 90 days)
Net Cash to Seller (Gross — before Seller expense deductions)Seller ProceedsSeller Members (see Waterfall)$80,500,000$119M less escrows; see Seller Proceeds Waterfall sheet for allocation
Subtotal — Purchase Price Uses$119,000,000Equals Closing Cash Consideration

USES OF FUNDS — BUYER TRANSACTION EXPENSES

Calderwood & Harkness LLP — Legal FeesLegalBuyer$2,150,000Buyer's Counsel; engagement opened May 1, 2025
Ridgepoint Advisory Group, LLC — Financial Advisory FeeAdvisoryBuyer$1,050,000Buyer's Financial Advisor
Hargrove & Whitaker LLP — Accounting & Tax AdvisoryAccountingBuyer$475,000Buyer's Accounting/Tax Advisor
Keystone Mutual Assurance Company — R&W Insurance PremiumInsuranceBuyer$980,000R&W Policy Limit $35M (25% × PP); Retention $2.1M (1.5% × PP); Premium ~2.8% × $35M
Ironclad National Bank — Financing FeesFinancingBuyer$1,260,0001.5% × $84M Incremental Term Loan
Ridgeline Specialty Insurance Company — Tail Professional Liability PremiumInsuranceBuyer$475,0003-year extended reporting period
Ridgeline Specialty Insurance Company — D&O Tail PremiumInsuranceBuyer$120,0003-year tail policy
Stonebridge Actuarial & Benefits Consulting, Inc. — Benefits ConsultingConsultingBuyer$125,000Benefits diligence; ~410 FTEs, 401(k) plan admin by Grandview Retirement Services
Clearfield Environmental Consultants, Inc. — Environmental AssessmentConsultingBuyer$85,000Phase I/II environmental assessment; owned properties appraised at $11.8M
Marchand Healthcare Regulatory Advisors, LLC — Regulatory AdvisoryConsultingBuyer$150,000Healthcare regulatory diligence; NY DOH and PA DOH filings
Apex Title & Escrow Services, LLC — Escrow Agent FeesAdministrativeBuyer$75,000Escrow agent services for both escrow accounts
Northern Crest Insurance Brokers, LLC — Insurance Brokerage FeeInsuranceBuyer$75,000R&W policy placement
Buyer's Share of Transfer TaxesTaxBuyer$59,00050% of estimated $118,000 total transfer taxes
Subtotal — Buyer Transaction Expenses$7,079,000Funded from Pinnacle River equity contribution

USES OF FUNDS — SELLER TRANSACTION EXPENSES (deducted from Seller Gross Proceeds)

Bellweather Partners LLP — Success / Advisory FeeAdvisorySeller$2,800,0002% × $140M Purchase Price; Seller's Investment Bank
Whitfield, Ames & Greer LLP — Legal FeesLegalSeller$500,000Seller's Counsel
Seller's Share of Transfer TaxesTaxSeller$59,00050% of estimated $118,000 total transfer taxes
Subtotal — Seller Transaction Expenses$3,359,000Deducted from Seller's $80.5M gross proceeds; see Waterfall
TOTAL USES$126,079,000Must equal Total Sources
BALANCE CHECK (Sources − Uses)$0BALANCED

[sheet: Seller Proceeds Waterfall]

Line ItemAmountRecipientNotes
Purchase Price$140,000,000Fixed deal value
Less: Assumed Liabilities (non-cash consideration)($21,000,000)Imaging equipment leases ($2,870,000 — Marlowe Asset Management MEF), accrued PTO ($1,340,000), and other assumed liabilities per APA schedules
Closing Cash Consideration$119,000,000Cash paid at Closing
Less: Indemnification Escrow($35,000,000)Apex Title & Escrow Services, LLC25% of Purchase Price; De Minimis $75K/claim; Mini-Basket (tipping) $700K (0.5% × PP)
Less: Purchase Price Adjustment Escrow($3,500,000)Apex Title & Escrow Services, LLC2.5% of Purchase Price; WC Target $6.2M; Collar ±$500K
Gross Cash to Seller$80,500,000Available for seller distributions and seller expenses

SELLER TRANSACTION EXPENSE DEDUCTIONS

Less: Bellweather Partners LLP — Success Fee($2,800,000)Bellweather Partners LLP2% × $140M; 100 Federal Street, Suite 2400, Boston, MA 02110
Less: Whitfield, Ames & Greer LLP — Legal Fees($500,000)Whitfield, Ames & Greer LLP780 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017
Less: Seller's Share of Transfer Taxes($59,000)Applicable Taxing Authorities50% of $118,000 total estimated transfer taxes
Total Seller Expense Deductions($3,359,000)
NET CASH TO SELLER MEMBER ACCOUNTS$77,141,000Distributed per LLC ownership percentages
Dr. Raymond Alcott (60%)$46,284,600Dr. Raymond AlcottCo-Managing Member; 14 Tobey Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534; Consulting Agreement: $450,000/yr for 2 years post-closing
Dr. Nadia Petrosian (40%)$30,856,400Dr. Nadia PetrosianCo-Managing Member / Medical Director; 2801 Elmwood Avenue, Brighton, NY 14618; Consulting Agreement: $375,000/yr for 2 years post-closing
Total Net Cash to Seller Members$77,141,000Must equal Gross Cash to Seller less Seller Expense Deductions
VERIFICATION$0Gross Cash to Seller ($80,500,000) − Seller Expenses ($3,359,000) − Net to Members ($77,141,000) = $0

[sheet: Wire Transfer Schedule]

Wire No.

INCOMING WIRES — SOURCES

W-011 — Fund FirstIronclad National BankCrestline Packaging Solutions LLC — Closing AccountIncremental Term Loan proceeds per Amended Credit Agreement (Sept. 17, 2021); co-terminus maturity Sept. 17, 2027$84,000,000WI-01Pending
W-021 — Fund FirstCPS Holdings, Inc. (funded by Pinnacle River Capital Partners, LP — Fund IV)Crestline Packaging Solutions LLC — Closing AccountEquity contribution: $35,000,000 closing cash + $7,079,000 buyer transaction expenses$42,079,000WI-01Pending
TOTAL INCOMING$126,079,000

OUTGOING WIRES — PURCHASE PRICE / ESCROWS

W-032 — ConcurrentCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCApex Title & Escrow Services, LLC — Indemnification Escrow AccountIndemnification Escrow deposit; 25% of Purchase Price; Cap $35M; General Reps expire Feb. 15, 2027; Fundamental Reps expire Aug. 15, 2028$35,000,000WI-02Pending
W-042 — ConcurrentCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCApex Title & Escrow Services, LLC — Purchase Price Adjustment Escrow AccountPP Adjustment Escrow deposit; 2.5% of Purchase Price; WC Target $6.2M; Collar ±$500K; True-Up Deadline Nov. 13, 2025$3,500,000WI-03Pending
W-053 — Post-EscrowCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCDr. Raymond AlcottSeller member distribution — 60% of net seller proceeds ($80.5M gross less $3.359M seller expenses)$46,284,600WI-04Pending
W-063 — Post-EscrowCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCDr. Nadia PetrosianSeller member distribution — 40% of net seller proceeds ($80.5M gross less $3.359M seller expenses)$30,856,400WI-05Pending
SUBTOTAL — PURCHASE PRICE / ESCROWS$115,641,000

OUTGOING WIRES — SELLER TRANSACTION EXPENSES (from Seller Proceeds)

W-073 — Post-EscrowCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCBellweather Partners LLPSeller's investment bank success fee — 2% × $140M Purchase Price$2,800,000WI-06Pending
W-083 — Post-EscrowCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCWhitfield, Ames & Greer LLPSeller's counsel legal fees$500,000WI-07Pending
W-093 — Post-EscrowCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCApplicable Taxing Authorities (Seller's Portion)Seller's 50% share of estimated transfer taxes$59,000WI-08Pending
SUBTOTAL — SELLER EXPENSES$3,359,000

OUTGOING WIRES — BUYER TRANSACTION EXPENSES

W-104 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCCalderwood & Harkness LLPBuyer's counsel legal fees; Matter No. 1006-00008$2,150,000WI-09Pending
W-114 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCRidgepoint Advisory Group, LLCBuyer's financial advisory fee$1,050,000WI-10Pending
W-124 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCHargrove & Whitaker LLPBuyer's accounting and tax advisory fees$475,000WI-11Pending
W-134 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCKeystone Mutual Assurance CompanyR&W insurance premium; Policy Limit $35M; Retention $2.1M (1.5% × PP); ~2.8% rate-on-line$980,000WI-12Pending
W-144 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCIronclad National BankFinancing fees — 1.5% × $84M Incremental Term Loan$1,260,000WI-13Pending
W-154 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCRidgeline Specialty Insurance CompanyTail professional liability / malpractice insurance premium — 3-year extended reporting period$475,000WI-14Pending
W-164 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCRidgeline Specialty Insurance CompanyD&O tail insurance premium — 3-year tail$120,000WI-14Pending
W-174 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCStonebridge Actuarial & Benefits Consulting, Inc.Benefits consulting and actuarial diligence fees$125,000WI-15Pending
W-184 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCClearfield Environmental Consultants, Inc.Environmental site assessment fees (Rochester Main and Syracuse owned properties)$85,000WI-16Pending
W-194 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCMarchand Healthcare Regulatory Advisors, LLCHealthcare regulatory advisory fees; NY DOH / PA DOH filing support$150,000WI-17Pending
W-204 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCApex Title & Escrow Services, LLCEscrow agent administrative fees$75,000WI-18Pending
W-214 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCNorthern Crest Insurance Brokers, LLCInsurance brokerage fee for R&W policy placement$75,000WI-19Pending
W-224 — Post-ClosingCrestline Packaging Solutions LLCApplicable Taxing Authorities (Buyer's Portion)Buyer's 50% share of estimated transfer taxes$59,000WI-20Pending
SUBTOTAL — BUYER TRANSACTION EXPENSES$7,079,000
TOTAL OUTGOING$126,079,000
BALANCE CHECK (Incoming − Outgoing)$0BALANCED

[sheet: Transaction Expenses]

Expense Item

BUYER TRANSACTION EXPENSES

Buyer's Counsel — Legal FeesCalderwood & Harkness LLPLegalBuyer$2,150,0001.54%Responsible Partner: James Prentice ($1,450/hr); Billing Partner: Sandra Tung ($1,350/hr); Specialist Partner (Tax): Sylvia Hartwell ($1,400/hr); Lead Associate: Derek Okonkwo ($875/hr); Working Associate: Tiffany Rosenthal ($725/hr)
Buyer's Financial Advisory FeeRidgepoint Advisory Group, LLCAdvisoryBuyer$1,050,0000.75%Engagement Lead: Priya Chandrasekaran, Managing Director
Accounting & Tax AdvisoryHargrove & Whitaker LLPAccountingBuyer$475,0000.34%Engagement Partner: Christine Nowak, CPA
R&W Insurance PremiumKeystone Mutual Assurance CompanyInsuranceBuyer$980,0000.70%Policy Limit $35M; Retention $2.1M; Rate ~2.8% on $35M limit; Underwriting Lead: Sarah Ng; Bermuda domicile, US office 140 Broadway, Ste 2800, NY
Financing FeesIronclad National BankFinancingBuyer$1,260,0000.90%1.5% of $84M Incremental Term Loan; existing $50M Revolver (undrawn); SVP: Kenneth Boateng
Tail Professional Liability PremiumRidgeline Specialty Insurance CompanyInsuranceBuyer$475,0000.34%3-year extended reporting period covering 38 physicians, 24 NP/PAs across 11 clinic locations
D&O Tail PremiumRidgeline Specialty Insurance CompanyInsuranceBuyer$120,0000.09%3-year tail for pre-closing directors & officers
Benefits ConsultingStonebridge Actuarial & Benefits Consulting, Inc.ConsultingBuyer$125,0000.09%Diligence of benefit plans for ~410 FTEs; Lead: Gregory Faulkner
Environmental AssessmentClearfield Environmental Consultants, Inc.ConsultingBuyer$85,0000.06%Phase I/II for owned properties: Rochester Main ($6.9M appraised) and Syracuse ($4.9M appraised)
Healthcare Regulatory AdvisoryMarchand Healthcare Regulatory Advisors, LLCConsultingBuyer$150,0000.11%NY DOH & PA DOH filing preparation; CMS certification transfers (11 locations); Lead: Anne-Marie Marchand
Escrow Agent FeesApex Title & Escrow Services, LLCAdministrativeBuyer$75,0000.05%Administration of Indemnification Escrow ($35M) and PP Adjustment Escrow ($3.5M); Officer: Denise Kowalski
Insurance Brokerage FeeNorthern Crest Insurance Brokers, LLCInsuranceBuyer$75,0000.05%R&W policy placement and negotiation; Account Exec: Michael Torrance
Buyer's Transfer TaxesApplicable Taxing AuthoritiesTaxBuyer$59,0000.04%50% of estimated $118,000; split equally per APA
SUBTOTAL — BUYER EXPENSESBuyer$7,079,0005.06%Funded from Pinnacle River equity contribution (expense/reserve tranche)

SELLER TRANSACTION EXPENSES

Seller's Investment Bank — Success FeeBellweather Partners LLPAdvisorySeller$2,800,0002.00%2% × $140M Purchase Price; Engagement Lead: Daniel Kerrigan, Partner
Seller's Counsel — Legal FeesWhitfield, Ames & Greer LLPLegalSeller$500,0000.36%Lead Partner: Catherine Greer; Senior Associate: Tomás Delgado
Seller's Transfer TaxesApplicable Taxing AuthoritiesTaxSeller$59,0000.04%50% of estimated $118,000; split equally per APA
SUBTOTAL — SELLER EXPENSESSeller$3,359,0002.40%Deducted from Seller's gross cash proceeds at Closing
TOTAL ESTIMATED TRANSACTION EXPENSESCombined$10,438,0007.46%$10,438,000 ÷ $140,000,000 = 7.46%

[sheet: Key Deal Parameters]

ParameterValueFormula / BasisExpiration / Key Date
Purchase Price$140,000,000FixedN/A
Closing Cash Consideration$119,000,000$84M debt + $35M equityAugust 15, 2025
Non-Cash Consideration (Assumed Liabilities)~$21,000,000$140M − $119MAt Closing
Indemnification Escrow$35,000,00025% × $140,000,000Released per APA terms
Indemnification Cap$35,000,00025% × $140,000,000Coextensive with survival
PP Adjustment Escrow$3,500,0002.5% × $140,000,000Released post-true-up
Working Capital Target$6,200,000Per agreed methodologyN/A
Working Capital Collar±$500,000No adjustment within bandN/A
Working Capital True-Up DeadlineNovember 13, 2025Closing + 90 calendar daysNovember 13, 2025
De Minimis Threshold (per claim)$75,000FixedN/A
Mini-Basket (Tipping)$700,0000.5% × $140,000,000N/A
General Reps Survival18 monthsPer APAFebruary 15, 2027
Fundamental Reps Survival36 monthsPer APAAugust 15, 2028
R&W Policy Limit$35,000,00025% × $140,000,000Coextensive with reps
R&W Policy Retention$2,100,0001.5% × $140,000,000N/A
Non-Compete Duration3 years post-closingPer APAAugust 15, 2028
Non-Compete Radius75 miles from any Lakewood clinicPer APAN/A
Dr. Alcott Consulting Agreement$450,000/year for 2 yearsPer APAAugust 15, 2027
Dr. Petrosian Consulting Agreement$375,000/year for 2 yearsPer APAAugust 15, 2027
Incremental Term Loan MaturitySeptember 17, 2027Co-terminus with existing facilitySeptember 17, 2027
Term Loan Interest RateTerm SOFR + 425 bps; floor 0.50%Per Credit AgreementN/A
Quarterly Amortization$210,000$84M × 1.0% ÷ 4Quarterly
Existing Revolver Availability$50,000,000 (undrawn)Per Credit AgreementN/A
OIG Inquiry — Syracuse Facility$350,000 – $900,000 estimated exposureCPT 99214 upcoding investigationPending
Accrued PTO (Assumed)$1,340,000Estimated at closingAt Closing
Imaging Equipment Leases (Assumed)$2,870,0003 Marlowe Asset Management MEF leasesMarch 2026 – November 2027
EHR License (Clearpath)$840,000/yearLicense No. CP-ENT-2022-0487December 31, 2027
Meridian Shield Revenue Concentration~$17,248,000/yr (22%)22% × $78.4M TTM revenueOngoing payor contract