Lighting Science

Lighting Science Group Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more energy efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group offers retrofit LED lamps in form factors that match those of traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires designed for a range of applications including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor use. Lighting Science Group’s Advanced Projects Group business unit designs, develops and manufactures custom LED lighting solutions for architectural and artistic projects. Lighting Science Group employs approximately 1,000 workers building lighting products from domestic and imported parts. More information about Lighting Science Group is available at www.lsgc.com.

Investment Overview

In May 2012, Riverwood Capital led a new round of funding for Lighting Science Group that totaled approximately $140 million in equity funding and commitments, of which approximately $88 million was new equity funding and commitments, and approximately $52 million represented the conversion of certain bridge financings occurring since the fourth quarter of 2011.  The proceeds from the new equity funding and commitments will be used to finance the Company’s growth, expand its manufacturing capabilities, and enhance its leadership position in developing innovative energy-efficient LED lighting products for consumer and commercial applications in both the public and private sectors.