St. Paul, Minnesota
www.esilighting.com

ESI Lighting, Inc. is a leading provider of high energy-efficient lighting systems. These systems are used to either upgrade or replace inefficient lighting sources in existing industrial, retail and commercial buildings nationwide.

• Prospect teamed with management to acquire Energy Solutions International, Inc. (ESI) in a recapitalization of the business in July 2007.
• ESI designs, fabricates, assembles and distributes high energy-efficient fluorescent systems for a variety of lighting needs, from illuminating spaces 20 feet above the floor to assembly lines to aisles.
• ESI's lighting system solutions are made-to-order and sold nationwide primarily through strategic alliances with electrical and lighting distributors and their direct sales forces.
• ESI's management team includes Jay Barnett, President and Chief Executive Officer; Mark Tastad, Vice President of Design and Engineering; Jon Fritsche, Vice President of Operations; and Kristine Steinke, Vice President of Finance.
• ESI seeks to acquire other niche energy-efficient lighting companies.
• SIC code: 3646 (commercial, industrial and institutional electric lighting fixtures)
• Mr. Tuttle serves the Company as Chairman.