MSD Capital, L.P. was formed in 1998 to exclusively manage the capital of Michael Dell and his family. MSD is an investment firm primarily focused on the following investment activities: · Investing in publicly-traded securities; · Engaging in traditional private equity activities; · Investing in real estate; and · Selectively forming "partnerships" with established third-party managers in the private and public markets. MSD Capital has been organized to engage in a broad range of investment activities. Its primary objective is to build an investment portfolio focused on long-term capital appreciation.