ORIX Venture Finance Provides Growth Financing to Zoom Media Group

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ORIX Venture Finance announced today that it has provided debt financing to Zoom Media Group Inc.. ORIX joins Zoom’s existing capital providers, the de Gaspé Beaubien family and ABS Capital Partners, the equity investors and owners of the Company. Zoom will use new capital to continue to expand its existing media and advertising products and services, particularly the company’s digital advertising networks.

“As the demand for new marketing methods is exploding, Zoom is poised to capitalize on emerging trends in the digital placed based industry with a quality product that delivers targeted solutions to the prized 18-34 demographic.”

Zoom provides targeted marketing and advertising solutions to advertisers through out-of-home (OOH) media and marketing programs, with a specific focus on the active lifestyle demographic. In May 2010, Zoom was named by Mediaweek magazine as one of the “10 most innovative and successful out-of-home media companies.” Zoom is based in Montreal, Quebec with U. S. headquarters in New York.

“Zoom enjoys a strong industry reputation and is particularly recognized for its proven digital advertising technology platform,” said Henry O’Connor, managing director of ORIX Venture Finance. “As the demand for new marketing methods is exploding, Zoom is poised to capitalize on emerging trends in the digital placed based industry with a quality product that delivers targeted solutions to the prized 18-34 demographic.”

“The strength of Zoom’s seasoned management team and the participation of the de Gaspé Beaubien family and ABS Capital Partners also gave ORIX the confidence that the company deserved our strong financial support. We are delighted to have Zoom as a partner,” O’Connor added.

Zoom Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Francois de Gaspé Beaubien, noted, “We welcome ORIX Venture Finance’s financial participation in our company as a reflection of our established leadership in delivering effective digital marketing solutions. By securing this financing, Zoom will continue expanding digital products and services as well as make further strategic acquisitions, the likes of which have already helped us double in size since 2008.”

About ORIX Venture Finance

ORIX Venture Finance provides customized financial solutions up to $50 million in capital per transaction to mid- to late-stage companies which have established customers and run-rate revenues of $10 million or greater. Since its inception in 2001, ORIX Venture Finance has invested in more than 80 growth companies throughout the U. S. and Canada. www.orixventurefinance.com.

Dallas-based ORIX USA Corporation, the parent of ORIX Venture Finance, has investments totaling more than $5 billion in commercial finance, venture finance, commercial real estate, mortgage-backed securities, municipal obligations and commercial equipment leases, direct and indirect lending to mid-sized businesses, underwriting and syndication of multifamily housing bonds and related tax credits.

ORIX USA Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of ORIX Corporation., an $83 billion, publicly owned Tokyo-based international financial services company established in 1964 and operating in 26 countries worldwide. ORIX Corp. is listed on the Tokyo and New York stock exchanges.

About Zoom Media Group

Zoom Media Group operates indoor networks in over 10,000 venues including fitness centers, restaurants and nightclubs, family entertainment centers, university campuses, all of whom reach active consumers. Zoom also has an in-house event marketing and promotion department that constructs custom media placements and marketing programs. With over 25,000 digital screens and over 55,000 billboards, Zoom reaches over 100 million monthly viewers. Zoom is owned by the de Gaspé Beaubien family and ABS Capital Partners. For more information, please visit www.zoommedia.com.

About ABS Capital Partners

ABS Capital Partners invests in the very best later-stage growth companies, partnering with CEOs to create a bridge to the next critical stage of success. Whether success is defined as a winning IPO like American Public Education, Neustar and Rosetta Stone or a rewarding sale such as US Labs, Course Advisor and Advanced Disposal, ABS Capital's financial backing and active partnership supports the CEO in tackling the challenges of rapid growth and creating significant long-term value.

Our partners are highly experienced at working with growth companies–with backgrounds in financial markets, consulting and as C-level executives themselves. Our practical, down-to-earth approach enables a strong partnership to determine and achieve well-defined goals. Our extensive network of resources delivers vital industry connections to our portfolio companies enabling them to capitalize on their competitive advantage.

ABS Capital Partners specializes in four growth sectors—business services, healthcare, media and communications and software. With over $2 billion raised since inception, including $420 million in its latest fund, ABS Capital continues to build on its strong reputation for teaming with market leaders to deliver strong returns to investors.

To learn more, visit www.abscapital.com