Metalmark Capital Invests in Host to Fund Acquisition of Avondale and Provide Incremental Capital for Execution of Host's Growth Strategy NEW YORK, December 7, 2018-- T. Parker Host ("Host" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a strategic investment from Metalmark Capital ("Metalmark"). Metalmark is a leading private equity firm with a long track record of successfully investing in family and founder-owned businesses in targeted sectors, with particular expertise in infrastructure and commodity-related industries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The strategic investment coincides with Host's acquisition of the 254-acre Avondale Shipyard in New Orleans, LA.