The RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson, is an innovative business network that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies. The RLJ Companies seeks to target undiscovered or underserved markets then exercise solid management to achieve results.

Within The RLJ Companies portfolio, Johnson owns or holds interests in businesses operating in banking, private equity, hospitality, automobile dealerships, entertainment, professional sports and video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming.

In 2010, The RLJ Companies announced top ranking of several of its portfolio companies in the “2010 B.E. 100s List,” published annually by Black Enterprise magazine.

• RLJ-McLarty-Landers Automotive Holdings, LLC ranked 1st in a category of 60 in the auto dealership rankings.
• Urban Trust Bank was noted 2nd among this year’s bank sector rankings.
• RLJ Equity Partners ranked 10th on the private equity firms list making its debut on the 2010 list.
• RLJ Development ranked 8th out of 100 in the industrial/services rankings.
• Bobcats Basketball Holdings* ranked 36th out of 100 in the industrial/services rankings.

*On March 17, 2010, Bob Johnson sold majority ownership to Michael Jordan and MJ Basketball Holdings, LLC but retains a minority ownership interest and serves as the Bobcats’ governor to the NBA.