Peter Rothschild

Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. is a global investment banking, securities trading and brokerage firm located in New York City with additional offices in Dallas, Boston and San Francisco. The firm is a subsidiary Bear Sterns Cos., Inc. (NYSE: BSC). Their equity research team consists of senior analysts located throughout the world. In addition to domestic coverage, they have research teams focusing on Latin America, Asia and Europe. The analysts use a bottom-up approach to stock selection. The Bear Stearns fixed-income research department provides coverage of every sector of the fixed-income universe. The financial analytics and structured transactions group (F.A.S.T) provides investment research, fixed-income portfolio management and analytical systems, trading technology and general financial expertise. The group also provides a broad range of services to financial institutions including asset-liability management, balance sheet restructuring, receivables-based financing analysis, security and portfolio analysis, peer analysis, and historical and real-time market-based information.

Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

Daroth Capital Advisors LLC provides financial advisory services and transaction executions. It offers services to companies, financial sponsors, and institutional investors including advice regarding mergers and acquisition transactions, financings and strategic planning. The company was founded by Peter Rothschild in and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Deerfield Triarc Capital Corp., invests in real estate securities and other financial assets, including mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, bonds and mezzanine loans. It operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and has a portfolio of primarily residential mortgage-backed securities.

Wendy's Restaurants LLC engages in the operation, development, and franchise of a system of quick-service restaurants. It offers hamburgers and filet of chicken breast sandwiches. The company was founded in October 2008 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

East Wind Securities LLC is an independent investment banking firm that provides advisory services to companies across the corporate lifecycle and financial sponsors. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company's focus is on middle market, emerging growth, and venture stage companies.