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Blum Capital Partners LP (Blum Capital) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Richard C. Blum in 1975. Blum Capital provides investment management services to various private, pooled investment funds. Investors in the funds include corporate and state/local pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, endowments, foundations, charitable organizations and estates, corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, banks and thrift institutions, and high net-worth individuals.

Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

Tudor Investment Corp. (TIC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1980 by Paul T. Jones, II. TIC provides discretionary investment advisory services to various hedge funds, private equity funds and managed accounts. Investors in these funds generally include high-net worth individuals and related entities, sovereign entities, pension funds, non-financial corporates, financial institutions, endowments and foundations, fund-of-fund vehicles and proprietary capital from current and former personnel.

Peapod LLC operates as an internet grocery store. It offers a range of products such as meat and seafood, deli items, prepared, natural and organic, kosher foods. The company was founded by Andrew B. Parkinson and Thomas L. Parkinson in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Station Casinos LLC provides gaming and entertainment services. The firm manages regional entertainment destinations which features restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theatres, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo, and race and sports wagering. The company was founded by Frank Fertitta Jr. in 1976 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Accenture LLP provides management consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. Its services encompass customer relationship, finance, human resources, service, supply chain, information management, business process, and infrastructure outsourcing services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

H-E-B LP owns and operates a chain of supermarkets. It operates supermarkets throughout Texas and Mexico under the names H-E-B plus!, H-E-B Palmhurst, Round Rock 5 H-E-B, and H-E-B plus! Waco. The firm offers brands that include H-E-B, H-E-B Organics, Hill Country Fare, H-E-Buddy, and Central Market. The company was founded by Florence Butt in 1905 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

HealthTronics, Inc. provides healthcare and technology support services. The firm focuses on urologist partnership opportunities, surgical and capital equipment maintenance and anatomical pathology services. Its products portfolio include urology devices, including lithotripters and surgical treatment lasers. The company was founded by Argil J. Wheelock in 1972 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Levi, Rattner, Cahlin & Co. is a private company based in Miami, FL.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Newgistics, Inc. provides e-commerce services to retailers. It offers end-to-end e-commerce solutions that integrate every step in the order life cycle from customer acquisition through fulfilment, delivery and returns. The firm offers technology-enabled parcel logistics and related services to the rapidly growing e-commerce and direct-to-consumer retail industry. The company was founded in 1999 by Philip S. Siegel and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Part of As Seen On TV, Inc., Nutrio.com, Inc. provides interactive online meal plans, fitness programs, nutritional tools, and educational content. The company is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Nutrio.com was acquired by eDiets.com, Inc. on May 18, 2006 for $11 million.

Starbucks Coffee Co. (UK) Ltd. owns & operates a chain of restaurants. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Multimedia Plus, Inc. engages in the provision of custom videos and interactive multimedia training. It offers Incite, a drag-and-drop publishing tool which allows the creation of interactive and media-rich content. The company was founded by David Harouche in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Retrofit, Inc. provides weight management and disease-prevention solutions. The firms program includes a year-long wireless monitoring of client's weight, activity, and sleep quality. It also provides private lessons with a registered dietician, exercise physiologist, and behaviour coach. The company was founded by Jeffrey R. Hyman in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Red Apple Stores, Inc. engages in the operation of retail stores. It offers clothing, home, and food products. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Delivering Good, Inc. provides new clothing, toys, basic necessities, juvenile products and books for charity. It operates as charity of choice for new product donations made by hundreds of companies in the fashion, home and children?s industries. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Balmoral Funds LLC (Balmoral Funds) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Jonathan A. Victor and Skip Victor. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Part of bpost SA, Radial Commerce, Inc. operates mail-order houses. The company is based in King of Prussia, PA.