Ben Slater

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

SignalPath LLC develops cloud-based software for the clinical research. Its solutions for research sites include financial management, site CTMS, enterprise performance, study startup. The company was founded by Bradford R. Hirsch and Kevin P. Monroe in 2014 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

JELD-WEN, Inc. manufactures windows and doors. The firm offers a range of windows, exterior and interior doors, patio doors, and related building products made of wood, wood composite, fiberglass, vinyl, and aluminum. Its products are used in various projects, such as windows, exterior and interior doors, and patio doors replacements, as well as pet panels, historic renovation, lighthouse restoration and livable spaces improvements. The company was founded by Richard L. Wendt on October 25, 1960 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Founded in 1948, Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc. is a manufacturer of aluminum and vinyl windows and patio doors. Part of Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., the company is based in Dallas, TX.

Truco Enterprises LP markets and distributes snack food and beverage products. The firm produces Southwestern Mexican style snacks and drink mixes. Its products include hot salsa, chips, naturals, dips, drink mixes, party kits, and tortilla chips, dips, and drink mixes. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Leucadia Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2002 as Jefferies Private Client Advisers LLC. They changed their name to Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC in 2006 and to Leucadia Asset Management LLC in 2021. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). LAM provides advisory services to high net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP provides legal services. Its areas of practices include corporate, litigation, banking and credit, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, private funds, intellectual property, restructuring and bankruptcy, and tax. The firm serves the energy, financial services, healthcare, insurance and reinsurance, technology, retail, defense, education and transportation industries. The company operates through its offices located in Beijing, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Seoul, Tokyo and Washington, DC. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Twitchell Technical Products LLC designs and manufactures polymer products and coatings. It produces custom specialty technical fibers, fabrics and engineered films to meet exacting performance and design requirements that are inputs in a diverse set of end products including interior window shades, awnings, screens, wall and floor coverings, environmental protection and containment products, surgical gowns, absorbents, automotive components and industrial packaging. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Dothan, AL.

AlpInvest Partners, Inc. (AlpInvest) is the New York City private equity subsidiary of Netherlands-based AlpInvest Partners BV, ultimately held by The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG). Established in 1999 as NIB Capital Private Equity, the firm became AlpInvest Partners in 2004. They were the first exclusive private equity manager for a public pension fund and invest worldwide across primary funds, secondaries, and direct investment (co-investment) channels, covering the entire private equity spectrum. In addition to the New York office, AlpInvest has offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and London. They are a socially responsible investor which works to promote sustainability and governance as an important factor in investment choices. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investments and exclude direct investments in companies that are directly involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products that clearly violate Dutch and relevant international conventions. They also explore sustainability-themed investments.

Chicago Custom Foods LLC provides popcorn seasonings and other snack products. Its products include white cheddar, nacho cheddar, butter, ranch, kettle corn, cheesy jalapeno, caramel, bacon cheddar, salt, garlic parmesan, buffalo wing, and milk chocolate caramel. The company was founded by Brian Taylor in 1999 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL.

The JIAN Group LLC is a corporate finance and growth management advisory firm that has been providing its services for nearly 30 years. The private company is based in Fredericksburg, VA. The company has a nationwide footprint with a focus on the building materials industry. The JIAN Group has represented its clients in over 200 transactions, earning a reputation for consistently exceeding their client's goals and expectations. The company's services include corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, growth management, and succession planning. The JIAN Group brings value-added elements to each relationship, with over 250 years of experience and extensive industry contacts.

Combs Produce Co. retails and distributes tomatoes. The firm also provides repackaging, ripening, conditioning, customized packaging, and overnight delivery services. The company was founded by J.C. Combs in 1958 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Fuerst Day Lawson Ltd. manufactures and supplies ingredients and flavorings to the food industry. It provides raw materials such as seeds, bakery blends and sweeteners to the food industry, natural flavors to the beverage industry, specialty chemicals to the chemical and personal care industry and essential oils, aroma chemicals and natural extracts to the flavor and fragrance industry. The company is headquartered in London, , the United Kingdom.

Part of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., Fuerst Day Lawson (U.S.A.) Ltd. is a British company that wholesales food, beverage, and specialty chemical ingredients. The company is based in London, UK.

Fuerst Day Lawson Holdings Ltd. manufactures and supplies specialist ingredients to the food, beverage, fragrance, and chemical industries. It offers amino acids, aroma chemicals, beverage syrups, energy & fortification solutions, flavorings, colors, honey, juices & juice blends and sweetener systems. The company was founded on October 24, 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Highlander Partners LP, FDL Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company that operates through its subsidiaries to supply ingredients to the food, beverages, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2016.

Part of Highlander Partners LP, FDL Acquisition No. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2016. 2 Ltd. is an investment holding British company.

LX/JT Intermediate Holdings, Inc. manufactures shelf-stable and frozen beverage products. Its product categories include cocktail and smoothie mixes, juice, teas, sports and energy drinks, enhanced waters, thickened water, slushy, and lemonades. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Bettera Brands LLC manufactures and markets jelly beans, gummy vitamins, sugar free and organic candy. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Part of GSK Plc, Galvani Bioelectronics Ltd. is a pioneering research and British development company founded in 2016, dedicated to bringing bioelectronic therapies to patients. The company is based in Stevenage, UK. Galvani Bioelectronics combines GSK's therapeutics discovery and development knowledge with Verily's expertise in software and electronics for clinical applications. The company is developing therapies through implant-based direct modulation of specific neural signals to organs central in disease. These therapies are designed to be safe, precise in their therapeutic effect, and minimally invasive in their delivery through the use of small and efficient wireless electronics and keyhole surgery. Connected software will ensure that patients and physicians can effectively control and optimize the therapy.

Cos Bar USA, Inc. operates as cosmetics and skin care boutique. The company was founded by Lily Garfield and Cos Bar Aspe and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Colorescience, Inc. engages in the provision of cosmetics and sunscreen products. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.