Ike Kier

Paramount Acquisition Corp. was incorporated in Delaware on June 1, 2005 as a blank check company with a objective to acquire an operating business. It is a newly organized Specified Purpose Acquisition Company. The purpose of its incorporation is effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition or other similar business combination with an operating business in the healthcare industry.

Capital Lodging Corp. operates as a real estate investment trust. It engages in the ownership and acquisition of hotels. The company was founded by Rick Koenigsberger, Edward J. Rohling, and John D. Bailey in 2004 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX

Talon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which is engaged in the developing and commercializing new and differentiated cancer therapies. The firm is developing the Marqibo for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and other blood cancers including lymphoma. Its Menadione topical lotion is a compound which is developed for the prevention and treatment of skin toxicity associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. The company was founded by Mark J. Ahn in 2002 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Rand Logistics, Inc. engages in the provision of marine bulk freight shipping services throughout the Great Lakes region. It transports construction aggregates, salt, grain, coal, iron ore, and other dry bulk commodities for customers in the construction, electric utility, food, and integrated steel industries. The company was founded on June 24, 2004 and is headquartered in Iselin, NJ.

Lida, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets women's sportswear, swimwear, and activewear. The private company is based in Charlotte, NC.