John LeBoutillier

UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities.

Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Balance Bar Co. manufactures energy bars. Its products include Almond Brownie, Caramel Nut Blast, Chocolate Balance, Chocolate Craze, Chocolate Mint Cookie Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cookie Dough, Dark Chocolate Coconut and Dark Chocolate Crunch Balance Bars. The company was founded by Thomas R. Davidson and Richard Lamb in February 1992 and is headquartered in Bohemia, NY.

Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements and mineral products. It offers nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies and health, and beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Buitoni Food Co. is a company that was formed by Brynwood Partners VIII in July 2020 to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA, Inc. The company has its roots traced back to Italy in 1827 and was introduced in the US in 1941. The company is based in Stamford, CT, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Buitoni is a leading national brand in refrigerated pasta, sauces, and cheese categories, known for its great taste which comes from its simple and quality ingredients. Buitoni Foods manufactures its products from its Danville, VA facility and has approximately 525 employees. The company was founded in 1827 by Giuilia Buitoni, and the CEO is Graham Corneck.

Great Kitchens Food Co., Inc. provides private label take-and-bake pizza. The firm's pizzas and flatbreads are sold to grocery, club and mass retailers, as well as into foodservice outlets nationally. The company is headquartered in Romeoville, IL.

Josephs Gourmet Pasta Co. manufactures and markets pasta and sauce products. It is a culinary solutions company providing chains, independent restaurants, and other foodservice establishments with innovative products, new menu concepts, and profitable operational ideas. The company was founded by Joseph Faro Jr. in 1991 and is headquartered in Haverhill, MA.

Hometown Food Co. manufactures and sells shelf-stable baking products. The firm offers Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy, Martha White, Pillsbury, Funfetti, and Hungry Jack. The company was founded in June 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Brynwood Partners VIII LP invests in lower middle market companies located in the US with enterprise value of $50 to $500 million, sales of $50 to $500 million and EBITDA of up to $100 million. The fund target companies operating in the field of consumer sector which includes, food and beverage Personal care Branded Private label Contract manufacturing. It provides financing for corporate divestitures, mundane or underperforming companies, good companies to build & upgrade, and underfinanced companies with an investment size up to $750 million of total enterprise value. It also acquires controlling interests and makes co-investments.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co. produces and markets juice-based drinks in North America. It offers glucosamine and chondroitin dietary supplements, flavored waters, juices, fruit smoothies, and bottled beverages. The firm offers its products to consumers, retail customers, and foodservice/vending organizations. Its brands include SunnyD, Elations, Fruit2O, and Veryfine. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Traub Capital Partners (Traub Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Marvin Traub Associates founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Carolina Beverage Group LLC manufactures and distributes craft beers and related products. It also offers high-speed can filling, batching, tunnel pasteurization, flash pasteurization, hot fill (cans only) and laboratory technologies. The company was founded by J. Michael Smith and John Stritch in 1997 and is headquartered in Mooresville, NC.

Star Brands North America, Inc. manufactures confectionery products. It provides chocolate confectionary products including DeMets Turtles, DeMets Flipz, DeMets Treasures and DeMets Stix. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Factory LLC (Factory) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Richard C. Thompson. The firm is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Legends Hospitality LLC operates as an experiences company which specializes in providing holistic solutions for sports and entertainment organizations and venues. Its divisions include global planning, global sales, global partnerships, hospitality, global merchandise, global technology solutions, global attractions, and Legends international. The company was founded by Jerry Jones Jr. and George Steinbrenner in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Performance Equity Management LLC (Performance Equity Management) is a private equity and venture capital subsidiary of Performance Equity Associates LLC founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Part of CalAmp Corp., Planet Technology Solutions, Inc. develops software solutions and applications. The company is based in Parsippany, NJ. The company was founded by Ronnie Wee. Planet Technology Solutions was acquired by Vytek Wireless, Inc. on September 05, 2001.

Veryfine Products, Inc. produces fruit drinks. Its products include bottled fruit flavors, fruit juices, fruit cocktail, fruit punch, and nectars. The firm also makes juice with added vitamins and herbs such as ginseng, guarana, and taurine. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

Part of Quebecor, Inc., Quebecor World, Inc. operates print shops. The company is based in Jonesboro, AR.

Duracell Battery Co. manufactures batteries. The private company is based in Cleveland, TN.

Part of Société BIC SA, BIC International Co. manufactures stationary and personal care products. The company is based in Milford, CT. The CEO of the company is James DiPietro.

Société des Produits Nestlé SA engages in the manufacture and distribution of food, pharmaceutical, medical, and cosmetic products. The company was founded on December 15, 1936 and is headquartered in Vevey, France.

Starboard Capital Partners LLC (Starboard Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Marc C. Bergschneider and Dean E. Fenton. The firm is headquartered in Southport, Connecticut.