Michael D. Byars

REFAC Optical Group, Inc. provides vision care products and services. It offers designer brands and private label prescription eyewear, contact lenses, sunglasses, readymade readers, and accessories. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Blackwood, NJ.

Newbridge Latin America LP seeks investment opportunities in companies located in Latin America. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of technology and transportation. It provides financing in the form of equity and convertible debt. Its average investment size ranges between $25 and $35 million with a minimum investment of $15 million. It acquires both minority and majority positions and also takes a seat on the board of directors.

Topco Associates LLC provides procurement, quality assurance, packaging, and other services for its food industry member-owners and customers. It engages in procuring perishables, such as fresh and processed meats, and produce/floral programs; dairy/bakery, frozen, grocery, health and beauty care, and non-grocery and commodity items; and foodservice products that comprise frozen vegetables, breaded frozen vegetable appetizers, fresh and frozen protein offerings, custom dairy products, shortening and oil supplies, bulk mayonnaise and salad dressings, potato appetizers, frozen potatoes, condiments, dressings and sauces, fountain soda and equipment, and sushi. The company was founded in December 1950 and is headquartered in Skokie, IL.

TOPS Markets LLC owns and operates supermarkets. It offers meat, seafood, deli and carryout cafe, in-store bakery, dairy, florist, pharmacy and tops playhouse products. The company was founded by Savino P. Nanula and Armand J. Castellani in 1962 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Part of Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV, Mayfair Supermarkets, Inc. operates as a supermarket. Mayfair Supermarkets was acquired by Ahold USA, Inc. from Mayfair Holdings, Inc. on June 22, 1995.

Veritas Capital Fund Management LLC (Veritas Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by Robert McKeon and Ramzi Musallam. The firm is headquartered in New York.

ACON Investments LLC (ACON Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1996 by Kenneth R. Brotman, Bernard W. Aronson and Jonathan J. Ginns. The firm is headquartered in Washington D.C., the United States with additional offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Bogota, Madrid, Mexico City and Sao Paulo.

RLS Supermarkets LLC owns and operates food stores. It operates approximately 63 supermarkets, 38 pharmacies, and 15 gas stations. The firm's food stores include about 23 Minyard, 22 Carnival and 18 Sack'n Save with general groceries, deli, bakery, bank, pharmacy, flower shop, post office, energy bill payment facilities, and cafe. The company was founded on February 12, 1932 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Farmer Jack Supermarkets operates grocery store chains throughout southeast Michigan and northern Ohio. It serves a general line of food products such as canned & frozen foods, fresh fruits & prepared meats, fish & poultry. The store also provides perishables and other grocery items. Farmer Jack is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Kaleida Health provides comprehensive healthcare services and care facilities. Its services include clinic, specialty centers, school based health centers, and health and patient services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Igloo Products Corp. engages in the manufacture and design of coolers. Its products include hard coolers, soft coolers, drinkware, and accessories. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Katy, TX.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Bain Capital, Inc. operates as a management firm. The company was founded in and is headquartered in Woodsboro, MD.

Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Inc. operates as a economic development organization. It helps in growing private investment, jobs and business development areas. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Novipax, Inc. manufactures absorbent mediums for the food, medical and safety industries. Its brand names include Zap and Ultra Zap. The company serves processors, supermarkets, packaging manufacturers, medical facilities, first responders, industrial manufacturers and commercial facilities. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in La Verne, CA.

Invest Buffalo Niagara, Inc. provides professional advanced research, marketing, and project management services to companies requiring economic development assistance. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

The Norwood School, Inc. owns and operates co-educational independent day school. The firm offers lower school, middle school, arts, athletics, character education and service learning, experiential education and intersession, student support services, and high school placement. The company was founded by Frances Brandis Marsh in 1952 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Southern Family Markets LLC owns and operates a chain of supermarkets. The firm's operates grocery stores and supermarkets under various banners which include Piggly Wiggly, Bruno's, and Food World. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Keene, NH

Suzohapp, Inc. supplies systems and components for amusement, gaming, casino and vending industries. The company is headquartered in Mount Prospect, IL.

BSM Engenharia SA provides heavy equipment rental and logistics services. The firm offers outsourcing of cargo handling services, and also port operations and logistics support services. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

CenterState Corp. for Economic Opportunity offers business development and economic growth consulting services. The firm provides business expansion, sector analysis, regional marketing, government relationship building, entrepreneur support and infrastructure development consulting services. The company is headquartered in Syracuse, NY.

Spencer Spirit Holdings, Inc. engages in retailing of lifestyle merchandise. It operates through the Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween brands. The Spencer's brand offers accessories that reflect popular themes and trends. The Spirit Halloween brand is a seasonal category killer halloween retailer that opens its stores from September through early November each year. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Egg Harbor City, NJ.

Aseo Urbano SA ESP is a public sanitations services company. It is engaged in providing urban waste collection, treatment, and disposal services, as well as the construction, cleaning, and maintenance of sewage facilities and systems. The company was founded on 9 December, 2000 and is headquartered in Cucúta, Colombia.

Fairway Media Group LLC operates as a holding company with interests in outdoor billboard advertising activities. The company was founded on May 10, 2019 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

ProEnergy Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of new and refurbished equipment and parts for energy facilities. It offers aero depot, operations and maintenance, total care service agreement, technical support, field services, and monitoring and diagnostics. The company was founded by Jeff Canon in 2002 and is headquartered in Sedalia, MO.

Tops Holding II Corp. operates as a supermarket retailer with supermarkets in Upstate New York, Northern Pennsylvania, Western Vermont, and North Central Massachusetts. The company is headquartered in Williamsville, NY.

Funko Acquisition Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Everett, WA.

Acon Sequitur Investors Holdings Ii LLC operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Acon Sequitur Investors II LLC provides investment and financial services. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

GP Parent LLC engages in the retailing services of tissue products. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Triple Play Brasil Participações SA provides broadband internet services. It offers a complete set of data services, complemented by video and fixed-line services. The firm operating segments include (i) all the decisions of administrators and managers are made based on consolidated reports; (ii) the mission of the Group and its subsidiaries is to provide its customers with telecommunications services with quality; and (iii) all decisions related to strategic and financial planning, purchases, investments and investments of funds are taken on a consolidated basis. The company was founded in March 2015 and is headquartered in Itaim Bibi, Brazil.

Beauty By Imagination, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of beauty products. The company is based in Commack, NY and was founded in 1977. BBI develops some of the industry's most recognizable and innovative brands such as Goody, WetBrush, Bio Ionic, Twist, Solano, and Ace. These brands promise quality and innovation to provide beautiful results to professionals and consumers alike. Francesca Raminella has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Atlantic Sustainable Catch is a seafood platform that was founded in 2021. The American company is driven by its subsidiary companies and is committed to providing responsibly sourced seafood. The company aims to lead the industry in transparency and are constantly working to innovate and improve their practices.

New Era Cap LLC is an international lifestyle brand that specializes in hats for MLB, NBA, and NFL teams. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY. The company has a sports heritage that dates back 100 years. New Era Cap Co. offers a variety of hats including fitted, snapback, and adjustable hats. The company was founded in 1920 by Ehrhardt Koch. Christopher H. Koch has been the CEO of the company since 1993.

Northeast Grocery, Inc. (NGI) is the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets, operating nearly 300 supermarkets across multiple states. The private company is based in Schenectady, NY. These companies are known for their innovative food merchandising, exceptional customer service, and commitment to providing sustainably sourced, high-quality products. The company aims to nourish the communities they operate in while reducing environmental waste and energy consumption. Founded by families, Tops and Price Chopper/Market 32 have a combined industry leadership of over 150 years. John Persons has been the CEO of the company since 2023.