Ryan Scott

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.

NewsEdge Corp. provides global news and current awareness solutions for business. It is a subsidiary of Acquire Media Corp. The company is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

Northern Brewer LLC engages in the supply and retail of home brewing, winemaking, beer kits, and equipment. It also offers beer recipe kits, kombucha, and cheese making. The company was founded by Christopher Farley in October 1993 and is headquartered in Roseville, MN.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Nomura Securities International, Inc. (NSI) is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1969. The firm is a division of Nomura Holding America, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NMR, TYO: 8604, AMS: 8604). NSI provides securities brokerage services, as well as asset management, domestic retail, global markets, global investment banking and global merchant banking services. The firm's fixed-income business consists of bond sales and trading, origination and product supply for securitization deals and real estate-focused asset finance operations (in cooperation with Investment Banking). In the equity markets, NSI offers sales and trading of domestic and foreign stocks on a global basis, primarily for institutional investors.

Part of Eller Investment Co., Inc., Gannett Outdoor of Arizona is an American company that provides outdoor advertising services. Gannett Outdoor of Arizona was acquired by Eller Investment Co., Inc. from TEGNA, Inc. on August 24, 1992.

Pasta Pomodoro, Inc. operates a chain of Italian restaurants. It offers catering services for home entertaining, office events, corporate meetings, weddings, graduation parties, and bar mitzvahs. The company was founded by Adriano Paganini in 1994 and is headquartered in San Bruno, CA.

Hat World, Inc. retails licensed and branded athletic fashion headwear. It provides licensed logos of pro (MLB, NBA, NFL & NHL) and college sports teams. The firm also operates smaller retail brands Lids Kids, Hat Shack, Hat Zone, Head Quarters and Cap Conn. The company was founded in 1995 by J. Glenn Campbell & Scott A. Molander and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Illinois Consolidated Communications, Inc. provides local and long distance telephone services. It provides voice and data communications services to both business and residential customers including local and long distance, Internet, business systems, retail and wholesale operator services, public services and integrated telemarketing and fulfillment services. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered Mattoon, IL.

Part of Cartesian, Inc., Cartesian Ltd. provides software engineering and consulting services specializing in the interrelated sectors of telecom, technology, and digital media. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1996 by James Richard Baker and Janos Sivo. Cartesian was acquired by Cartesian, Inc. on January 02, 2007 for $15.70 million.

The Management Network Group, Inc. is a private company based in Overland Park, KS. The company invests in other companies.

Part of TEGNA, Inc., Gannett Broadcasting, Inc. provides television broadcasting services. The company is based in McLean, VA.

Screen America provides screen & digital printing, finishing, kit packing & distribution to retail chains, advertising agencies, manufactures & other organizations. The ability to print everything from self-adhesive credit card decals to 20 foot x 4 foot banners. By eliminating the need for mounting they cut labor, shipping expenses & waste. They print directly onto hundreds of different materials such as poster paper, vinyl, cardboard, plactic & substrates in never fade vibrant UV inks. Other services include cutting, die cutting, sewing, grommeting, applying Velcro, assembling, warehousing & packing. All services are conducted on site, ranging from screen burning to finishing, from graphic design to printing. This means that quality is guaranteed & rush orders are easily executed.

Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and they are a subsidiary of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI). Houlihan Lokey Capital provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They also have the ability to serve as underwriter or bookrunner with respect to traditional debt and equity offerings, including leveraged loans and public offerings of debt, equity-linked, and equity securities.

J&P Park Acquisitions, Inc. distributes and markets roses, plants and other related horticultural items. It offers live decorated trees, evergreen wreath's and garlands, shrubs, perennials, garden structures and amaryllis gifts. The company is headquartered in Hodges, SC.

Distinctive Apparel, Inc. operates as an online retail store for women. It offers shoes, accessories, blazers, jackets and leisurewear. The company was founded on May 24, 2011 and is headquartered in Randolph, MA.

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.

Bijoux Nouveau, Inc. engages in the wholesale and retail of apparel and fashion products. It offers watches, jewelry, handbags, pashminas, hats, and other soft goods. The company’s brands include Bijoux Terner, AdiXion, and B You. The firm sells its products on a wholesale basis to travel market retail operators that operate duty free retail stores on-board cruise ships, and in airports, casinos, and international resort destinations, and to select national food and drug retail chains. Bijoux Nouveau was founde on May 31, 2013 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Regan Fund Management Ltd. provides investment management services. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Blackstreet Capital Holdings LLC operates as equity and debt holding company with interests in education, consumer finance, and sports and entrainment. It is a diversified operating company that opportunistically purchases underperforming small businesses and helps restore them to profitability. The company was founded by Murry Neal Gunty and Lawrence S. Berger in 2015 and is headquartered in Chevy Chade, MD.

Black Bear Sports Group, Inc. owns and operates skating centers. It offers sports and entertainment facilities and youth sports events. The company was founded by Murry Neal Gunty in 2015 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Awe Acquisition, Inc. is an American company that retails personal computers. The private company is based in Chester.

Ames Watson LLC is a privately held holding company that was founded in 2018 by Lawrence S. Berger and Tom H. Ripley. The company is based in Columbia, MD. Ames Watson purchases, invests in, transforms, and partners with companies to create long term value. The company brings know-how, problem solving, deep resources, and experience to grow companies and move them past "inflection points." The company takes great pride in its partnership approach, working closely with management teams to create value.

Fanzzlids Holdings LLC provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.