Thomas Walsh

Franklin Advisers, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and registered investment advisor headquartered in San Mateo, California. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a holding company that, together with its various subsidiaries is referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Advisers provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to US and non-US, registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as separate accounts.

Foamex International, Inc. manufactures and distributes flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products. Foamex has five business segments: Foam Products, Carpet Cushion Products, Automotive Products, Technical Products and Other Products. The Foam Products segment manufactures and markets cushioning foams for bedding, furniture, packaging and healthcare applications and foam-based consumer products, such as mattress pads and children's furniture. The Carpet Cushion Products segment manufactures and distributes rebond, prime, felt and rubber carpet padding. The Automotive Products segment distributes automotive foam products and laminates to Tier 1 suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. The Technical Products segment manufactures and markets reticulated and other specialty foams used for reservoiring, filtration, gasketing and sealing applications. The Other Products segment primarily consists of certain manufacturing operations in Mexico City. The company is located in Linwood, PA

Talk America Holdings Inc. provides communications services to business and residential customers. It offers phone services and high speed internet access to its customers. The firm sells local and long-distance telephone services in 25 states primarily in Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. It was founded in 1989 and is located in Reston, VA.