William Toler

Pierre Foods is a nationally recognized industry leader in providing fully cooked protein and sandwich products to a wide variety of customers including schools, restaurants, retail supermarkets, vending machines, the military, and convenience stores. It offers more than 1,000 different products, including more than 400 types of full-size and mini sandwiches, in addition to beef, pork, poultry, bakery items, and peanut butter products. Leading the trend towards healthier food options for its nation's youth, it recently rolled out Smart Picks, 60 new items that are reduced fat, reduced sodium or enhanced protein or higher fiber menu options available now for school cafeterias all over the country. The company is currently owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P., a Los Angeles-based investment firm.

Pinnacle Foods, Inc. engages in the provision of manufacturing, marketing and distribution of food products in North America. It operates through the following segments: Frozen, Grocery, Boulder and Specialty. The Frozen segment includes Hungry-Man frozen entrées, Van de Kamp’s and Mrs. Paul's frozen prepared seafood, Lender's frozen and refrigerated bagels and Celeste frozen pizza. The Grocery segment consists of a diversified portfolio of shelf-stable and refrigerated products under the Vlasic, Milwaukee’s and Wiejske Wyroby brands. The Boulder segment offers gluten-free products under the Udi’s and Glutino brands and natural frozen meals under the EVOL brand. The Specialty segment covers direct store delivery snacks portfolio, including Tim's Cascade, Hawaiian kettle style chips, Snyder of Berlin and Husman’s. The company was founded on July 28, 2003 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Hostess Brands LLC operates as a food packaging company. It produces new and classic treats including Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Donettes and Fruit Pies, Twinkies and CupCakes. The firm offers loaf breads, sandwiches and cookies. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Kansas, MO.

AdvancePierre Foods, Inc. manufactures and markets proteins and sandwich products to distribution outlets including foodservice, retail and convenience store providers. Its products include beef, chicken, pork, sandwiches, fully cooked burgers, stuffed chicken breasts and country fried. The company sells its products under the brand names of Barber Foods, Better Bakery, Fast Fixin, PB Jamwich, Smart Picks and The Pub. AdvancePierre Foods was founded by Samuel Dinerman in 1946 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Oaktree Capital Corp. provides investment advice.

Gores Holdings, Inc. is a development stage company that engages in merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more business. The company was founded on June 1, 2015 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Hostess Brands, Inc. engages in developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and distributing baked goods. It operates through the Snacking segment, which consists of sweet baked goods, cookies, bread and buns, and frozen retail products that are sold under the Hostess, Dolly Madison, Cloverhill, Big Texas, and Voortman brands. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS.

Hydrofarm LLC manufactures and distributes indoor gardening, hydroponics products and indoor horticultural lighting equipment. It offers light reflectors and ballasts, lightening kits, bulbs, hydro systems and components, pumps, meters, water filtration, ventilation, air purification and controller services. The company is headquartered in Petaluma, CA.