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Lincoln Snacks Co. produces and markets snack foods. It makes and distributes caramelized pre-popped popcorn under the brand names Poppycock, Fiddle Faddle, and Screaming Yellow Zonkers. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Five Star Airport Alliance, Inc. designs, manufactures, installs and maintains airline baggage handling systems. It specializes in sortation and in-line explosive detection screening system integration solutions. The firm's baggage handling and sorting system products include flat plate, slope plate, oversized bag slide, power face diverter, pusher, super pusher, ticket counter, scale and induction conveyor, retractable dispatch unit and transport conveyor. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Old Co. of Legume, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets premium vegetarian and soy products. It offers lightlife brand of vegetarian-based burgers, hot dogs, and other meatless frozen and refrigerated foods. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA.

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.

Brynwood Partners Management LLC (Brynwood Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Hendrik J. Hartong. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. manufactures pizza and dressing products. Its products include frozen pizzas, salad dressing, sauces, marinades, condiments, and deli salads. The firm offers services to retail, corporate brands, and contract packing customers. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA.

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.

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.

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.

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

Pearson Candy Co. manufactures candy and other confectionery products. It offers Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, Pearson's Mint Patties, Pearson's Nut Goodies, and Pearson's Bun. The firm markets its products through retailers in the United States, as well as online. The company was founded by P. Edward Pearson in 1909 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Sun Country Foods, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in manufacturing and marketing of Kretschmer wheat germ brand. It serves the food industry. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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.

Harvest Hill Beverage Co. markets fruit juice products in single-serve and multi-serve formats to the retail and foodservice channels. It produce its products under the brand Juicy Juice, Dailys Cocktails, Little Hug FruitBarrels, Big Hug FruitBarrels, Guzzller and Big Burst. The company was founded in June 2014 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

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.

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.

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.

West Madison Foods, Inc. operates grocery stores. The private company is based in DE. Thomas Lopez has been the CEO of the American company since 2023.