John Maier

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

FTD, Inc. provides floral related products and services to consumers and retail florists, as well as other retail locations. It markets to members and retail locations in U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Wynnchurch Capital LLC (Wynnchurch Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by John A. Hatherly. The firm is headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois.

Pathway Diagnostics Corp. develops biomedical and biomarker products. It develops biomarkers of disease into novel esoteric tests. The company specializes in the identification, optimization & validation of biomarker assays for all phases of drug development and clinical diagnostic applications makes them a valuable partner for pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies. Pathway Diagnostics is headquartered in Malibu, CA.

Semitorr Group LLC distributes purity gas and fluid handling systems. It supports semiconductor/microelectronic, life sciences, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Hillsboro, OR.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP provides legal services. Its practice areas include labor and employment, litigation, tax, and transactions. The firm serves high-tech companies in the areas of legal advice related to software licensing, intellectual property, and venture capital investments. The company was founded by Henry William O'Melveny in 1885 and is headquartered in Los Angeles. CA.

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.

Platinum Equity Advisors LLC (Platinum Equity Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Tom Gores. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

HeathCo LLC manufactures and markets electrical products, door chimes, motion activated lighting, and lighting controls. It manufactures and markets HeathZenith branded products. Its products include Notifi video systems, security lighting, decorative lighting, and doorbells and push buttons. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Bowling Green, KY.

Benford Capital Partners LLC (Benford Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Edward Benford. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

A.T. Cross (Europe) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Luton, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom and Germany.

Part of Samsung C&T Corp., Whessoe Oil & Gas Ltd. is a multidiscipline contractor that delivers comprehensive and value-engineered solutions to customers in the hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and energy industries. The company is based in Morton Palms, UK. Whessoe combines proven technology, quality, and safety with capabilities in Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPC&C). Steve Kim has been the CEO of the British company since 2013. Whessoe Oil & Gas was acquired by Samsung C&T Corp. from Al-Rushaid Group on March 18, 2013 for $18.01 million.

Lateral Investment Management LLC (Lateral Investment Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Richard de Silva. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

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.

Ruggable LLC manufactures rug washable system. It also provides rugs cleaning services. The company was founded by Jeneva Bell and Sarah Prinsloo and is headquartered in Vernon, CA.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC provides remodeling services. Its services includes window and door design, siding system, roofing, and insulation technology. The company was founded by Adam Kaliner and Jeff Kaliner in 1992 and is headquartered in Chester, PA.

Tyree & D’Angelo Partners Management LP(Tyree & D’Angelo Partners Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by James L. Tyree, Enzo D’Angelo and Michael Tyree. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Rotunda Capital Partners LLC (Rotunda Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by John M. Fruehwirth and Dan Lipson. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Highview Capital LLC (Highview Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Ryan McCarthy and David Cohen. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners LLC (Pacific Avenue Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Chris Sznewajs. The firm is headquartered in El Segundo, California.