Robert Thomson

Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

Thomas H. Lee Partners LP (Thomas H Lee Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC founded in 1974. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

General Nutrition Cos., Inc. produces and sells vitamins, minerals, and sports nutrition supplements. Its products include herbs, diet products, food products, personal care, and other health care products. The company was founded by David Shakarian in 1969 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. retails arts, crafts, and floral merchandise. It offers painting crafts, fashion crafts, scrapbooking, seasonal and holiday decor, and floral crafts. The company was founded by John E. Parker and William Kaplan in 1985 and is headquartered in Berlin, NJ.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Equinox Holdings, Inc. operates fitness clubs and yoga studios in metropolitan areas. It offers services in the areas of athletic training, conditioning, dance, martial arts, regeneration, Pilates, yoga, and studio cycling. The firm also offers spa services, including facials, facial enhancements, massages, laser treatments, body treatments, waxing, sunless tanning, lash extensions, teeth whitening, manicure and pedicure, and healing therapies. The company was founded by Donato Errico, Jr. in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

GNC Corp. retails natural and specialty foods. Its nutritional-supplements retail chain devoted solely to items such as vitamins and dietary products. The company also has stores within Rite Aid drugstores and makes Rite Aid private-label products. It was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Mattress Holding Corp. owns and operates retail mattress stores. It sells conventional and specialty mattresses, bed frames, and other bedding accessories. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Cycle Gear, Inc. operates as a retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel. It offers helmets, tires, jackets, suits, gloves, luggage bags, electronics and hand tools. The firm provides batteries, filters, exhaust systems, chemicals and oils. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Benicia, CA.

KUE Management, Inc. provides early childhood education programs primary-through-secondary curriculam and supplemental educational services at physical locations and online schools and home schooling environments. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

GNC Parent Corp. operates as a holding company with interest in retailing nutritional supplementary products. It operates business through its subsidiaries General Nutrition Centers and Apollo Management. The company was founded on November 15, 2006 and is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity. It is a blank check company. It is seeking to acquire control of a business in the consumer products or specialty retail sectors operating in North America. JWC Acquisition LLC is the sponsor of the company. The company was founded on February 7, 2008 and is located in Boston, MA.

Brookstone Co., Inc. operates a gift store. It offers gift cards for special events and occasions. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Nashua, NH.

JA Apparel Corp. designs and manufactures apparel products for men. It offers shirts, vests, slacks, sweaters, blazers and jackets, shoes, and accessories. The company was founded by Joseph Abboud in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

The NutraSweet Co. manufactures and distributes sweetener products. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL

Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Part of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., Motor Coils Manufacturing Co rebuilds various locomotive components. The company is based in Emporium, PA.

BPS Direct LLC engages in the supply of sports equipment. The company was founded by John L. Morris in 1972 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO.

Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC engages in the provision of sales and marketing services to consumer packaged goods industry. The company was founded by Sonny King in 1987 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

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.

EmployBridge Holding Co. provides outsourced human resource and specialty-temporary staffing services. It operates under the ResourceMFG, ProLogistix and ProDrivers brands, offering skilled personnel to three specific industry verticals, specialty manufacturing, warehousing/logistics and transportation. The firm also provides statistical data to its customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Coldmatic Refrigeration Products Corp. provides custom-built temperature controlled display cases and construction products. Its products include cold storage room, walk-in-cooler and freezer installation. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Concord, Canada.

Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC engages in the development of platform for home furnishings retailers. Its product categories include living room, dining room, home office, bedroom, and outdoor. The company was founded by Brad Bonham and Matt Davis in 2006 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

EBL LLC retails footwear, apparel and accessories. Its offered brands include Adidas, Born Fly, Crep Protect, Fila, G-Shock, Levis, Puma, Nike, Timberland, and Ray-Ban, Reebok. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Torrington, CT.

Part of ACCO Brands Corp., Esselte Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes office supplies and stationery products. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

KB Wines, LLC engages in the production and marketing of vineyard wines. Its wine products include Sonoma Coast, Russian River, Santa Lucia Highlands, and Chardonnay. The company was founded by Dan Kosta, Michael Browne, and Chris Costello in 1997 and is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA.

Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA

Comoto Holdings, Inc. develops a platform for retail of apparel, accessories, and parts. The firm operates a omni-channel platform in the power-sports aftermarket-products industry; dedicated to advancing the experience of moto enthusiasts across the globe. Its brands include RevZilla, Cycle Gear, and J&P Cycles. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Eblens Equity Holdings LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Honors Holdings LLC operates as fitness franchisee. The company was founded in June 11, 2014 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.

Siromed Physician Services, Inc. is a physician-led organization that specializes in partnering with physician practices to provide management services and working capital to assist them in achieving their strategic initiatives in their specialty. The company is based in Waltham, MA. The company maintains mutually beneficial relationships with patients, providers, surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare systems using performance, outcome, and satisfaction measurements to demonstrate accountability and improvement in their care delivery. Siromed continuously challenges the status quo in the relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in designing, developing, and advancing creative, timely, and effective healthcare solutions. The company partners with ambulatory surgery centers to optimize patient care and surgeon satisfaction while providing services at lower or no cost to the facility. Siromed provides office-based surgical practices with clinical expertise, quality, and safety that are unique to the office setting.

RevZilla Motorsports LLC provides motorcycle apparel and accessories online. The firm specializes in specific riding styles such as V-twin, street, sport touring, motocross, and snowmobile gears. It offers brands including SIDI Boots, REV'IT!, Icon, Dainese, Leo Vince Exhaust, Alpinestars, Held Gloves, Klim, Shoei Helmets, Arai Helmets, Fox Racing, Shift Racing, Joe Rocket, Firstgear, Akuma Helmets, HJC Helmets, Nolan Helmets, Olympia Jackets, and Scorpion Helmets. The company was founded by Nick Auger, Anthony Bucci, and Matthew Kull in 2007 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

The Kyjen Co. LLC provides various products and toys for dogs. The firm?s dog games and puzzles include agility kits/obstacle courses, plastic games/puzzles, slo-bowl slow feeders, rubber games/puzzles, launchers and exercise games. The company was founded by Kyle Hansen in 1992 and is headquartered in Centennial, CO.