T. J. Rau

Consumer Edge Research LLC, dba Consumer Edge (CE), is an equity research holding firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Bill Pecoriello in 2009. They offer consumer data solutions for everyone from public and private investors to corporate decision makers and strategists. CE focuses on the global consumer sector such as the beverages, food, cosmetics, household/personal care and tobacco industries. Data is gathered both from global syndicated sources as well as primary research surveys, channel checks and other proprietary data collection.

Schroder Investment Management North America, Inc. (SIMNA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Schroder US Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Schroders Plc (LON: SDR) in Great Britain. SIMNA manages separate accounts on a discretionary basis for institutions, endowments, foundations, pension funds, government retirement plans, and insurance companies and, as sub-adviser, to registered investment companies sponsored by other advisers. The firm also acts as the investment adviser to the Schroder Funds, which are sold in the US predominantly to institutional clients. They also serve as the manager and general partner of private investment partnerships or funds.