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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.

General Electric Capital Corp. provides financial products and services. Its services include commercial loans and leases, fleet management, financial programs, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial services. The firm’s solutions include energy finance and aviation finance. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Oakley, Inc. designs and manufactures sunglasses and accessories. Its optics brand portfolio includes Eye Safety Systems, Fox Racing, Mosley Tribes, Oakley, Oliver Peoples and Paul Smith Spectacles. The company was founded by James H. Jannard in 1975 and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, CA.

Perry Corp., do-business-as Perry Capital, is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Richard C. Perry and Paul A. Leff in 1988. Perry provides investment advisory and management services for private fund clients.

Backcountry.com LLC provides online retail services. It provides products for activities such as skiing, backpacking, camping, snowboarding, rock climbing, kayaking and mountaineering through its website. The firm also retails outdoors and winter sports gear, selling through sites that include Backcountry.com, Backcountryoutlet.com, Tramdock.com, and Dogfunk.com. The company was founded by James Holland & John Bresee in October 1996 and is headquartered in Park City, UT.

Ares Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and global alternative investment manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1997 by Merritt Hooper, John Kissick and Antony Ressler. They are a subsidiary of Ares Management Holdings LP and their ultimate parent is Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES). Ares Management provides investment advice to various pooled investment vehicles, other separately managed accounts and other institutional clients.

Part of Brentwood Associates, Brentwood Private Equity III LLC provides investment advice. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Fitness Anywhere LLC provides training equipment, workout programs, and fitness education courses. It designs and delivers solutions that enhance performance in lifestyle, sports, and recreational activities. The firm offers suspension and rip training solutions and exercise tools, such as door anchors, suspension anchors, resistance cords, carabiners, safety straps, and workout guides. The firm also engagee in training and practice research activities with focus on the military, academic, and professional sports sectors. The company was founded by Randy A. Hetrick in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The Veggie Grill, Inc. own and operates a chain of restaurants. It operates a restaurant chain that serves delicious and wholesome plant-based food to health conscious, but taste focused customers. The firm offers a variety of sandwiches and burgers, entree salads, bowls, home-style plates, shareable sides, organic teas and house made desserts prepared with wholesome vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts. The Veggie Grill was founded in in 2005 by Kevin Boylan, Thirumalaisamy K. Pillan and Ray White and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Govx, Inc. develops GovX.com, a controlled-access e-commerce site. It serves the U.S. Armed Forces and government, including active, reserve, former and retired military personnel, and those in police, fire, FBI, DEA, Border Patrol, and related government agencies. The company was founded by Anthony Farwell on December 9, 2011 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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.

Catterton Management Co. LLC (L Catterton) is a private equity subsidiary of L Catterton Management Ltd. founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It provides services in airports, universities, military bases, hospitals, casinos, amusement parks and stadiums. The company was founded by Andrew Cherng and Peggy Tsiang Cherng in 1973 and is headquartered in Rosemead, CA.

Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Array Marketing Group, Inc. designs and develops merchandising displays for retailers and brand manufacturers worldwide. It provides counter units, fixtures, floor stands, and open service presentations, as well as project management services. The company was founded by John D. Fielding and Bill Fielding in 1981 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Iacon, Inc. is a company that sells sunglasses. The company is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Iacon was acquired by Oakley, Inc., part of EssilorLuxottica SA from November 14, 2007 on November 01, 2001.

Millennium Management LLC is a SEC-investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Israel 'Izzy' Englander in 1989 and is a subsidiary of MLM Trust B LLC, itself a subsidiary of MLM Trust B. Millennium Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to private investment funds.

Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Area founded in 1986. Goldman Sachs Capital Partners is headquartered in New York.

5.11, Inc. manufactures law enforcement related apparel products. It creates products for the safety, accuracy, speed and performance of law enforcement, military and firefighting professionals and sells these products under the registered trademarks. The firm's products include pants, shirts, shorts, uniforms, outerwear, flashlights, footwear, bags and packs, eyewear, gloves, watches, knives, belts, women’s apparel, gun holsters, training, headgear, slings, breaching tools, and accessories. The company was founded by Daniel J. Costa in 2001 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Pear Sports LLC provides digital health, wellness and fitness programs. It offers Pear Square One Training Intelligence System that combines a wireless heart rate monitor, wireless foot pod, customized plans, real-time coaching, and post-workout data. The company was founded by Kari Kristian Rauhala and Robert G. Allison in 2010 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Benefit Street Partners LLC (BSP) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Tom Gahan in 2011 and became solely owned by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in 2019. BSP provides investment advisory services to private funds including the sub-advised funds for both institutions and high-net-worth investors.

Part of The Kattegat Trust Co. Ltd., Beyond Clothing LLC is a company that specializes in complete waterproof protection, active-use breathability, and no tradeoffs. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The company redefines everyday kits with an uncompromising feature set, building cold weather gear and survival clothing systems designed to keep individuals thriving in the world's wildest places. Beyond is firmly dedicated to connecting people with these places and preserving the ecosystems they foster.

Innovate Partners LLC (Innovate Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Robert Allison. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

Benefit Street Partners LLC /Private Debt/ (BSP) is a private debt firm which was founded in 2008, headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Charlotte, Houston, Providence and San Francisco.

Black Rifle Coffee Co. LLC engages in the operation of coffee shops. It offers light, medium, dark, and extra dark roast coffee; cocoa; five pound bags; and coffee additives. The company was founded by Evan Hafer and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.