Gene Alston

Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp. engages in the provision of fastening solutions. It offers fasteners, micro fasteners, installation equipment, engineered plastics, brand rivet nuts, automotive structural solutions, automotive electronic solutions, electric vehicle solutions, bonding fasteners, inserts for plastics, cable tie-mounts, and small screw insertion system. The company was founded by Kenneth A. Swanstrom in 1942 and is headquartered in Donboro, PA.

DJO Global, Inc. engages in the development and distribution medical devices for musculoskeletal health, joint reconstruction, vascular health, and pain management. Its product include knee ligament bracing, custom bracing, post-op knee bracing, hip implants, shoulder implants, shoulder bracing, spine bracing, cervical collars, walking braces, and ankle bracing. The company was founded by Mark Nordquist and Ken Reed in 1978 and is headquartered in Lewisville, TX.

Center Parcs (UK) Group Ltd. operates forest villages, swimming holes, lakes, restaurants, shops and spas. The company principally operates villages in Sherwood Forest, Elveden Forest, Longleat Forest and Whinfell Forest. Center Parcs (UK) Group was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Newark, the United Kingdom.

DJO Finance LLC develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices with a products used for rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Vista, CA.

Blackstone Corporate Private Equity (Blackstone Corporate) is a private equity division of The Blackstone Group Inc founded in 1985 by Stephen Allen Schwarzman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

VCP I Inc (VCP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Vestar Management Corp. II founded in 1988 by Norman W. Alpert, Daniel S. O’Connell and Robert L. Rosner. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Olympus Advisors LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1988 by Robert S. Morris. The firm is headquartered in Stamford.

First Eagle Holdings, Inc. provides asset management services. It offers investment management, mutual funds, financial planning and advisory services. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

PEM Holding Co. engages in the manufacture of fastening products. The company is headquartered in Danboro, PA.

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. distributed and marketed DVDs and VHS releases. The company produced films and TV shows included Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures and Touchstone Television, Miramax, and Hollywood Pictures. The company was founded by John Cracknell and was headquartered in Burbank, CA.

Servpro Industries LLC engages in the provision of cleanup and damage-restoration services for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. It offers fire and water, mold, cleaning and commercial services, and insurances. The company was founded by Ted Isaacson and Doris Isaacson in 1967 and is headquartered in Gallatin, TN.

SESAC, Inc. operates as a performing rights organization. It administers public performance, mechanical, synchronization, and other rights. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

AlliedBarton Security Services LLC provides security officer services. It offers security services with trained personnel to clients in a number of industry sectors, including commercial real estate, higher education, healthcare, residential communities, manufacturing and industrial, financial institutions, shopping centers and other commercial facilities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, PA.

Prep for Prep is an educational and leadership development program that was founded in 1978. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The program prepares and places promising students of color into independent schools and provides them with ongoing support and life-changing opportunities. The organization has more than 5,000 members, which proves that academic and professional success exists in all racial and ethnic groups and socioeconomic classes.

Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. provides contract cleaning and night sanitation services. It offers meat, and poultry contract cleaning, as well as written food sanitation procedures, technical assistance and safety management services. The company was founded by Tom Turner in 1973 and is headquartered in Kieler, WI.

Year Up, Inc. provides educational and professional development programs. Their programs encompass job and hands-on skills development, college credits and corporate internships. The company was founded by Gerald Chertavian in 2000 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Trinity Episcopal School Corp. provides educational services. It also offers athletics, arts, public service, college counselling, global engagement, library, media, technology, and summer camp. The company was founded in 1709 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

ICS Group, Inc. operates non-residential buildings. The private company is based in Rolling Hills Estates, CA.

Howard Midstream Energy Partners LLC owns and operates natural gas pipelines. The firm also offers gathering, treating and compression, processing, marketing, stabilization, and rail, terminals, and storage services. The company was founded by Brad Bynum and J. Michael Howard in 2011 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Part of Alight, Inc., Alight Solutions LLC is a human capital and business partner that helps companies get more out of their benefits, payroll, and HR. The private company is based in Lincolnshire, IL. Alight Solutions offers a flexible benefits experience for a diverse workforce, as well as a healthy mind, body, wallet, and life wellbeing solution. The company provides cloud deployment services, digital wallet, and a single integrated payroll solution. Alight Solutions also offers healthcare navigation and concierge support, industry-leading Medicare marketplace, and personalized guidance to help employees become better educated and more engaged with their benefits options. The company's solutions facilitate business transformation by leveraging insights from existing systems and other hidden data sources. Alight Solutions proudly serves 4,300 human capital clients and their more than 30 million employees and family members. Stephan D. Scholl has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Match.com LLC operates online dating sites. In addition to the company's flagship site, the company connects with Web-bound singles through country-specific sites. Registered members can post a personal profile and browse the site in search of a potential match. Match.com is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp. Match.com was founded in April, 1995 and is located in Dallas, TX

Outerstuff Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of sports youth apparel. It offers brand name and sports-centered merchandise, which include outerwear, sportswear, active wear, fleece, micro-fleece, and accessories including headwear, gloves, scarves, and gift box sets. The company was founded by Solomon Werdiger in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Tradesmen Parent Holdings LLC functions as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Macedonia, OH.

Part of Vestar Management Corp. II, Vestar Capital Partners LLC is a middle-market private equity firm that specializes in management buyouts and growth capital investments. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company has invested over $11 billion in 92 companies and more than 200 add-on acquisitions, with a total value of approximately $52 billion. Vestar collaborates with incumbent management teams and private owners to build long-term enterprise value, with a focus on business & technology services, consumer, and healthcare.

Arches Holdings, Inc. functions as an investment holding private company. The company is based in Lehi, UT and has subsidiaries in Sweden, United Kingdom, Ireland and United States. The CEO of the company is Mary Margaret Hastings Georgiadis.

Alight Holding Co. LLC is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 26, 2020 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Il.

Motion JVco Ltd. is a holding company. It operates through the following segments: Midway Attractions, Legoland Parks, Resort Theme Parks, Other Items, and Exceptional Items. The Midway Attractions segment is involved in indoor attractions with a typical one-to-two-hour dwell time located in city centers, shopping malls, or resorts. The Legoland Parks segment focuses on families with younger children and has Lego as the central theme. The Resort Theme Parks segment offers national brands aimed at families, teenagers, and young adults with themed accommodation. The Other Items segment includes Merlin Magic Making, head office costs, and various other costs. The company was founded on June 18, 2019 and is headquartered in Poole, the United Kingdom.

Candle Media LLC is a home for high-quality brands and franchises that is built for the digital age. The company is based in Sacramento, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Mexico, and Canada. The company brings together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth. The company has also made a strategic minority investment in Westbrook Inc., a media company focused on empowering artists to tell stories that connect the world. Candle was founded in 2021 by Kevin A. Mayer and Thomas O. Staggs, who are also the co-chairmen and co-CEOs. Candle has acquired Hello Sunshine, a mission-driven media company that puts women at the center of every story it creates, and Moonbug Entertainment Ltd., a digital-first children’s entertainment company behind highly popular shows such as Cocomelon and Little Baby Bum.