Joseph E. Laptewicz

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. manufactured, designed, developed and marketed spinal cord stimulation devices. Their products included implantable neurostimulation devices, which deliver electric current directly to targeted nerves and implantable drug pumps. The company was registered in May 3, 1979 and was headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Empi, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets non-invasive medical devices and related accessories that are used by patients for at-home therapy. It provides products used for pain management, orthopedic rehabilitation and physical therapy. The company also provides physical therapy equipment and supplies to physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals for use in their clinics. Empi was founded in 1977 by Donald D. Maurer and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

LivaNova USA, Inc. engages in the design, development, sales, and marketing of implantable medical devices. It operates through providing neuromodulation therapy, vagus nerve stimulation therapy (VNS Therapy) for the treatment of refractory epilepsy, and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Granbury, TX.

Founded in 1994 by Charles Tiar, Washington Asset Management Ltd. is a hedge fund manager located in New York City. Their clients include institutions and high net-worth individuals. The firm manages the Washington U.S. Fund Ltd.