Matt Farron

CIBC World Markets is a full-service investment bank headquartered in New York City. CIBC provides an internationally integrated research product through three primary strategies. In the US, the firm provides research coverage available in areas of focus, including technology, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, power generation and technology, financial institutions, consumer growth, real estate and media. In Canada, the firm offers the full spectrum of coverage for all of the sectors that form the TSE 300 Index. Their broad investment grade analysis of return bond Indices provides daily performance of the Canadian bond market. The sectors covered are: government of Canada bonds, provincial and municipal bonds and corporate bonds rated AAA/AA, A and BBB. Also available is a monthly ABS/MBS market report that provides information on ABS market conditions, market summary data and monthly performance reports on outstanding transactions. This report includes information about the MBS market, including key statistics on MBS spreads and prepayments. Another report contains MBS trading data, cash flows and other key data. A separate monthly Portfolio Valuation Report provides month end pricing for ABS and MBS transactions. Corporate debt research produces highly targeted credit analysis and research for investment grade and high yield debt securities. The corporate bond review covers bond market action, new issues, price/yield movements, rating changes, and buy/sell recommendations. The fixed-income research group produces actionable fundamental and technical analysis, strategies, products, and runs bond indexes and quantitative models relating specifically to fixed income markets, bond portfolios, and individual securities. CIBC provides risk management solutions to corporations, investors, financial institutions, and governments across all asset classes: interest rates, equities, credit, currency, and commodities. CIBC World Markets is a subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. manufactures and distributes over-the-counter cold remedy and allergy products. It offers homeopathic and allopathic OTC products, including cold remedy nasal spray and swab, allergy relief spray and swab, kids cold remedy relief, nasal congestion/sinus relief, cold shortening, dietary supplement line, and total immune products. The firm's products include Rapidmelts, Crystals, Lozenges, Oral Mist, Chewables, Intense Sinus Relief and Allergy Relief. The company was founded on February 4, 1991 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Metagenics, Inc. provides nutritional supplements, medical foods and nutraceuticals for health care professionals. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Clemente, CA.

Revision Skin Care, Inc. provides skin care solutions. Its products include black mask, brightening facial wash, exfoliating facial rinse, finishing touch, firming night treatment, gentle cleansing lotion and hydrating serum. The company is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Mechanix Wear, Inc. designs, manufactures, and wholesales work gloves. It provides cut and impact resistant, leather, coated, grip, high abrasion, vented, heat and flame, welding gloves, and equipment and accessories. The company was founded by Jim Hale in 1991 and is headquartered in Valencia, CA.

Part of DDD Investments Ltd. (United Kingdom), Fleet Laboratories Ltd. is a British company that manufactures toiletry products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The company is based in Watford, UK.

New Milani Group LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of cosmetics and beauty care products. It offers face, lips, eyes and nail care products. Its products include foundation, blush, powder, liquid lipstick, Lip gloss, palettes, brow, eyeliner, face brushes and nail paints. The company is headquartered in Vernon, CA.

Dessert Holdings is an umbrella company, which engages in the operation of desserts brand platform. It includes The Original Cakerie, Lawler?s Desserts, and Atlanta Cheesecake Company. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.