Nick Thicksten

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.

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

SignalPath LLC develops cloud-based software for the clinical research. Its solutions for research sites include financial management, site CTMS, enterprise performance, study startup. The company was founded by Bradford R. Hirsch and Kevin P. Monroe in 2014 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Founded in 1948, Atrium Windows & Doors, Inc. is a manufacturer of aluminum and vinyl windows and patio doors. Part of Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., the company is based in Dallas, TX.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fuerst Day Lawson Ltd. manufactures and supplies ingredients and flavorings to the food industry. It provides raw materials such as seeds, bakery blends and sweeteners to the food industry, natural flavors to the beverage industry, specialty chemicals to the chemical and personal care industry and essential oils, aroma chemicals and natural extracts to the flavor and fragrance industry. The company is headquartered in London, , the United Kingdom.

Balanced Nutritionals LLC is a holding company founded in 2004 that owns and operates health and wellness brands. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's portfolio of brands includes Hilo, a pioneer in gummy supplements, and GoOrganic, a certified-organic gummy vitamin brand. The company's product portfolio includes energy support, immune support, apple cider vinegar, ashwagandha, and more.

Benestar Brands LLC operates as a holding company with interests in snack products, including pork rinds, and corn tortilla chips. Its brands include Mac's, Cazo de Oro, Turkey Creek, PÖRQ, and Chicas Chips. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Fuerst Day Lawson Holdings Ltd. manufactures and supplies specialist ingredients to the food, beverage, fragrance, and chemical industries. It offers amino acids, aroma chemicals, beverage syrups, energy & fortification solutions, flavorings, colors, honey, juices & juice blends and sweetener systems. The company was founded on October 24, 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

RMS Beauty LLC offers natural makeup and skincare made with organic ingredients. The company is based in Charleston, SC, and David Olsen has been the CEO of the company since 2021. The company promotes good digestive health through women's digestive enzymes, which helps to reduce the impacts of aging and keep the body functioning properly. The full line of products includes the living luminizer, uncoverup concealer, liplights cream lip gloss, and more clean beauty must-haves. Rose-Marie Swift founded the company in 2009 and has been making beautiful faces more beautiful for over three decades.

Twitchell Technical Products LLC designs and manufactures polymer products and coatings. It produces custom specialty technical fibers, fabrics and engineered films to meet exacting performance and design requirements that are inputs in a diverse set of end products including interior window shades, awnings, screens, wall and floor coverings, environmental protection and containment products, surgical gowns, absorbents, automotive components and industrial packaging. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Dothan, AL.

Chicago Custom Foods LLC provides popcorn seasonings and other snack products. Its products include white cheddar, nacho cheddar, butter, ranch, kettle corn, cheesy jalapeno, caramel, bacon cheddar, salt, garlic parmesan, buffalo wing, and milk chocolate caramel. The company was founded by Brian Taylor in 1999 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

AlpInvest Partners, Inc. (AlpInvest) is the New York City private equity subsidiary of Netherlands-based AlpInvest Partners BV, ultimately held by The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG). Established in 1999 as NIB Capital Private Equity, the firm became AlpInvest Partners in 2004. They were the first exclusive private equity manager for a public pension fund and invest worldwide across primary funds, secondaries, and direct investment (co-investment) channels, covering the entire private equity spectrum. In addition to the New York office, AlpInvest has offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and London. They are a socially responsible investor which works to promote sustainability and governance as an important factor in investment choices. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investments and exclude direct investments in companies that are directly involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products that clearly violate Dutch and relevant international conventions. They also explore sustainability-themed investments.

Custom Window Systems, Inc. manufactures and distributes window and door products. It primarily serves the repair and remodeling markets in Florida and other coastal regions that maintain strict building codes due to exposure to high winds, tropical storms, and hurricanes. The firm offers aluminum impact-resistant doors, vinyl non-impact windows, and porch enclosure products. The company was founded by John Cwik and Patricia Champeau in 1986 and is headquartered in Ocala, FL.

Part of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., Applied Business Technologies, Inc. is a company that provides higher education enterprise software and computer consulting services. The company is based in Newtown, PA. Applied Business Technologies was acquired by Systems & Computer Technology Corp. on January 30, 2002 for $16.66 million.

Combs Produce Co. retails and distributes tomatoes. The firm also provides repackaging, ripening, conditioning, customized packaging, and overnight delivery services. The company was founded by J.C. Combs in 1958 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

VERSATEX Building Products LLC manufactures and distributes PVC building products. Its products include trimboard, corners, beadboard, soffit system, verasawrap and mouldings. The company was founded by John Pace in 2003 and is headquartered in Aliquippa, PA.

DZYNE Technologies, Inc. designs and develops manned and unmanned vehicles and analytic systems. Its services include system requirements generation, concept development, vehicle design and development, styling and ergonomics, engineered reliability, vehicle assembly, integration and test and ground and flight test. The company was founded by Darrell Gillette in 2012 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

PWC Corp. is a private company that wholesales steel water pipes and plumbing and heating equipment. The company is based in Santa Ana, CA.

Bain Capital Private Equity LP (Bain Capital Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Bain Capital LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.