Phil Spivey

Berg Electronics Corp. manufactures and markets electronic connectors and cable assembly products. The company offers electronic connectors, and sockets to the computer, telecommunications, and industrial markets. It has locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm is located in St. Louis, MO.

Viasystems, Inc. engages in the provision of complex multi-layer printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical solutions. It operates under the Printed Circuit Boards and Assembly segments. The Printed Circuit Boards segment focuses on printed circuit board manufacturing facilities located in China. The Assembly segment is involved in assembly operations including back panel assembly, printed circuit board assembly, cable assembly, custom enclosures, and full system assembly and testing. The company was founded on April 2, 1997 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

iParty Corp. operates party goods retail stores. It offers assortment of products such as paper party goods, Halloween costumes, greeting cards, balloons and also merchandise. Its merchandise includes piñatas, tiny toys and masquerade and Hawaiian Luau items. It operates in a single segment as a retailer of party goods. The company was founded by Sal Perisano and Dorice Dionne on March 12, 1998 and is headquartered in Dedham, MA.

Part of Ball Corp., LLS Corp manufactures injection molds for the packaging, consumer/industrial, and health care markets. The company is based in Chicago, IL. LLS was acquired by Precise Technology, Inc., part of Ball Corp. from December 13, 2005 on October 25, 2002 for $130 million.

Viasystems North America, Inc. provides time-critical, technologically-advanced printed circuit board engineering and manufacturing services. The company specializes in engineering and fabricating complex multi-layer printed circuit boards on a quick-turn basis. Its customers include the communications and computing, military and aerospace, industrial electronics, instrumentation, medical and high-durability commercial markets. The company operates in two geographic segments: Asia & North America. DDi was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Latrobe Specialty Metals, Inc. manufactures and distributes specialty metals and alloys. The company serves as a diversified group of end markets, including the commercial aerospace, defense, oil and gas exploration and production, power generation and industrial markets. It operates through two segments: Manufacturing and Distribution. The Manufacturing segment manufactures and markets components for the commercial aerospace, defense, industrial and energy markets. The Distribution segment globally sources and distributes corrosion resistant steels, tool steels and powder metals for a wide range of industries. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Latrobe, PA.

GWG Life LLC engages in the provision of life insurance services. Through LifeCareXchange, it offers protection, income, LTC benefit, and lump sump benefits. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Hicks Sports Group LLC operates as a sports and entertainment holding company which owns baseball and hockey teams. The company was founded by Thomas O. Hicks in 1981 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Mercy Hospital South provides health care services. It offers medical treatment in a number of specialties, including acute rehabilitation, cardiology, maternity services, oncology or cancer care, orthopedics, neurology or stroke, surgery, and emergency medicine. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges provides its clients with legal services. The firm offers services to areas including consumer, financial, government and non-profit, health care, industrial, and technology. The company was founded by Claude Serra in 1931 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of FXI Holdings, Inc., Crain Holdings Corp. is an American company that makes foam and rubber products. Crain Holdings was acquired by Foamex International, Inc. from Hicks Muse & Co. Partners LP on December 23, 1997 for $70 million.

Computer Software Innovations, Inc. develops software applications and hardware based technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: financial management application, cloud services, and technology solutions. The company was founded on February 11, 2005 and is headquartered in Easley, SC.

Sturm Foods is the leading global dry grocery manufacturer for both the retail and foodservice industries since 1905. It specializes in the following dry product categories: Hot Cereals Organic and Natural Products Sugar Free Drink Mix Sticks Sugar Free 12 Quart Drink Mixes Hot Cocoa and Cappuccino Sturm Foods is committed to innovating and rapidly introducing new products that are great tasting, convenient and fit the changing needs of today's health-conscious consumer. The company is headquartered in Manawa, WI.

Hicks Holdings LLC (Hicks Holdings) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Thomas O. Hicks. The firm Headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

DirecPath LLC engages in the provision of broadband services. It offers television and DirecTV, Internet, voice, and wireless internet services. The company was founded by Henry Peraza in May 2006 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.

Hicks Equity Partners LLC (Hicks Equity Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Hicks Holdings LLC founded in 2007 by Thomas O. Hicks. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Part of The Walt Disney Co., Fox Pan American Sports LLC operates a Spanish language sports cable network. The company is based in Coral Springs, FL. Fox Pan American Sports was acquired by Fox International Channels (US), Inc. from Hicks Muse & Co. Partners LP on December 16, 2011.

DLA is the leading corporation in the development, integration, and delivery of entertainment products made for digital distribution (TV, Internet, Mobile) in Latin America, Iberia and the Hispanic market in the United States, and in the Caribbean. DLA offers to its customers a unique deal in value and quality, including content in standard definition as well as high definition coming from the best studios in Hollywood and from acclaimed production companies such as BBC, Disney, MTV, Telemundo, Venevision, Cookie Jar, and Playboy, among others. Also, it is the owner of innovative multimedia channels: Concert Channel HD/SD, a channel dedicated to music lovers and Mixplay.tv, a new interactive channel aimed toward the millennial generation and characterized by its dynamism, creativity, and openness to the newest trends in the market. With more than ten years in the market, DLA has the experience and necessary knowledge to offer highly flexible and economically efficient products according to the needs of the consumer.

Hicks Trans American Partners LLC (Hicks Trans American Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Thomas O. Hicks. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

CapStar Holdings Corp. acquires, holds and manages real estate for potential development and sale. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

RSP Permian LLC engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company was founded by Steven D. Gray, Michael K. Grimm and William Huck on October 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

Drilling Tools International, Inc. provides oil drilling services. It rents tools to drilling companies for bottom hole assemblies used in onshore and offshore horizontal and directional drilling. The firm's rental equipment portfolio consists of drill collars, stabilizers and sub-assemblies in a wide range of sizes made from non-magnetic, nickel-based specialty metal and basic carbon steel. The company was founded by Ronnie Russo and Mike Domino, Jr., in 1984 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

H-D Advanced Manufacturing Co. manufactures heavy duty and precision-engineered industrial components. It serves the aerospace, oil and gas, power generation, defense, mining, medical, plastics, steel, and wing energy industries. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

HHEP-Daily Greens LP operates as an private equity/venture capital firm. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Hhep-Ocular LP special purpose vehicle formed to invest in Ocular LCD, Inc.

HHEP-Cuvee Coffee LP invests in companies located in the US. The fund focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyout requirements.

HHEP-Live Soda LP provides investment advice. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

HH-Halo LP functions as pooled investment fund. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.