Robert Phillippy

Newport Corp. manufactures and trades products and solutions for scientific research, microelectronics, security, life and health sciences, and industrial markets. It operates through the following segments: Photonics, Lasers, and Optics. The Photonics segment produces photonics instruments, precision positioning systems, vibration isolation systems, and optical components. The Lasers segment provides laser-based systems such as ultrafast lasers, amplifiers, diode-pumped solid state, tunable, and fiber lasers. The Optics segment offers lens assemblies, optical components, and opto-mechanical subassemblies. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Square D Co. manufactures electrical distribution and industrial control products, systems & services. It offers services to residential, commercial, industrial construction, manufacturing and processing facilities and other manufacturers. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Palatine, IL.

Newport Franklin, Inc. engaged in the manufacture and sale of optical filters and coatings. The company was founded in 1967 and was headquartered in Franklin, MA.

Arsenal Capital Management LP (Arsenal Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Arsenal Capital Group LLC founded in 2000 by Terrence M. Mullen and Jeffrey B. Kovach. The firm is headquartered in New York.