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The Quaker Oats Co. manufactures beverages and other food products. It also manufactures bottled and canned soft drinks, granola bars and clusters, flour and flour mixes from purchased flour, rice cakes, cereals and uncooked rice products. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing LLC engages in the operations of sports and sanctions auto races. It operates races through three racing circuits: the Busch, Craftsman Truck, and Nextel Cup Series. The company was founded by Bill France, Sr. on December 14, 1947 and is headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

JACK WOLFSKIN Ausrüstung für Draussen GmbH & Co. KGaA manufactures and supplies outdoor clothing, footwear, and equipment for men, women, and children. Its products include jackets, trousers, dresses, skirts, and shirts; boots and shoes, travel bags and rucksacks, and hiking trousers. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Idstein, Germany.

National Basketball Association (NBA) operates a professional basketball league. The firm is recognized as the national governing body for basketball in the United States. It also operates the Women’s National Basketball Association and the NBA Development League. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network LLC owns and operates television networks. The firm broadcasts interviews, magazine programs, college sports, Manchester city soccer, ACC basketball and football. The company was founded by Harvey W. Schiller and George Michael Steinbrenner III on March 19, 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Atlanta Thrashers operate sports clubs. It is an affiliate of the National Hockey League (NHL). The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America offers school programs. The firm's programs include character and leadership, education and career, health & life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation. Boys & Girls Clubs of America was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

New Jersey Devils LLC operates a professional hockey team. The firm operates an ice hockey team under the name New Jersey Devils. It also offers player jerseys, hats, player apparel, tickets, schedules, statistics, and news. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.

The T.J. Martell Foundation is a non-profit company that provides fund raising services through voluntary music campaigns for cancer research organizations. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Antony Martell. The CEO is Peter C. Quinn.

United States Olympic Committee operates as a sports organization in the United States. The company focuses on training, entering, and underwriting the expenses for the U.S. teams in the Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American Games. Its services include Olympic coaching materials; sports medicine, biomechanics, coaching, coaching programs, games preparation, nutrition, physiology, psychology, strength and conditioning, and technology; and Olympic coach e-magazine. United States Olympic Committee was formerly known as United States Olympic Association. Public Law 805 and changed its name to United States Olympic Committee in January 1961. The company was founded in 1921 and is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It has Olympic training centers in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Chula Vista, California; and Lake Placid, New York.

The Blackstone Group International Partners LLP (The Blackstone Group International) is a private equity subsidiary of Blackstone Corporate Private Equity founded in 2010. The firm in headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

DREAM Charter Schools is a community-focused organization that provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The CEOs of DREAM Charter Schools are Eve Colavito and Richard A. Berlin. The company, founded in 1991, aims to create schools where children are known, seen, and loved.

NYC & Co., Inc. operates as a destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York City. It provides resources for visitors to discover what to do and see in New York City. The firm focuses on group, meeting and convention, and leisure and events motivated travel. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

BS&E Co. provides heavy construction equipment rental services. It offers air compressors, automotive tools, compaction equipment, concrete wall forms, and material and personnel lifting equipment services. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA.

United Biscuits Topco Ltd. engages in the manufacturing and marketing of biscuits and snack foods. It offers its products through retail outlets to customers. The company was founded by David Blitzer, Hamish Robert Muir Mackenzie and Frederic Jacques Maria Paul Stevenin on October 5, 2006 and is headquartered in Hayes, the United Kingdom.

Apollo Global Management, Inc /Private Equity/ (Apollo Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 1990. The firm is headquartered in New York City.

Part of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., ROC Nation LLC is a full-service entertainment company founded by Jay-Z in 2008. The company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The company works with recording artists, producers, songwriters, and more, and supports a diverse roster of talent via artist management, music publishing, touring, production, strategic brand development, and beyond. ROC Nation's client list includes some of the world's most recognizable names in entertainment, from Rihanna and Rapsody to Buju and Snoh Aalegra. ROC Nation Sports, founded in 2013, brings the organization's full-service touch to athletes across the NFL, NBA, MLB, and soccer, including Lamelo Ball, Robinson Cano, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Saquon, Dez Bryant, Leonard Fournette, Danny Green, Rudy Gay, Todd Gurley, Jaire Alexander, and Ronnie Stanley. The company was founded by Laurenc Brown, Shawn Corey Carter, Desiree Perez. Desiree Perez has been the CEO since incorporation.

Trustees of The University of Pennsylvania engages in the provision of social services. The company was founded in 1740 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment LLC develops and operates modern venues and manages top sports franchises. The private company is based in Brooklyn, NY.

Blinktbi, Inc. engages in the development of a eye test technology that provides objective data about neurological function to support medical personnel. The company was is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

Charles Towne Holdings LLC provides investment banking and financial advisory solutions. It focuses on the areas of merger and acquisition, private placement, debt capital markets, and advisory services. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

Part of Palace Holdco UK Ltd., Palace Midco UK Ltd. functions as an investment holding company. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2015.

Part of Palace Holdco UK Ltd., CPFC 2010 Ltd. is the official website of Crystal Palace Football Club. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2010. The British company provides news, fixtures, player profiles, and information about Selhurst Park, the home of the Eagles.

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment owns and managers sports franchises. The company was founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer on September 25, 2017 and is headquartered in Camden, NJ.

Palace Holdco UK Ltd. is a holding private company founded in 2015 that operates through its subsidiaries in the football club industry. The company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom.

Part of CRAFT 1861 Global Holdings, Inc., Craft 1861 Global, Inc. engages in scientific research and development and provides technology services for healthcare. The company is based in Albuquerque, NM. The CEO of the company is Robert Aranda. Craft 1861 Global was acquired by BGP Acquisition Corp. on February 28, 2023 for $530 million.

United Biscuits (UK) Ltd. manufactures snacks and other related products. Its product line includes biscuits, crackers, cakes, and savoury snacks. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Middlesex, the United Kingdom.