Sara S. Dyer

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. engages in the business of owning, operating, and franchising quick-service hamburger restaurants. Its brand portfolios include Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee?s Restaurants LLC. The company was founded by Carl L. Karcher in 1966 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN.

U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It franchises economy, mid-range and upper-end hotels in Argentina, Canada, Honduras, Israel, Mexico, the Philippines and the US. The company's brands include Microtel Inn & Suites, Hawthorn Suites and Best Inns & Best Suites. U.S. Franchise Systems was founded by Michael A. Leven in August, 1995 and is located in Atlanta, GA.

Remington Arms Co. LLC manufactures firearms and ammunitions. It designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, Government and law enforcement markets. The company was founded by Eliphalet Remington in 1816 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL.

Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (Duff & Phelps) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was established in 1979, evolving from the Duff & Phelps investment research firm founded in 1932. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virtus Partners, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS). Duff & Phelps provides investment advisory services to institutional clients, mutual funds, closed-end funds, and other pooled investment vehicles as well as to retail clients. Duff & Phelps is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

Driven Brands, Inc. engages in the provision of automotive services. The firm offers preventative and routine maintenance, comprehensive auto body work, collision repair, cosmetics services, platform services, and carwash. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Pomona College offers curriculum in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. It was founded in 1887 and it is headquartered in Claremont, CA

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

McAlister's Corp. owns and operates restaurants. It offers signature sandwiches, salads, soups, stuffed baked potatoes, wraps, desserts, and proprietary beverages. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS.

Part of Odyzean Ltd., Holiday Inn Worldwide is a hotel concern.

Cinnabon LLC owns and operates bakeries. It serves cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. The firm operates franchises in shopping malls, airports, train stations, and travel plazas. The company was founded on April 2, 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Carvel LLC provides retail ice cream franchise. The firm offers fresh made cakes, novelties and fountain ice cream products. Its menu include fresh scooped and soft serve ice cream, take-home novelty treats and premium ice cream cakes. The company was founded by Thomas A. Carvel in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Peachtree Equity Investment Management Inc (Peachtree Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by David Christopher and Matt Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Leeds Equity Partners LLC (Leeds Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by Jeffrey T. Leeds and Bernstein Robert. The firm is headquartered in New York.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates seafood restaurants. It offers seafood, aged steaks, poultry, salads and pasta. The company was founded by Douglas L. Schmick and William McCormick in 1972 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

FOCUS Brands LLC operates and franchises ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. Its brands include Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and McAlister's Deli. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Halifax Group LLC (Halifax) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Williams L. Rogers and David W. Dupree. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co., LLC (BRS) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Bruce Bruckmann, Harold Rosser and Stephen Sherrill. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Dixie HomeCrafters LLC markets and installs home improvement products. Its services include Bath Systems, Gutters, IceCOLD, Insulation, Soffit & Trim, T-Plank Siding, and Dixie Super Windows. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

Roark Capital Management LLC provides mortgage investment services. The company was founded in 2004 and is located in Atlanta, GA.

Montage Partners Inc (Montage Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Jordan M. Tate. The firm is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Power-utility Products Co. engages in provision of metal framing products. It offers stainless steel, aluminum, hot dip galvanized, fiberglass, plain, painted, and gold galvanized. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Points of Light Foundation, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides social services. It helps schools, children and families and also volunteers in their communities and serves community needs. The company was founded by George Herbert Walker Bush in 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Massage Envy Franchising LLC operates a chain of massage and wellness centers. Its offers massage which includes Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage and Reflexology. The firm?s facial products include Murad Healthy Skin facials, environmental shield vitamin c facial, clarifying enzyme acne facial, anti-aging facial and sensitive skin facial. The company was founded by John Leonesio in 2002 is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Mobile Communications America, Inc. engages in the provision of market communication services and solutions. It offers two-way radio, safety and security, wireless connectivity, vehicles and fleet, and industrial internet of things solutions. The firm also offers professional, installations, solution support, and radio rental services. It serves the education, manufacturing, law enforcement, security, fire and rescue, utilities, construction, hospitality, healthcare, agriculture, retail, church, recreation, and logistics industries. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.

WJ Partners LLC (WJ Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Benjamin Wall. The firm is headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina.