John R. Manuck

Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

Metalmark Capital LLC (Metalmark Capital) is a private equity firm founded by John J. Moon in 1986. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Premier Research Group Ltd. provides contract research services to pharmaceutical industry. It engages in analgesics, neuroscience, medical devices, rare diseases and pediatrics. The company offers pediatric experience with both familiar and extremely rare childhood illnesses, including work at PICUs, NICUs, clinics, ERs and neonatal studies. Premier Research Group was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom.

Aqua Capital Management LP owns and manages a portfolio of water right assets. It operates as a water rights investment and management company which focuses on building a portfolio of water rights in water-scarce regions around the globe. The firm’s solutions include providing a competitive market price for water rights owners to sell, lease or option their water rights, enabling them to monetize their assets. The company was founded in 2006 by Craig D. Bush and David L. Penrice and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Potter Electric Signal Co. LLC develops and manufactures reliable sprinkler monitoring, security, fire and industrial control products. Its products include fire sprinkler systems, addressable fire alarm systems, conventional fire, alarm systems, power supplies, nitrogen/corrosion solutions, notification appliances, special hazard/releasing systems, Canadian specific products, explosion proof devices, voice systems, security notification, security contacts, security switches, mercantile protection and industrial controls. The company was founded by Charles E. Potter in 1898 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

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.

Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It operates upscale dining locations encompassing different concepts. The firm enables its customers to place gift card orders online. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (Sun Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Rodger R. Krouse and Marc J. Leder. The firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

Washing Systems LLC supplies washroom chemicals to the commercial laundry industry. Its solutions include wash-aisle chemistry, wastewater treatment, hygienically clean, specialty chemical, textile technology and information systems. The company was founded by Tom Bolger in 1989 and is headquartered in Loveland, OH.

Master Chemical Corp. engages in the manufacture of chemicals used in metal working. It offers cutting and grinding fluids, straight oils, parts cleaners, and rust preventives under the TRIM and Master STAGES brands. The firm offers solutions for the aerospace, automotive, bearing, compressor, diecast, energy, and firearms and ammunitions industries. The company was founded by Clyde A. Sluhan on November 13, 1951 and is headquartered in Perrysburg, OH.

Anderol, Inc. manufactures and markets lubricants serving air compression, aviation, food and beverage, military, mining, oil and gas and power generation markets. The company was founded in November 1996 and is headquartered in East Hanover, NJ.

Tilley Chemical Co., Inc. distributes chemical sales and oils and lubricants. The company products include food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, solvents, industrial, and supplies. It operates three business divisions including chemical sales, oil & lubricants, and product services. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is a non-profit organization governed by a group of trustees representing private, public and non-profit institutions. It offers an array of services and assistance including sponsorship, event management, marketing, graphic design, merchandising, media relations, facility and site selection, volunteer recruitment and management, and fundraising. The organization was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

SK Capital Partners (SK Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Jamshid Keynejad and Barry B Siadat. The firm is headquartered in New York.

American Natural Soda Ash Corp. was established in 1984 and operates as the export sales, marketing, and logistics arm for its member companies. The company is based in Westport, CT. The company's focus is on natural soda ash production, and it represents some of the leading producers in the industry.

Thermal Technologies, Inc. manufactures and distributes flotation dryers, inert dryers, vertical dryers, clean room dryers and other products. The company was founded on September 27, 2001 and is headquartered in Green Bay, WI.

Panhandle Oilfield Service Cos, Inc. provides oilfield services. It offers used tubulars and casing, and caprock pumping units. The firm's services encompass construction, safety services, logistics, inspection, and automation in the oil and gas industry. The company was founded by Tim Long in 1983 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

Aakash Chemicals & Dyestuffs, Inc. provides colorants, additives, and ingredients for the food and beverage, personal care, and cosmetics industries. The company is based in Glendale Heights, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1978 by Satish R. Shah. Brian Leen has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Peak Rock Capital LLC (Peak Rock Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

NuCera Solutions LLC develops and manufactures polymers. It specializes in adhesives, candles, coatings, imaging, master batches, personal care and plastics. The firm provides polyethylene waxes, long chain synthetic acids, ethylates, waxes, and dispersants solutions. The company is headquartered in Barnsdall, OK.

Pacur LLC specializes in the extrusion of light and heavy gauge polyester and polypropylene resins. It also offers copolyesters. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, WI.

Smart Chemical Solutions LLC operates as a service provider of comprehensive chemical solutions and analytical services. It supplies chemical products. The firm offers chemical services, logistics, manufacturing and laboratory alliances. The company was founded by Lloyd Brown in 2008 and is headquartered in Amarillo, TX.

Part of Entegris, Inc., Val-Tex LLC is a company that specializes in oil and gas distribution. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company was founded in 1962. The CEO is Christopher T. Fraser.

CCR Specialty Chemicals LLC engages in the investing business. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Kano Laboratories, Inc. manufactures industrial specialty chemicals and lubricants. It also manufactures penetrating oils, rust removers, rust preventatives, moisture displacers, internal and external engine cleaners, high temperature lubricants, lock lubricant, silicone and graphite lubricants and penetrants, gear and cable lubricants, wire rope lubricants, belt dressings, release agents and cleaning compounds. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Vessco Holdings LLC operates as a full service water treatment equipment provider. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI.