Michael A. Bloom

Victor Technologies Group, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of cutting, welding and gas control equipment used in various fabrication, construction and manufacturing operations around the world. Its products are used in a wide variety of applications and industries, where steel is cut and welded, including steel fabrication, manufacturing of transportation and mining equipment, many types of construction such as offshore oil and gas rigs, repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facilities and shipbuilding. The firm designs, manufactures and sells products in categories that include gas equipment; plasma power supplies, torches and consumable parts; carbon arc gouging products; welding equipment; arc accessories, including torches, consumable parts and accessories; and filler metals and hardfacing alloys. The company markets its products under a portfolio of brands that includes Victor, Victor Thermal Dynamics, Victor Arcair, Victor Turbo Torch, Tweco, Thermal Arc, Stoody, Firepower and Cigweld. Victor Technologies Group was founded on August 8, 1987 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO.

Cumberland Farms, Inc. owns and operates convenience stores and gas stations. It also purchases, sells, leases and manages commercial strip centers and retail outlets. The firm offers SmartPay Check-Link payment program that allows customers pay for gas and in-store purchases using mobile phone. The company was founded by Vasilios Haseotes and Aphrodite Haseotes in 1939 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA.

BioReliance Corp. provides testing and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. It provides outsourced services to customers from most healthcare disciplines, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and chemical companies in the world. The firm also provides safety testing services focused on the rapidly growing biologics sector of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company enables emerging and clinical stage companies who may lack the staff, expertise and financial resources to conduct many aspects of product development in-house. BioReliance was founded by Charles E. Bender in 1947 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Victor Technologies International, Inc. engages in the manufacture of cutting, welding, and gas control equipment. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Premium Transportation Services, Inc. provides logistics and transportation services. Its offers drayage, transloading warehousing, infrastructure supply chain management, and security and safety services for various cargoes including electronics and apparel. The company was founded by Bill Allen and Victor N. La Rosa in 1986 and is headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, CA.

E. & J. Gallo Winery, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of wines and spirits. Its portfolio includes Apothic, Carnivor, Chateau Souverain, Columbia Winery, Ecco Domani, and Edna Valley Vineyard. The company was founded by Ernest J. Gallo and Julio Gallo on September 22, 1933 and is headquartered in Modesto, CA.

Nestl? Waters North America, Inc. produces and distributes a portfolio of bottled water and iced tea brands. It offers Acqua Panna, Arrowhead, Deer Park, Nestea, Ice Mountain, Nestle Pure Life, Nestle Splash, Ozarka, Perrier, Poland Spring, S. Pellegrino, Sanpellegrino Fruit Beverages, and Zephyrhills. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Spectrum Clubs, Inc. owns and operates a chain of health clubs. It offers yoga, pilates, kickboxing, step and cycling, and dance classes. The company also offers lifestyle strategies, sports performance guidance, and health management consulting services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Nestle Purina PetCare Co. engages in the manufacturing and distribution of pet food products. It offers dry and wet dog and cat food, treats, and litter. The company was founded by William H. Danforth, George Robinson, and William Andrews in 1894 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Society for Information Management provides information technology services. It operates as national professional network that connects senior-level IT leaders with peers in their communities. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ.

RCN Telecom Services LLC engages in the provision of telecommunication services. It offers Internet, broadband products, digital television, phone services, and fiber optic solutions for residential and business customers. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

Consolidated Investment Group LLC (CIG) is an independent investment advisory firm headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. The firm was founded by David Merage in 2003. CIG provides investment advice to individual and institutional clients.

Echo Capital Group LLC (Echo Capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.

Editorial Televisa SA de CV publishes periodicals and magazines. Its publications include weekly television guide and entertainment magazine. It also publishes Spanish versions in the United States, titles such as Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and Elle. The company affiliates such as Disney, Nintendo of America, National Geographic Society, Hearts Corporation, American Express Publishing and Motopress. Editorial Televisa was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.

Freight App, Inc., a North American transportation logistics technology company with a specialty in US-Mexico-Canada cross-border shipping, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hudson Capital, Inc. Powered by AI and big data analytics, the Fr8App platform connects carries and shippers, improving matching, increasing operational efficiency, and reducing logistics costs. Fr8App automates the process, making transportation simple with innovative technologies, including live pricing and real-time tracking, digital freight marketplace, broker, transportation management, fleet management, and committed capacity solutions. The company was founded by Ohad Axelrod in 2015 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Ascend Performance Materials, Inc. produces polyamide 66 resin. It manufactures PA66-based fiber, plastics, intermediate and specialty chemicals. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Starbucks Coffee Co. (UK) Ltd. owns & operates a chain of restaurants. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

President Starbucks Coffee Shanghai Co., Ltd. engages in the operation of coffee shops under the brand name of Starbucks. Its products include coffee and tea drinks, desserts, pastries, sandwiches, packaged coffee beans, and tea bags. It also offers mugs, tumblers, and insulated water bottles. The company was founded on January 11, 1999 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Starbucks Coffee Korea engages in the operation of non-alcoholic beverage cafes. The company was founded on September 10, 1997 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.