Robert M. Donahue

Quadrangle Equity Management LLC is a hedge fund manager located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Quadrangle Equity Investors and their ultimate parent is Quadrangle Group LLC, a global private equity firm. They manage the Quadrangle Debt Recovery Income Fund LP and the Quadrangle Debt Recovery Income Fund Ltd.

G.research (formerly known as Gabelli & Co., Inc.) is a registered institutional research and brokerage firm headquartered in Rye, New York and was founded in 1976. The firm is a subsidiary of Gabelli Securities, Inc. and their ultimate parent is GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE: GBL). G.research has an emphasis on small and mid-cap ideas. Their core competencies include aerospace and defense, automotive aftermarket, food and beverage, gaming and lodging, industrials, media, specialty chemicals, telecom and utilities. They publish daily research notes and full reports utilizing their proprietary Private Market Value (PMV) with a Catalyst methodology.

The Hale Group Ltd. provides management consultancy services. It advises clients in the food & agribusiness industries, including multi-unit restaurant operators, distributors, food & beverage manufacturers and industry associations. The firm assists companies with strategic planning, brand management, market research, benchmarking, mergers and other issues. The company was founded by William C. Hale in 1986 and is headquartered in Danvers, MA.