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Sands Capital Management LLC (Sands Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1992 by Frank Sands and is majority owned by Sands Capital Management LP. Sands Capital provides investment management services to both US and non-US clients who have different tax statuses, often depending on the jurisdiction.

Investure LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm was founded by Alice Handy and Charles Cooke in 2003 to serve as the outsourced investment office to a select group of endowments and private foundations.

The University of Virginia Investment Management Co. is a University of Virginia-related foundation that provides investment management services to the University, independent foundations and other affiliated entities. They are located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Ferrellgas, Inc. manufactures and distributes propane and related equipment in the United States. It supplies propane for residential, industrial, and agricultural needs. The company is located in Liberty, MO

Cenveo Worldwide Ltd. engages in the management and distribution of print and related offerings. The firm offers envelopes, commercial printing, labels, and creative and managed services. The company is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

MacKay Shields LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The original predecessor to the firm, MacKay-Shields Economics, was founded in 1938 as an economic consulting firm and it became MacKay Shields Financial Corp. (MSFC) in 1969. In 1984, MSFC was purchased by New York Life Insurance Co. (NYLIC). NYLIC established New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC (NYLIM Holdings) in 1999 and transferred ownership of MSFC to NYLIM Holdings. In 1999, MSFC was converted to MacKay Shields LLC. The ownership, control and management of MacKay Shields did not change as a result of this conversion. The firm is wholly owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly-owned by NYLIC. MacKay Shields provides discretionary investment management services primarily to institutional clients. The firm is a signatory of the United Nation Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Brigade Capital Management LP (Brigade) is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser and alternative asset manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2006 by Donald Morgan III, John Hawks, and Patrick Kelly. Brigade offers a broad range of investments across the credit spectrum for institutional investors. Investors can access the firm’s credit strategies through commingled funds or separately managed accounts.

LB Partners LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Charlottesville, VA. The company was founded by Charles Pollard Cocke and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain restaurant. It offers tacos, burritos, bowls and salads, enchiladas, nachos, and quesadillas, sides, desserts, and drinks. It also caters event and corporate catering services. The company was founded by Ralph Rubio in 1983 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Lignetics Investment Corp. operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mother's Market & Kitchen operates as a natural foods market and restaurant. It specializes in organic, locally grown produce, natural grocery, body care, supplements and food service, includes sit down restaurants and full service deli's that cater to instincts. The company was founded by Bruce Macgurn in 1978 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

Lignetics, Inc. manufacturers wood pellets, fire logs, fire starters, wood flour and animal bedding. Its brands include new england WP, golden fire, green supreme, bear mountain, marth, dry den, and cozy den. The company was founded by William Hayward Pickering in 1983 and is headquartered in Louisville, CO.

MRMMK Hold Co. engages in the retailing business. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.

PRT Growing Services Ltd. engages in the production and distribution of container grown forest seedlings. It offers cold storage services, seedling management, seed orchards and seed sales, seed services, woody crops, and seed zone maps. The company was founded by Charlie Johnson and Ev Van Eerden in 1988 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada.

Ferrellgas LP distributes propane and related equipment and supplies. The company was founded on June 14, 1994 and is headquartered in Liberty, MO.

Retail Credit & Capital Corp., Inc. provides financial services. The private company is based in Charlotte.

The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. provides investment advisory services. It empowers independent financial advisors by providing them with the support necessary for developing their businesses and helping their financial objectives. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Esperta Health provides wound care treatments and management services by physicians. The company is based in Brentwood, TN. The company was founded by Nick Sieveking. Steven Janicak has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Naborforce, Inc. provides care reimagined services. It offers light assistance and social engagement for independent older adults. The company was founded by Paige Wilson and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Claritas Capital LLC (Claritas Capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2002 by John Chadwick and Don McLemore. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Claritas Health Ventures (Claritas Health Ventures) is a healthcare venture arm of Claritas Capital LLC founded in 2008 by John H. Chadwick and Theresa Sexton. Claritas Health Ventures is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Protostar Partners LLC (Protostar Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Joe Haviv. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Drum Capital Management LLC (Drum Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Scott E. Vollmer. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Banner Ridge Partners LP (Banner Ridge Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Anthony Michael Cusano and C. J. Driessen. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Trinity Frozen Foods LLC produces and markets frozen sweet potato products. It supplies frozen sweet potato products directly to food service distributors, restaurants and grocery stores. The firm provides products in crinkle cut, mashed and diced forms. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Pembroke, NC.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Rspartners LLC provides healthcare advisory and consulting services. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. The company was founded by Michael D. Ruppert.