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

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

Ironwood Capital (Ironwood) is a private equity firm is founded in 1986. The firm has headquartered in Avon, Connecticut.

Reef Oil & Gas Drilling & Income Fund LP engages in drilling and owns interests in oil and natural gas properties located in the United States with a primary focus on the Bakken area in North Dakota. Its primary purpose is to generate revenue from the production of crude oil and natural gas, distribute cash to the partners, and provide the tax benefits that are available to those that drill for and produce crude oil and natural gas. The company was founded on September 6, 2012 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Inventory Management & Distribution Co., Inc. trades and markets natural gas, weather risk-management, and power products. The private company is based in Houston, TX.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

State Bar of Texas provides legal educational programming services. The private company is based in Austin, TX.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Part of Kimberly-Clark Corp., Tecnol, Inc. is a company that manufactures medical supplies. The company is based in Fort Worth, TX. The company was founded by Timothy J. McKibben. Tecnol was acquired by Tecnol Medical Products, Inc., part of Kimberly-Clark Corp. from December 19, 1997 on November 16, 1993.

SIMR, Inc. provides research, consulting and targeted communications to global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health industries. The frim offers statistical reports tailored for technical & non-technical audiences, literature review and synthesis, litigation and medical writing services. The company was founded by Onur Baser in 2007 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

HealthTrackRx, Inc. provides prescription drug monitoring laboratory facilities. It offers oral fluid testing, urine drug testing, GuideMed, and SureTestRx. The company was founded on August 18, 2015 and is headquartered in Denton, TX.

Liguria Foods, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of dry sausages and meat toppings. Its products include pepperoni, pizza toppings, deli meats, and sticks and links. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Humboldt, IA.

Bakewise Brands, Inc. produces and supplies frozen and refrigerated bagels. It offers traditional bagels, value added solutions, artisan breads and rolls. The company was founded by Marc Fleischer and Jody Fleischer in 1971 and is headquartered Macedon, NY.

Alliance Family of Cos., Inc. provides diagnostic testing services. It offers diagnostic testing to identify neurological and sleep disorders. It specializes in home healthcare. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Displayit, Inc. provides portable, modular exhibit displays, and booths for trade shows and events marketing through printed catalogs. The company was founded by Fred Axelberd in 1996 and is headquartered in Suwanee, GA.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Fleuron Enterprises, Inc. provides drapery hardware products. The company was founded on July 7, 2005 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Chatham Asset Partners LP, Redi-Tag Corp. is a company that manufactures page flags, laser tabs, sticky notes, and other back-to-school & office products. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The CEO of the company is Sam Richardson. Redi-Tag was acquired by TOPS Products from Identity Group LLC on May 08, 2023.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation engages in recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Texas business leaders, to perpetuate and inspire the values of entrepreneurial spirit. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Vinson & Elkins LLP provides legal services. It maintains civil practice, covering areas such as litigation, public policy, transaction, and energy law. The firm serves the clients including companies from the aviation, energy, financial services, health care, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Peregrine Midstream Partners LLC acquires, develops, and operates multi-cycle natural gas storage assets. It focuses on developing and operating multi-cycle natural gas storage facilities that offers gas transportation and processing, natural gas liquids extraction and production, crude oil and storage, handling, marketing, and sales operations. The company was founded by John M. Hopper and Jeffrey H. Foutch in 2009 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Yoakum Community Hospital provides health care services. It offers surgery, labor and delivery, nephrology, orthopedics, new horizons, outpatient clinic, rehabilitation, med/surg, swing bed, emergency, radiology, laboratory and respiratory services. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Yoakum, TX.

Reef Exploration, Inc. (Reef Exploration) is a private equity firm founded in 1987 by MAUCELI MICHAEL J. The firm is headquartered in Richardson.

Butler & Binion LLP is a private company based in Houston, TX.

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) is the state-owned pension fund entity headquartered in Austin, Texas. ERS was founded in 1947 and manages benefits for employees and retirees of State of Texas agencies and some higher education institutions.

Merrill Industries LLC provides packaging solutions. It offers corrugated packaging to industrial customers located primarily throughout southern New England. The firm also sells packing materials such as foam and plastic inserts. The company was founded by Merrill Lieberman and in 1973 and is headquartered in Ellington, CT.