Carl Randazzo

Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

Thomas H. Lee Partners LP (Thomas H Lee Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Thomas H. Lee Advisors LLC founded in 1974. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Seitel, Inc. engages in the provision of seismic data and geophysical services. Its seismic data library includes both onshore and offshore three-dimensional and two-dimensional data and offshore multi-component data. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. provides auto auction services. The firm offers repairable vehicles, cars and trucks parts, recovered-theft, fleet lease, and rental vehicles. It services include sellers, buyers and vendors. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Westchester, IL.

American Tire Distributors, Inc. distributes tires and related products. The firm carries tires for passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, tractor-trailers, buses, commercial applications, farm machinery, and specialty and recreational vehicles. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Huntersville, NC.

ValueAct Capital Management LP (ValueAct Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 2000 by Jeffrey Ubben, Peter Kamin and George Hamel. They are a subsidiary of ValueAct Holdings II LP, which is owned by Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG). ValueAct Capital provides discretionary investment advice and management services to private investment funds and certain other investment vehicles.

Equinox Holdings, Inc. operates fitness clubs and yoga studios in metropolitan areas. It offers services in the areas of athletic training, conditioning, dance, martial arts, regeneration, Pilates, yoga, and studio cycling. The firm also offers spa services, including facials, facial enhancements, massages, laser treatments, body treatments, waxing, sunless tanning, lash extensions, teeth whitening, manicure and pedicure, and healing therapies. The company was founded by Donato Errico, Jr. in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mattress Holding Corp. owns and operates retail mattress stores. It sells conventional and specialty mattresses, bed frames, and other bedding accessories. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Cycle Gear, Inc. operates as a retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel. It offers helmets, tires, jackets, suits, gloves, luggage bags, electronics and hand tools. The firm provides batteries, filters, exhaust systems, chemicals and oils. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Benicia, CA.

J.W. Childs Acquisition I Corp. financing subsidiary/Special purpose entity. It is a blank check company. It is seeking to acquire control of a business in the consumer products or specialty retail sectors operating in North America. JWC Acquisition LLC is the sponsor of the company. The company was founded on February 7, 2008 and is located in Boston, MA.

Brookstone Co., Inc. operates a gift store. It offers gift cards for special events and occasions. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Nashua, NH.

3K LP is private equity firm founded in 2012 by Peter Kamin. The firm is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.

JA Apparel Corp. designs and manufactures apparel products for men. It offers shirts, vests, slacks, sweaters, blazers and jackets, shoes, and accessories. The company was founded by Joseph Abboud in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Prospect Hill Growth Partners LP (Prospect Hill Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by John Winston Childs and Adam L. Suttin. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

ADESA, Inc. engages in the provision of whole car auction solutions. It offers vehicle remarketing services for buyers and sellers, including vehicle live auctioning, reconditioning services, repossessions, marshalling, transportation and logistics, lease end-of-term support, title processing, title duplication and correction services, inventory protection, vehicle licensing, and consigned vehicle marketing. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Carmel, IN.

The NutraSweet Co. manufactures and distributes sweetener products. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL

Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

BPS Direct LLC engages in the supply of sports equipment. The company was founded by John L. Morris in 1972 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO.

Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC engages in the provision of sales and marketing services to consumer packaged goods industry. The company was founded by Sonny King in 1987 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co. produces and markets juice-based drinks in North America. It offers glucosamine and chondroitin dietary supplements, flavored waters, juices, fruit smoothies, and bottled beverages. The firm offers its products to consumers, retail customers, and foodservice/vending organizations. Its brands include SunnyD, Elations, Fruit2O, and Veryfine. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

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

Highland Capital Partners LLC (Highland Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm is founded in 1987 by Paul A. Maeder and Bob F. Higgins. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, US.

EmployBridge Holding Co. provides outsourced human resource and specialty-temporary staffing services. It operates under the ResourceMFG, ProLogistix and ProDrivers brands, offering skilled personnel to three specific industry verticals, specialty manufacturing, warehousing/logistics and transportation. The firm also provides statistical data to its customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Coldmatic Refrigeration Products Corp. provides custom-built temperature controlled display cases and construction products. Its products include cold storage room, walk-in-cooler and freezer installation. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Concord, Canada.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

Shoe Sensation, Inc. operates a chain of shoe stores. It offers shoes and accessories for men, women, children and athletic. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN.

Walker Edison Furniture Co. LLC engages in the development of platform for home furnishings retailers. Its product categories include living room, dining room, home office, bedroom, and outdoor. The company was founded by Brad Bonham and Matt Davis in 2006 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Part of ACCO Brands Corp., Esselte Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and distributes office supplies and stationery products. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

KeyImpact Sales & Systems, Inc. engages in the operation of foodservice sales and marketing agency. It offers sales execution, keyimpact call center, business intelligence and analytics, client management, category management and foodservice, and marketing. It operates through the Commercial and Non-Commercial segment. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Odenton, MD.

KB Wines, LLC engages in the production and marketing of vineyard wines. Its wine products include Sonoma Coast, Russian River, Santa Lucia Highlands, and Chardonnay. The company was founded by Dan Kosta, Michael Browne, and Chris Costello in 1997 and is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA.

Cycle Gear Holding LLC operates as an holding company. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA

Eblens Equity Holdings LLC engages in the retailing business. The company is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Siromed Physician Services, Inc. is a physician-led organization that specializes in partnering with physician practices to provide management services and working capital to assist them in achieving their strategic initiatives in their specialty. The company is based in Waltham, MA. The company maintains mutually beneficial relationships with patients, providers, surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare systems using performance, outcome, and satisfaction measurements to demonstrate accountability and improvement in their care delivery. Siromed continuously challenges the status quo in the relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in designing, developing, and advancing creative, timely, and effective healthcare solutions. The company partners with ambulatory surgery centers to optimize patient care and surgeon satisfaction while providing services at lower or no cost to the facility. Siromed provides office-based surgical practices with clinical expertise, quality, and safety that are unique to the office setting.

The Kyjen Co. LLC provides various products and toys for dogs. The firm?s dog games and puzzles include agility kits/obstacle courses, plastic games/puzzles, slo-bowl slow feeders, rubber games/puzzles, launchers and exercise games. The company was founded by Kyle Hansen in 1992 and is headquartered in Centennial, CO.