David Auxier

BIC Corp. manufactures and supplies disposable ballpoint pens and cigarette lighters. It also offers disposable shavers. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Shelton, CT.

ELDEC Corp. manufactures back-up power supplies, battery chargers and power conditioning products. It also designs electronic and electromechanical products for demanding aerospace and defense applications. The company was founded on February 10, 1994 and is headquartered in Olympia, WA.

Interpoint Corp. is a company based in Redmond, WA.

PeopleSoft, Inc. provides enterprise software that ties together back-office applications and databases. Its software addresses such tasks as accounting, human resources management and supply chain management. PeopleSoft has expanded its product lines to include vertical applications for manufacturing firms and government agencies. In late 2003 Oracle launched a hostile attempt to purchase PeopleSoft, which ultimately agreed to be purchased for $10.3 billion in December 2004. Oracle completed the acquisition of the company in January 2005. PeopleSoft is located in Redwood Shores, CA.

Baan Co. NV engages in the provision of software and computer services. It specializes in publishing integrated software management packages that manage both front-office and back-office operations. The company was founded on May 1978 and is headquartered in Barneveld, Netherlands.

Part of Crane Co., Crane Aerospace, Inc. designs and manufactures electronic and electromechanical products and systems for the aerospace and defense industries. The company is based in Lynnwood, WA.