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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).

Printronix, Inc. manufactures multi-technology printers. The firm’s solutions include compliance labeling, inventory management, track and trace, shipping and receiving, reverse logistics, and documents and records printing. The company was founded by Robert A. Kleist in 1974 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

FTD, Inc. provides floral related products and services to consumers and retail florists, as well as other retail locations. It markets to members and retail locations in U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Ares Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and global alternative investment manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1997 by Merritt Hooper, John Kissick and Antony Ressler. They are a subsidiary of Ares Management Holdings LP and their ultimate parent is Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES). Ares Management provides investment advice to various pooled investment vehicles, other separately managed accounts and other institutional clients.

RBS Global, Inc. designs, manufactures, markets, and processes motion control and water management products. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

City Ventures LLC engages in homebuilding activities. The company focuses on the growth, acquisition, and management of real estate opportunities, including urban development and management of homes. City Ventures was founded by Mark Buckland and Craig Atkins on January 15, 2009 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Castel SRL engages in the manufacture and supply of refrigeration and air conditioning components. Its products include thermostatic and electronic expansion valves, solenoid valves, coils, connectors, safety devices, water pressure switch valves, pressure regulators, indicators, filter driers and brass fittings. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Pessano con Bornago, Italy.

The AZEK Co. LLC manufactures construction materials. It provides engineered building materials for residential and commercial markets designed to replace wood, metal, and other traditional materials in building applications. The firm offers residential building products under the brand names AZEK and TimberTech. The AZEK operates automated manufacturing facilities in Wilmington, Ohio, Scranton and Aliquippa, Pennsylvania and Eagan, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Iniziativa Gestione SGR SpA (IGI Private Equity) is a private equity subsidiary of CIPA SpA founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Gemeinhardt Musical Instruments LLC manufactures and distributes flutes and piccolos. It offers the broadest line of flutes and piccolos in the industry, addressing the needs of the beginner, intermediate and professional players worldwide. The firm provides flutes and piccolos made of plastic, silver, brass and wood for all levels of musicians from students to professionals. The company was founded by Kurt Gemeinhardt in 1948 and is headquartered in Elkhart, IN.

HDT Global, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of engineered solutions for the military, government, industrial, commercial, and casualty and disease response markets. Its products include shelter systems and accessories, command and control systems, trailer systems, expeditionary energy efficiency, environmental control, aerospace ground equipment, heaters, generators, fuel and water containment systems, and robotics. The company was founded by Robert Hunter in 1937 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

RHT, Inc. manufactures acrylic liners for refurbishing bathtubs. Its products and services include shower renovations, tub renovations, tub to shower conversions, tub replacement, low threshold showers, walk-in tubs, no threshold showers and safety features. The company was founded by Mark Smith and Sandy Smith in 1991 and is located in Roselle, IL.

Brookstone Partners (Brookstone Partners) is a private equity firm founded by Michael Toporek in 2002. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Blumen Group SpA engages in the distribution of vegetables, flowers and seeds. It offers tomatoes, peppers, beans, zucchini, aromatics, fennel and lettuce. The company is headquartered in Piacenza, Italy.

CIPA SpA provides civil engineering. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Roma, Italy.

Amga Energia & Servizi SRL produces energy from renewable sources. The firm's activities encompass the wind energy generation and engineering services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Udine, Italy.

Bullfrog International LC designs, manufactures, and sells hot tubs and spas. It offers hot tub accessories, computerized control systems, speakers, lighting products, remote spa monitors, spa covers, spa steps, stainless steel jets, and filtration pumps. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bluffdale, UT.

CMG Srl designs and manufactures machines for processing plastic materials. The firm specializes in operating machines for blown-film extrusion processes. Its end products include packaging applications for various industries such as agricultural, food, and construction. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Olgiate Olona, Italy.

Meca Lead Recycling SpA provides waste management and treatment services. The firm's activities include monitoring the functioning of important processes of the plants and quality of production. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lamezia Terme, Italy.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank operates as a non-profit organization that serves communities through food distribution and community development programs. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Far West, Inc. The company is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

CB-HDT Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of environmental solutions. It offers shelter systems, command and control systems, trailer systems, expeditionary energy efficiency, environmental control, and heaters. It offers military, government, industrial and commercial solutions. The company was founded by Robert Hunter in 1937 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

Ares Private Equity Group (Ares Private Equity Group) is a private equity, a subsidiary of Ares Management LLC founded by Bennett Rosenthal, Antony Peter Ressler and David Benjamin Kaplan in the year 1997. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in Shanghai, China and London, United Kingdom.

Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of technology-based systems and services for national security agencies. It offers cyber systems and solutions, mission information technology, data analytics, intelligence analysis and operations, mission systems, and engineered solutions. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

City Ventures, Inc. is an investment holding company, which engages in the real estate development. It focuses on the construction of town homes, condominiums, lofts, mixed use, live-work, and single family detached homes. The company was founded by Craig Atkins and R. Mark Buckland in 2009 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Nexus Capital Management LP (Nexus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Damian J. Giangiacomo and Michael S. Cohen. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Savvas Learning Co. LLC provides education and publishing services. The company is headquartered in Paramus, NJ.

Sperber Landscape Cos. LLC designs, builds, and maintains landscapes of resorts, corporate campuses, museums, and sports arenas. It offers design assist, water management, and golf course maintenance. The company was founded by Richard Sperber and is headquartered in Calabasas, CA.

Part of Von Graffenried Holding AG, Karol Italia Srl is an Italian company that manufactures shower enclosures and bathroom products. The company is based in Colle di Val d Elsa, Italy. The company was founded in 1980. The CEO is Stefano Boccalon.

Ladurner Ambiente SpA engages in the design and development of waste treatment plants. Its activities include plant construction and management, environmental consulting, reclamations, and renewable energy production. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Bolzano, Italy.