John Grafer

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

FWT, Inc. manufactures communication antennas. Its products include monopoles, equipment shelters, antenna arrays and Communication-Sites on Wheels, which combine antennas and temporary power supplies in mobile enclosures such as trucks and trailers. The firm divides its operations between two divisions that serve the communications and utilities markets respectively. The company is headquartered in Arlington, TX.

Zorch International, Inc. provides solution for corporate branded merchandise industry. The firm offers eCommerce technology, on-demand inventory control, tranparent pricing, and supply chain services. Its solutions include technology, innovative supply chain, transparent pricing, no risk inventory, and brand protection. The company was founded by Nicole P. Loftus in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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.

Headquartered in New York City, Bear Stearns Merchant Banking is the private equity arm of Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. (NYSE: BSC)

Giuliani Partners LLC provides management consulting services. It offers services which include capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and financial and operational restructuring. The company was founded by Robert W. Giuliani in January 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

California Products Corp. manufactures paints, coatings and sports surfacing systems. It offers interior and exterior paints, architectural coatings, lead and asbestos abatements and exterior stains and coatings. The firm products are used in various markets, such as national stadiums, international tennis venues, resorts, clubs, schools, colleges and private residences. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Andover, MA.