Andrew Ponte

Borders Group, Inc. owns and operates bookstores and music stores. It operates through its subsidiaries, Borders, Inc. and Walden Book Company, Inc., which operates stores selling books, music and movie superstores and mall-based bookstores. The company operates a proprietary e-commerce Web site www.borders.com. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Spectrum Brands, Inc. engages in the manufacture and market alkaline, zinc carbon and hearing aid batteries, herbicides, insecticides and repellants and specialty pet supplies. It operates through the following segments: Global batteries and Appliance; Global Pet Supplies; and Home and Garden. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Middleton, WI.

Jo-Ann Stores LLC operates as a fabric and craft specialty retailer. It offers products for apparel, craft and home decor sewing and quilting, as well as a range of components, tools and kits for crafters of all ages. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Hudson, OH.

Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. provides cleaning, environmental and refining solutions. Its services include industrial waste management, emergency response, fluid management, used oil collections, vacuum services and parts cleaning. Its products are used in general automotive, paint and body, fleet, metal fabricators, printing and packaging, chemical, and other manufacturing applications. The company was founded by Ben Palmer in 1963 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX.

eBags, Inc. operates as an online retailer of bags, luggage and accessories. Its products include luggage, handbags, laptop backpacks and sleeves, messenger bags, fashion and travel accessories. The company was founded by Andrew Youngs, Peter Cobb, Jon C. Nordmark, Eliot Cobb and Frank Steed in May 1998 and is headquartered in Greenwod Village, CO.

Lucy Activewear, Inc. owns and operates women's apparel stores. The company's accessories include bags, sandals, footwear, socks, lifestyle sunglasses, watches, and gifts. It operates nearly 61 stores throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Lucy Activewear was founded by Sue Levin in November 1999 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

SG Americas Securities LLC (SGAS) is the securities broker/dealer subsidiary of SG Americas Securities Holdings LLC, which in turn is owned by Société Générale SA (EPA: GLE) in France. Headquartered in New York City, SGAS offers capital markets and securities services for retail and institutional clients.

Mascoma Corp. develops technology for abundant biomass conversion. The firm operates through its bioprocessing technology platform, develops bioengineered yeasts and other microorganisms. It also designs and manufactures equipment that processes cellulosic biomass for further biological or chemical conversion. The company was founded by Lee R. Lynd, Charles E. Wyman and Robert J. Johnsen in 2005 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Interpet Ltd. manufactures aquatic and pet specialist products. It operates through its brand names: Blagdon, Interpet, Kent, Mikki, Nylabone, PetLove, super pet, and INTERPET Publishing. The company was founded by Neville Carrington in 1950 and is headquartered in Dorking, the United Kingdom.

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

Desert Glory Ltd. provides tomatoes to restaurant and other foodservice companies. It offers vine fresh tomatoes and cherry tomatoes to retail grocery providers throughout the United States. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Moen, Inc. manufactures bathroom accessories. It offers faucet, shower and spa, accessories, lighting, sinks, garbage disposals, filtration, and parts and support. The company was founded by Al Moen in 1937 and is headquartered in North Olmsted, OH.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Private Investments is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, founded in 1966. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Sheridan Group provides furnishing dealership services. The firm is a commercial furnishings dealership with two locations servicing both national and international clients. The company was founded by Dannine Sheridan in 1984 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

PetMatrix LLC manufactures and markets patented, non-rawhide pet chews for dogs. It markets under the Dreambone and Smartbones brand names. The firm's products, which consist of a vegetable based outer layer and real chicken jerky inner portion are rawhide. The company was founded by Mark Stern, Peter B. Wheeler and Martin Glinsky in 2008 and is headquartered in Saddle Brook, NJ.

NatureSweet Ltd. produces and markets tomatoes. Its brands include Jubilees, Eclipses, Cherubs, SunBurts, Glorys and Constellation. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Hanna Andersson LLC manufactures apparel, accessories and shoes for kids and women. The firm's products include classic stripes, prints and baby sleeper outfits. It offers products for girls, boys, women and babies. The company was founded by Gun Denhart and Tom Denhart in 1983 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Petra Pet, Inc. (dba Petrapport, Inc.) develops pet products for dogs, cats, birds and small animals. It provides piggy shapes, cowhides, rawhides, piggy rope bones, dental chews, cow ears, healthy and extruded stix. The company also offers dog treats, including jerky strips, turkey treats, jerky stix, and freeze dried liver treats. The company was founded by Jacob Tepper and Steven Mendal in 1986 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ.