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Equities Enterprises, Inc. acquires controlling interests in operating companies. The private company is based in New York, NY.

U.S. Biomaterials Corp. developed tissue structure and function restoring materials and devices. The company was founded in 1991 and was headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

United States Shoe Corp. is a company based in Cincinnati, OH. United States Shoe was acquired by Luxottica Acquisition Corp on May 15, 1995 for $1297.58 million.

LensCrafters offers prescription eyewear, sunglasses, lenses, and contact lenses. It provide optometric examinations, as well as financing and insurance. The firm offers products for men, women and kids. The company was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

Beverages & More, Inc. engages in the operation of alcoholic beverage retail stores. It offers spirits, wine, craft beer and sodas. The company was founded by Steve Boone and Steve McLaren in January 1994 and is headquartered in Concord, CA.

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. engages in the development and operation of fine dining restaurants. It operates through the Company Owned Steakhouse Restaurants and Franchise Operations segments. The Company-Owned Steakhouse Restaurants segment operates restaurants under the Ruth's Chris Steak House brand. The Franchise Operations segment includes franchisee-owned Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants. The company was founded by Ruth Fertel in 1965 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.

Founded in 1997, Signature Capital LLC is a venture capital firm located in Naples, Florida with an additional office in Portland, Maine