Bernard F. Peters

The Pampered Chef Ltd.is a direct seller of kitchen tools. Its products include kitchen tools, cookware, cutlery, cookbooks and stoneware. The company was founded by Doris Kelley Christopher in 1980 and is headquartered in Addison, IL.

Oneida Ltd. was a marketer of stainless steel and silver plated flatware for both the consumer and foodservice industries. Its products included bakeware, pantry organization, kitchen essentials, and drinkware. The company was founded in 1848 and was headquartered in Oneida, NY.

Host Marriott Corp. is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that owns 113 full-service hotel properties as of February 15, 2004, which operate primarily in the luxury and upper-upscale hotel sectors. As of December 31, 2003, Host Marriott was the largest hotel REIT in the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust’s composite index. Host Marriott conducts its operations through Host Marriott, L.P., or Host LP, of which Host Marriott is the sole general partner.

Part of NCR Corp., NCR Canada Corp. is a Canadian company that manufactures and distributes paper products. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

The Oneida Group, Inc. designs and markets tabletop and food preparation products. It offers beverageware, serverware, bakeware, food storage, countertop, flatware, dinnerware, barware, banquetware, spirits bottles, floral and candle, and industrial lighting products. The company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Anchor Hocking LLC designs, manufactures and markets glass products. Its products include beverageware, candle containers, servingware, ovenware, storageware, lighting components and other glass products sold under various brand names or as customized solutions for private label lines. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Lancaster, OH.

Team Car Care LLC engages in the operation of automobile service centers. The firm offers air condition, air filtration, brake, cooling system, drivetrain, electrical system, engine, fuel system, inspection and emissions, tire, transmission, and windshield services. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.