Bruce Myers

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

Twitchell Technical Products LLC designs and manufactures polymer products and coatings. It produces custom specialty technical fibers, fabrics and engineered films to meet exacting performance and design requirements that are inputs in a diverse set of end products including interior window shades, awnings, screens, wall and floor coverings, environmental protection and containment products, surgical gowns, absorbents, automotive components and industrial packaging. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Dothan, AL.

AlpInvest Partners, Inc. (AlpInvest) is the New York City private equity subsidiary of Netherlands-based AlpInvest Partners BV, ultimately held by The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG). Established in 1999 as NIB Capital Private Equity, the firm became AlpInvest Partners in 2004. They were the first exclusive private equity manager for a public pension fund and invest worldwide across primary funds, secondaries, and direct investment (co-investment) channels, covering the entire private equity spectrum. In addition to the New York office, AlpInvest has offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and London. They are a socially responsible investor which works to promote sustainability and governance as an important factor in investment choices. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investments and exclude direct investments in companies that are directly involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products that clearly violate Dutch and relevant international conventions. They also explore sustainability-themed investments.

Juice Tyme Inc. manufactures and sells juice and beverage concentrates for the foodservice industry. It offers juices, drinks, sugar-free beverages, thickened and enhanced waters, sports and energy drinks, iced teas, margaritas and cocktail mixers, frozen drinks and smoothie mixes, and flavor shots. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Highlander Partners LP (Highlander Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Michael Robert Nicolais and Laurence E. Hirsch. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Taxas.

Chicago Custom Foods LLC provides popcorn seasonings and other snack products. Its products include white cheddar, nacho cheddar, butter, ranch, kettle corn, cheesy jalapeno, caramel, bacon cheddar, salt, garlic parmesan, buffalo wing, and milk chocolate caramel. The company was founded by Brian Taylor in 1999 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Martin, Fletcher & Associates LP provides recruitment services to the healthcare industry. The company was founded on January 02, 1999 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

McIntosh Group, Inc. is a holding company, which specializes in audio equipment. It owns the brands Sonus faber, McIntosh Laboratory, Audio Research, Wadia, Sumiko Subwoofer, and Pryma. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sano Vita SRL provides vegetarian food distribution services. It offers soybean, honey, muesli, cereals, dried fruits, milk, pumpkin and peanut butter, coconut oil, peanuts, sunflower seeds, beverages, pasta, cookies, candies, and vegetables. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Pausesti-Maglasi, Romania.

Ascend Custom Extrusions LLC provides custom aluminum extrusions. Its services include coating, and fabrication and assembly options, such as welding, punching, bending, tapping, and drilling. The company was founded on January 17, 2011 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Balchem Corp., SensoryEffects, Inc. is an American company that manufactures dried and dehydrated food.

DZYNE Technologies, Inc. designs and develops manned and unmanned vehicles and analytic systems. Its services include system requirements generation, concept development, vehicle design and development, styling and ergonomics, engineered reliability, vehicle assembly, integration and test and ground and flight test. The company was founded by Darrell Gillette in 2012 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

LX/JT Intermediate Holdings, Inc. manufactures shelf-stable and frozen beverage products. Its product categories include cocktail and smoothie mixes, juice, teas, sports and energy drinks, enhanced waters, thickened water, slushy, and lemonades. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Bettera Brands LLC manufactures and markets jelly beans, gummy vitamins, sugar free and organic candy. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Direct Scaffold Supply LP is a company that offers a wide range of scaffold ladders and accessories for sale. The company is based in Houston, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is one of the largest and most trusted scaffold suppliers and manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in 1999 by Gary Davis, Bobby Frederick, and Michael Doxey has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

VJL Enterprises, Inc. produces and supplies confectionaries. The company is headquartered in Villa Hills, KY.

Iconic IP Interests LLC, founded in 2018, offers intellectual property and trademark holding services. The company is based in Dallas, TX.

RMS Beauty LLC offers natural makeup and skincare made with organic ingredients. The company is based in Charleston, SC, and David Olsen has been the CEO of the company since 2021. The company promotes good digestive health through women's digestive enzymes, which helps to reduce the impacts of aging and keep the body functioning properly. The full line of products includes the living luminizer, uncoverup concealer, liplights cream lip gloss, and more clean beauty must-haves. Rose-Marie Swift founded the company in 2009 and has been making beautiful faces more beautiful for over three decades.

Royaltytraders LLC provides financial investment services. The private company is based in Raleigh, NC. The company was founded by Alex L. Guiva and Sean C. Peace. The CEO is Sean C. Peace.

Balanced Nutritionals LLC is a holding company founded in 2004 that owns and operates health and wellness brands. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's portfolio of brands includes Hilo, a pioneer in gummy supplements, and GoOrganic, a certified-organic gummy vitamin brand. The company's product portfolio includes energy support, immune support, apple cider vinegar, ashwagandha, and more.