Christopher E. Mandel

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.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mercer LLC provides human resources and staffing consulting services. Its services include retirement plans, health and benefits, investments, merger and acquisitions, and human capital services. It focuses on advising clients on the financial, cultural, and talent aspects of human capital issues in corporate and private equity transactions, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, spin-offs, start-ups, and business transformations. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Danaher Corp., Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC is a company that manufactures therapeutics. The company is based in Marlborough, MA.

APMEX Physical 1 OZ Gold Redeemable Trust operates as a mutual fund trust. It intends to invest in and hold substantially all of its assets in 1 oz. american gold eagle bullion coins and 1 oz. canadian gold maple leaf bullion coins. The company was founded on March 10, 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Apmex, Inc. is a private company that specializes in buying and selling gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion online. The company is based in Oklahoma City, OK. The company also offers rare numismatic coins and currency with fast and free shipping on orders over $199. Customers can invest in precious metals with everyday spend when they check out and use their points to buy gold and silver. The company also provides a list of countries they currently ship to and information on state sales tax that may affect customers depending on where their shipment is being sent. It was founded by Scott Thomas and Kenneth Lewis has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Part of PepsiCo, Inc., Pepsi-Cola International Ltd. is a company based in Purchase, NY. The company makes soft drinks and snack foods.

GE Healthcare Bio-sciences provides health care services. It makes purification systems that allow for the development of effective drugs through protein analysis, DNA sequencing and genetic variation. GE Healthcare Bio-sciences is headquartered in Little Chalfont, UK.

J. H. Whitney & Co. LLC operates as an alternative investment manager. The firm provides private equity capital to small and middle market companies. The company was founded by John Hay Whitney in 1946 and is headquartered in New Canaan, CT.

Part of Caleres, Inc., Famous Footwear is a footwear brand that believes everyone deserves to feel the joy of a new pair of shoes. The company is based in Madison, WI and offers a diverse range of styles for women, men, and kids from top brands such as Nike, Vans, Steve Madden, Timberlands, Dr. Martens, Converse, and many more. With over 130 years of craftsmanship and passion for fit, Caleres continues to inspire people to feel good feet first through their mission of helping every person find the perfect pair of shoes.

National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Wells Enterprises, Inc. manufactures and distributes ice cream and frozen treats. Its brands include Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics, Bomb Pop, Sorbabes and Weight Watchers Frozen Novelties. The firm offers products to grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, vending outlets, restaurants, and foodservice establishments. The company was founded by Fred H. Wells Jr. in 1913 and is headquartered in Le Mars, IA.

Sedgwick, Inc. provides insurance related services. The company is headquartered in Memphis, TN.