Gilbert B. Friesen

The Topps Co., Inc. engages in the production and distribution of confectionery products, baseball cards, and other collectibles and toys. Its products include trading cards, memorabilia, wall art, entertainment products, and applications. The company was founded by Abram Shorin, Ira Shorin, Joseph Shorin, and Philip Shorin in 1938 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Lady Luck Gaming Corp. owns and operates dockside and riverboat casinos and hotels. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV. Lady Luck Gaming was acquired by Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. on March 02, 2000 for $58.57 million.

Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. develops stem cell-based cellular and antibody therapeutics for blood disorders and cancer. The firm focuses on curative therapies for seriously ill patients and is developing a cell-based medicine as a treatment for chemotherapy and radiation-induced neutropenia as well as for Acute Radiation Syndrome. The company was founded by Irving L. Weissman in 2003 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.

Allen & Co. LLC is an investment bank and financial advisory firm. It serves as an investor, underwriter and broker in the areas of entertainment, information & technology sectors. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Warner Chilcott Ltd. develops and provides pharmaceutical products. It focuses on the women’s healthcare and dermatology segment. The company was founded in 1996 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Xenith LLC manufactures football helmets and adaptive head protection systems. It offers shoulder pad, facemasks, accessories, and apparels. The company founded by Vincent R. Ferrara in 2006 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Hard Rock Hotel Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The company operates entertainment resorts through its subsidiary Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The company was founded on January 16, 2007 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Station Casinos LLC provides gaming and entertainment services. The firm manages regional entertainment destinations which features restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theatres, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo, and race and sports wagering. The company was founded by Frank Fertitta Jr. in 1976 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

aPriori Capital Partners LP (aPriori Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Susan C. Schnabel and Colin Taylor. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP provides legal services. The firm offers advertising litigation, advertising, marketing, media, antitrust, competition, branding, trademarks, copyright, business strategy and consulting services. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Procaccianti Group LLC provides real estate investment services. It specializes in acquisition, renovation and management of investment real estate. The company is engaged in hospitality management, mixed-use development, design and construction, purchasing, property management, asset management and lending. The Procaccianti Group was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Cranston, RI.

Part of Guoline Capital Assets Ltd., Hard Rock America is a company that owns 13 restaurants and 4 franchised outlets. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. Hard Rock America was acquired by Rank Organization Plc on July 07, 1996 for $410 million.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Research Labs LLC researches and develops drugs and related pharmaceutical products. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA

Omni Hotels Corp. provides hospitality services. It offers accommodation, lodging, and different amenities to business and leisure travelers. The hotel’s amenities include restaurant, lounge, spa, meetings and events space, and penthouse suites. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

CSTV Networks, Inc. operates a multimedia network to provide college sports information. The company was founded by Brian T. Bedol, Chris Bevilacqua, Stephen D. Greenberg in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. operates and franchises theme bars and restaurants. It offers American food and Hard Rock branded merchandise and displays rock music memorabilia. The company was founded by Isaac Tigrett and Peter A. Morton in 1971 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Fertitta Entertainment LLC provides gaming management services. It operates through station casinos and UFC business segments. The firm designs, develops, and operates integrated resort and entertainment destinations, as well as provide specialized management and consulting services for both commercial and Native American clients. The company was founded by Frank Fertitta Sr. in 1976 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Rio Suite Hotel & Casino, Inc. operates as a hotel. The private company is based in Las Vegas, NV.

FP Holdings LP provides hotel and motel services. It offers accommodations, dining, nightlife and entertainment, gaming, pools and spa, and events. The firm also operates a casino that offers table games, poker, slots, and stores for jewelry. The company was founded by George J. Maloof, Jr. on November 15, 2001 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Palms Hotel & Casino operates as a casino hotel. The private company is based in Las Vegas, NV.

JumpStart Ventures /Ohio/ (JumpStart Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of JumpStart, Inc. founded in 2004 by David Lasner. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Major League Baseball Blue, Inc. engages in the operations of baseball clubs. It owns and manages sports related activities and events including professional and amateur sports teams, leagues, and associations. It also sells national broadcasting rights and distributes fees to the teams. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Starwood Capital Group LLC engages in the provision of real estate related investments services. It operates through the following business lines: Global Opportunistic Real Estate; Performing Real Estate Debt; Loan Servicing; Hotel Brand Management; Multifamily; and Retail. The company was founded by Barry Stuart Sternlicht and Robert Alan Faith in 1991 and is headquartered in Miami Beach, FL.