R. Louis Schneeberger

OM Group, Inc. is a technology-based industrial growth company. It engages in developing, producing and marketing chemicals, advanced materials and electrochemical energy storage products worldwide. The company operates through the following segments: Magnetic Technologies, Advanced Materials, Specialty Chemicals and Battery Technologies. The Magnetic Technologies segment is engaged in the development, manufacturing and distribution of industrial-use magnetic products and systems for electronic equipment markets, including the renewable energy, automotive systems, construction & mining and industrial sectors. The Advanced Materials segment manufactured inorganic products using unrefined cobalt and other metals and served the mobile energy storage, renewable energy, automotive systems, construction and mining and industrial end markets. The Specialty Chemicals segment develops, produces and supplies chemicals for electronic applications, industrial applications including coatings, composites and tire; and photomasks used by customers to produce semiconductors and related products. The Battery Technologies segment provides advanced batteries, battery management systems, battery-related research and energetic devices for defense, space and medical markets. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co. manufactures and markets a range of cleaning products and vacuum cleaners. It also sells upright vacuums, shampooers, accessories, and replacement parts. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Glenwillow, OH.

The Group's principal activities are to provide engineering and installation on-site services and to design and manufacture communications power systems and equipment. It operates in two segments: Product and Service. The Product segment consists of manufacturing operations and the production of power plants, rectifiers and power distribution equipment. The Service segment consists of telecommunications contract, engineering, and installation services. It also offers systems integration products to the communications industry. The products include power systems, power distribution equipment and systems integration products and related services. The Engineering & Installation on-site services include engineering and installation management, power monitoring systems, applications software and customized products to meet customer needs.

Panther Expedited Services, Inc. provided air, ground, ocean, and logistics support services. It provided door to door transportation solutions to corporations, government agencies, and blue-chip transportation service providers. The company was founded by Daniel K. Sokolowski in 1992 and headquartered in Seville, OH.

Founded in 2002, Knowledge Investment Partners Education Co. LLC (KIP) is a hedge fund manager located in Cleveland, Ohio. They also have professionals in New York City, San Francisco and Geneva. The firm manages the KIP Education Fund LP and the KIP Presidium Fund LP

JumpStart, Inc. is a non profit organization that supports entrepreneurial service organizations. The firm advises, invests in, assists and accelerates Northeast Ohio's early-stage ideas and companies. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Austin Powder Co. manufactures industrial explosives and provides blasting services to customers throughout North America. The firm provides services to quarrying, mining and construction industries. The company was founded in 1833 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.