Sam Nazarian

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Lowe Enterprises, Inc. provides real estate investment, development, and management services. The firm's services are offered to domestic and foreign financial institutions, corporate and private owners, and government agencies. The company was founded by Robert J. Lowe in 1972 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Morgans Hotel Group Co. operates, owns, acquires, develops, and redevelops boutique hotels. It also operates nightclubs, restaurants, bars, and other food and beverage venues in many of the hotels and casinos. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

SBE Entertainment Group LLC operates as an investment holding company with interests in entertainment and hospitality services. The firm develops, manages and operates hotels, restaurants and night clubs. The company was founded by Sam Nazarian in 2002 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Stockbridge Real Estate Funds LP provides real estate investment services. Its services include operating real estate assets, making real estate investments, managing relationships with operating partners and executing real estate capital market transactions. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA

Platinum Wireless, Inc. distributes wireless communications equipment. The company was founded by Sam Nazarian and Jeff Javidzad and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of BPCE SA, Sbe is a leading French lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages, and operates hotels, residences, restaurants, and nightclubs. The private company is based in Solignac, France. Sbe is committed to authenticity, sophistication, mastery, and innovation, and creates extraordinary experiences through its proprietary brands. The company has an unparalleled portfolio of 36 hotels and over 200 world-renowned culinary, nightlife, and entertainment venues, including internationally acclaimed restaurants and lounges. Sbe's established and upcoming hotel brands include SLS Hotel & Residences, Delano, Mondrian, The Redbury, Hyde Hotel & Residences, and The House of Originals. The company was founded in 1959 by Sam Nazarian, who has been the CEO since then.