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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.

Univision Communications, Inc. provides television and radio network services. It operates a Spanish-language broadcast television network. The firm produces and delivers content across various media platforms to inform, entertain, and empower Hispanic America. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

UBS O'Connor LLC is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a subsidiary of UBS Asset Management (Americas) Inc., ultimately owned by UBS Group AG (SIX, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS O'Connor primarily provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to various types of pooled investment vehicles, (which may or may not be exempt from registration), pension or profit-sharing plans, and institutional separately managed accounts.

Joint Juice, Inc. develops orthopedic sports medicine. It offers blueberry acai and cranberry-pomegranate. The company was founded in 1999 by Kevin Robert Stone and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

popchips, Inc. engaged in the manufacture of snack food products. Its products include crazy hot, sea salt, barbeque, sea salt and vinegar, sour cream and onion, cheddar and sour cream, nutter puffs, and yes peas. The company was founded by Keith C. Belling and Patrick Turpin in 2007 and is headquartered in Playa Vista, CA.

Humm Kombucha LLC brews and sells flavors of kombucha. It offers apparel, drinkware, headware, and outerwear. The company was founded by Jamie Danek and Michelle Mitchell in 2009 and is headquartered in Bend, OR.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

H-E-B LP owns and operates a chain of supermarkets. It operates supermarkets throughout Texas and Mexico under the names H-E-B plus!, H-E-B Palmhurst, Round Rock 5 H-E-B, and H-E-B plus! Waco. The firm offers brands that include H-E-B, H-E-B Organics, Hill Country Fare, H-E-Buddy, and Central Market. The company was founded by Florence Butt in 1905 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Sam's West, Inc. operates a membership warehouse club. The firm offers jewelry, electronics, organic foods, choice meats, and beauty items. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1983 and is headquartered in Bentonville, AR.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

US Coast Guard provides security services. It is a military branch of the United States involved in maritime law, mariner assistance, and search & rescue. The company operates in international waters, US coastal waters, ports, and inland waterways. Its primary roles consist of promoting maritime safety, supporting national defense, providing maritime security, protecting natural resources, facilitating maritime transport, commerce, and recreation. The company was founded on August 4, 1790 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Red Bull North America, Inc. supplies energy drinks. It offers colas and beverages under Red Bull brand. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Califia Farms LP provides plant powered foods. It offers plant milk, coffee creamer, cold brew coffee, yogurt, seasonal and citrus juices. The company was founded by Greg Steltenpohl in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

TelevisaUnivision, Inc. is the world's leading Spanish-language media and content company. TelevisaUnivision's media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the US and Canal 5 in Mexico. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in several countries of the Americas region. The company has the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. TelevisaUnivision was founded in 1962, and the CEO is Wade Davis.

Premier Nutrition Corp. offers high-protein nutrition products. Its products include ready-to-drink shakes, bars, powders and cookies. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Itsu Ltd. is a British food company that offers delicious, healthy, and Asian-inspired food in 77 beautifully designed shops. The company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company strives to provide ethically sourced and sustainable food to its customers, importing Asian ingredients mainly by sea to lower costs and be more environmentally friendly. Itsu also offers franchising opportunities. The company values diversity, inclusivity, and equality, encouraging openness among its people to bring new ideas to the table and share experiences. Itsu has a growing cupboard of Asian-inspired grocery products, including miso soups, frozen gyoza, rice cakes, crispy seaweed thins, noodles, and more. The company was founded in 1997 by Clive Edward Benedict Schlee and Julian Edward Metcalfe. Ganan Kanagathurai has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Part of Saudi Agricultural & Livestock Investment Co., Olam Agri Holdings Pte Ltd. is a Singaporean company dedicated to cultivating a sustainable future in the food and agriculture industry. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore. The company specializes in supplying specialty grains, seeds, sustainable pulses, sesame, organic superfoods, and natural rubber products. The company's range of products is exported worldwide, and they are also a leading edible oil processing and refining company. Olam Agri is committed to ethics and compliance, upholding high standards of behavior. The company is also a leader in sustainable forestry, with forest management plans aimed at creating prosperous farming, thriving rural communities, and healthy ecosystems. The company was founded by Sunny George Verghese, who has been the CEO since incorporation. Olam Agri Holdings was acquired by Saudi Agricultural & Livestock Investment Co. from Olam Group Ltd. on December 23, 2022, for $913.44 million.

New Frontier Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company that develops consumer health products. The company is based in Beverly, MA. The company was founded in 2020 by James P. Linton.

Frontier Bio Corp. develops advanced tissue engineering and 3D bio-printing techniques. The American company was founded by Eric Bennett and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

itsu [grocery] Ltd. sells healthy food and drink. Its products include miso soups, chocolate edamame, crispy seaweed thins, crystal and udon noodles, prawn crackers, and beef twerky. The company was founded by Julian Edward Metcalfe in 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Sabra Dipping Co. LLC provides dips and spreads. Its products include classic hummus with pretzels, jalapeno hummus, olive tapenade hummus, Sabra guacamole garden vegetable singles, Sabra guacamole spicy singles and spicy guacamole. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Astoria, NY.