Jess Jones

Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Lynx Acquisition, Inc. operates as a blank check company. It intends to merger, exchange of capital stock, asset acquisitions, and other similar business combinations. The firm has been engaged in organizational efforts and obtaining initial financing. The company was founded on January 3, 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Scout Acquisition, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Delaware on January 3, 2006 for the purpose of raising capital that is intended to be used in connection with its business plans which may include a possible merger, acquisition or other business combination with an operating business. The Company is currently in the development stage. All activities of the Company to date relate to its organization, initial funding, share issuances, and filing of the Company's periodic reports.

Part of The Michaels Cos., Inc., Michaels of Canada ULC is a Canadian company that supplies arts and crafts. The company is based in Brampton, Canada.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Bluestone Capital Partners LP is a private company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by John H. Andreadis, Mark T. Behrman.

Wyndcrest Partners LLC (Wyndcrest Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by John Charles Textor. The firm is headquartered in Hobe Sound, Florida.

Part of The Michaels Cos., Inc., Aaron Brothers Holdings, Inc. is a retail artists supplies company. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. Aaron Brothers Holdings was acquired by Michaels Stores, Inc. on March 08, 1995 for $5.30 million.

Digital Domain Productions, Inc. provides film and video production services. It focuses on creating digital visual effects, computer-graphics animation and digital production for the entertainment and advertising industries. The company was founded in 1993 by James Francis Cameron, Stanley Winston and Scott Ross and is headquartered in Venice, CA.

The Baseball Club of Seattle LLLP owns and operates a professional baseball team. Its business operations encompass ballpark events and games, ticket services, merchandising, baseball training and scouting. The firm also markets and distributes clothing apparel, caps, books, gift cards, and memorabilia. The company was founded on January 23, 1992 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Advanced Growing Systems, Inc., with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells organic fertilizers and liquid organic adjuvants under the TOP and Organisan brands in the United States. Its products include, home, lawn & garden, turf growers and sports facilities. The company was founded on February 2, 2006 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Sands Brothers Venture Capital LLC (Sands Brothers Venture Capital) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Sands Brothers Asset Management LLC founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich.

Ciconia & Co. LLC provides investment services. The company was founded by Carl Stork on July 8, 2002 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

The Parent Co. operates as a commerce, content, and new media company for growing families. The company provides eCommerce and eContent resources to help families plan, play, and grow. Its family of brands includes seven eCommerce sites, and three eContent and new media sites. The company operates KBtoys.com Web site that sells toys, video games, electronics, party goods, movies, videos, baby products, costumes and accessories; mytwinn.com Web site, which sells personalized dolls; and DreamtimeBaby.com Web site that sells toddler and maternity products, and baby products, such as strollers, car seats, high chairs, nursery furniture, bedding, feeding, and bathing items. It also offers high-end home furniture, bedding and wall decor, lighting, gifts, and home accessories through PoshLiving.com Web site. It has strategic retail relationships with stores, such as Amazon, Buy.com, Kmart, Macys, QVC, and Sears. The company was founded on May 10, 2004 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Carolina Art & Frame, Inc. is an American company that offers a wide range of art supplies, including frames, scrapbooking materials, floral arrangements, and home decor. The private company provides their products both online and in-store, with competitive prices and seasonal discounts. Michaels is one of their main competitors in the market.

Artistree Art Frame & Design Co. provides pre-framed poster, art, and lithographic print services. The private company is based in Coppell, TX. The company was founded by Jack Eugene Bush.