Mark Hikin

Ares Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and global alternative investment manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1997 by Merritt Hooper, John Kissick and Antony Ressler. They are a subsidiary of Ares Management Holdings LP and their ultimate parent is Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES). Ares Management provides investment advice to various pooled investment vehicles, other separately managed accounts and other institutional clients.

RealDefense LLC is a software development company based in Pasadena, CA. The company is known for its flagship product brands, including iolo System Mechanic® and SUPERAntiSpyware®. RealDefense has consistently earned top ratings from PC Magazine and protects over 3 million customers. The company's portfolio also features renowned privacy and security software brands such as Stopzilla, MyCleanID, MyCleanPC, USTechSupport, ioloVPN, GetMyDrivers, WarrantyStar, and Support.com. RealDefense's expertise in telemetry and AI enables strategic partnerships with leading brands, enabling the provision of white-labeled privacy, security, and productivity optimization features and services to enhance existing products. The company has subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Philippines, and India. It was founded in 2017, and Gary Guseinov has been the CEO since then.

Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fast Pay Partners LLC provides liquidity and financial workflow solutions. The firm serves publishing networks, advertising networks, publishers, agencies, app developers, and advertising technologies. The company was founded by Jed Simon in 2009 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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.

J. Mendel, Inc. manufactures and sells luxury furs, ready-to-wear clothing and accessories for women. It also offers bridal collection, vests and coats, jackets, shearling, dresses, gowns, trousers, skirts, knitwear, handbags and fashion jewelry. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Supplier Management Solutions LLC provides supplier management, development, and quality services. It offers supplier health assessments, tool and machine maintenance plans, quality and manufacturing engineering, program management, and on-site shop floor management. The company was founded by Steve M. Clarke in 2007 and is headquartered in Temecula, CA.

Part of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Jariet Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in packaged RF/microwave transceiver ICs. The company is based in Redondo Beach, CA. The company also provides die-level transceiver products with AIB or SerDes interfaces for use in customer-developed multi-chip modules (MCMs) or system in packages (SiPs). Jariet Technologies works closely with their customers to develop mixed-signal multi-chip modules, leveraging their expertise in advanced, heterogeneous packaging techniques for high-frequency devices. Founded in 2015, the company offers commercially available or customized packaged IC products with integrated ADC/DACs, clocking, calibration, and DSP transceiver chiplets.

Cosmetic Design Group LLC designs and formulates nail and cosmetic products. It provides services of cosmetic, nail, personal care, and store displays. The company is headquartered in Culver City, CA.

Part of Vulcan Materials Co., Corbett Aggregates Co. LLC provides commercial and industrial site development and construction services. The company is based in Salem, NJ. Concrete, Inc., part of Vulcan Materials Co. from August 27, 2021 on April 10, 2017 for $52.60 million. Corbett Aggregates Co. was acquired by U.S.

Part of Taguchi & Co. Ltd., Brooklyn Brands LLC is a company that produces cookies, cakes, breads, and pastries. The company is based in The Bronx, NY. The company was founded in 2015 by Seth Zalkin, Mickey Klein. Brooklyn Brands was acquired by Taguchi & Co. Ltd. on April 03, 2023.

BCS (Arkansas) provides engineering analysis, program assessment, policy analysis, and implementation services. The firm specializes in retail infrastructure electronic repair and refurbishment, logistics, warehousing, and project management. The company was founded by Ken Baker in 1990 and is headquartered in Springdale, AK.

Corbel Distressed & Special Opportunities Fund (SPV Skalar) LP is a special purpose vehicle formed to make investment in Skalar Pharma Holding LLC.

Corbel Management LLC (Corbel Capital Partners) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2013 by Jeff B. Schwartz. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

The Gores Group LLC (Gores Group) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of AEG Holdings, Inc. founded in 1987 by Alec E. Gores. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Corridor Capital LLC (Corridor Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Craig Lawrence Enenstein. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Stream Global Services, Inc. provides business process outsourcing services. It specializes in customer relationship management including technical support, customer care, and sales. The firm serves the technology, computing, telecommunications, retail, entertainment and media, and financial services companies. The company was founded on June 26, 2007 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

White Energy, Inc. owns and operates ethanol plants. It produces ethanol. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

WCA Waste Corp. engages in the provision of waste collection, recycling, and disposal services. The firm offers residential recycling, commercial dumpsters, special waste, portable toilets, and roll-off collection. The company was founded by Tom J. Fatjo, Jr. in 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Samsonite LLC provides travel solutions. It designs and manufactures travel, luggage bags and accessories. The firm offers service and repair for its products. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Mansfield, MA.