Andrew Newall

United Biscuits Finance Plc manufactures and markets biscuits and snacks. The firm caters to retail grocery, convenience and impulse, and food service markets in the United Kingdom, Northern Europe, and Southern Europe. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Hayes, the United Kingdom.

Part of Agekke Corp., Human Resources International Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that provides temporary staffing. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Human Resources International Co. was acquired by Agekke Corp. from Hakuto Co., Ltd. on May 01, 2006 for $0.88 million.

Allied Domecq Ltd. operates distilleries and restaurants. It offers wine, liquors, brandies spirits, and quick service restaurants. The firm's products are sold under the Ballantine's, Beefeater, Canadian Club, Courvoisier, Kahlua, Maker's Mark, Malibu, Sauza and Stolichnaya brands. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Laura Ashley Holdings Plc engaged in the design, sourcing, distribution, and selling clothing accessories and home furnishings. It offers furniture products, including beds, upholstered furniture, mirrors and cabinet furniture; home accessories, including lighting, gifts, bed linen and soft furnishings; decorating products, including curtains, blinds, fabric, paint, decorative accessories and wall coverings; and fashion products, including perfume bottles, old water color paintings, ceramics and pottery and gardening tools. The company was founded by Laura Ashley and Bernard Albert Ashley in 1953 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

United Biscuits (Holdings) Ltd. engages in investing in companies that manufacture and distribute biscuits, snacks, and frozen foods. The company was founded on March 18, 1948 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. manufactures and distributes spirits and other related products. It distributes products under the brand names such as Jim Beam Bourbon, Sauza Tequila, Canadian Club Whisky, Courvoisier Cognac, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, Larios Gin, Whisky DYC, Teacher's Scotch Whisky, Knob Creek® Bourbon and Starbuck. The company was founded in 1795 and is located in Deerfield, IL.

United Biscuits Bidco Ltd. manufactures and supplies branded biscuits and snacks. It operates under the brands McVitie's, Jacob's, Carr's, McCoy's, Hula Hoops, McVitie's Jaffa Cakes, KP, Mini Cheddars, Verkade, Sultana, BN, and Delacre. The company was founded on October 5, 2006 and is headquartered in Middlesex, the United Kingdom.