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Heller Financial, Inc. provided mercantile financing. It was acquired by GE Capital Corp. The company was located in Chicago, IL

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.

Brickyard Bancorp, Inc. operating as a bank holding company. It operates through its subsidiary Brickyard Bank. The company was founded in 2002 and is located in Lincolnwood, IL.

Sterling Partners, Inc. provides private equity services. The firm specializes in education, business services, healthcare services and investments. The company was founded by Eric Becker, Chris Hoehn-Saric and Steven M. Taslitz in 1983 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Founded in 2004, Wrightwood Capital LLC is a private equity firm located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was formerly known as Cohen Capital

Part of Direct Mail Holding LLC, Metrogroup Marketing Services, Inc. is a company that offers a variety of products including sliding door hardware, LED bulbs, tool belts, kitchen and bar sinks, wall repair tools, tool chests and cabinets, paint application tools, wiring devices, and light controls. The company is based in Mount Pleasant, IA. Customers can enjoy free home delivery and save money by purchasing from them.