Michael P. Downey

Emulex Corp. provides hardware and software solutions for global networks that support enterprise, cloud, government, and telecommunications. The firm operates through two business segments: Networking and Visibility Segment. The Networking Segment includes network connectivity products (NCP), storage connectivity products (SCP), and advanced technology and other products. Its SCP include InSpeed, switch-on-a-chip or backend connectivity, bridge, and router products; and the advanced technology and other products consists of its pilot integrated baseboard management controllers and other products and services. The company was founded by Fred B. Cox on February 15, 1979 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Part of Medtronic Plc, Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. is a company that manufactures and supplies respiratory care products. The company is based in Pleasanton, CA. Nellcor Puritan Bennett was acquired by Mallinckrodt, Inc.(Old) on August 26, 1997 for $1,805.05 million.

Cytyc Prenatal Products Corp. provides products for the diagnosis of pregnancy related and female reproductive disorders. The company also designs, develops, and manufactures women health care products. It was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA

Vertical Communications, Inc. engages in the provision of communication platforms and applications. It offers Vertical, Mitel, and 8X8 products. It serves retail, automotive, healthcare, and hospitality indsutry. The company was founded by William Y. Tauscher and Peter H. Bailey in 1982 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

First Consulting Group, Inc. provides consulting, technology, software development and applied research services for healthcare and other organizations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

Vertical Communications Holdco, Inc. provides telecommunication services. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.