Sharon Hintze

DSM BV engages in the provision of ingredients, expertise, and solutions for plant-based products. It operates through the following segments: Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH); Health, Nutrition, and Care (HNC); Food and Beverage (F and B); and Other. The ANH segment includes developing sustainable animal farming through essential products, performance solutions, and precision services serving the poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture markets. The HNC segment provides health, nutrition, and care solutions for markets such as early life nutrition, dietary supplements, pharma, medical, and personal care. The F and B segment focuses on supporting healthy diets through nutritious, delicious, and sustainable solutions for several market segments including bakery, beverages and brewing, dairy, savory, plant-based alternative proteins, and pet food. The Other segment is involved in corporate activities. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Heerlen, the Netherlands.

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.

MyWorld, Inc. engages in the computer software development business. It helps retailers and manufacturers manage their price image through accurate competitive data, data science, and Artificial Intelligence-powered software solutions. The firm offers price image management software as a service solution that manages price image by recommending item and zone level pricing using behavioural models and patented algorithms. The company was founded by Timothy L. Ouimet and Kenneth J. Ouimet in 2008 and is headquartered in Davis, CA.

Yellowstone Capital Partners LLC (Yellowstone Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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.

Firmenich SA produces and distributes perfumes and flavors. It offers fine fragrances and ingredients, and body, oral and home care products. The firm provides flavors for beverages, sweet goods, and savory foods. It serves food, beauty, household, fabric care products, and pharmaceutical industries. The company was founded by Matin Naef and Philippe Chuit on November 1, 1895 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Procter & Gamble Ltd. manufactures and markets consumer products. It provides fabric and home care products which include laundry, cleaning, detergents, soaps, softeners, and cleansers. The company was founded in 1837 and is located in Newcastle, UK.

McCain Foods (GB) Ltd. produces frozen potato products. Its products include chips, fries, roasts, jacket potatoes, potato wedges, products for kids, and others. The company was founded in 1957 is headquartered in Scarborough, the United Kingdom.

Postal Services Holding Co. Ltd. is engaged in the provision of mail and postal services. The firm also designs and produces stamps and philatelic products. The company was founded on September 20, 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Chungs Products GP LLC manufacturers egg rolls and Asian entrees. Its products include egg and spring rolls, entrees and potstickers. The company was founded by Chung Jing Yau in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Yellowstone Brands Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in manufacturing, outsourcing and marketing specialty branded products. The company was founded in September 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Baader Helvea AG (Baader Helvea) s the research-based Swiss brokerage subsidiary of Baader Bank AG (XE: BWB) in Germany. Formerly known as Helvea SA, established in 1990, the firm is located in Geneva and specializes in equity research, sales, sales trading, execution and administration, and services institutional clients worldwide, including pension funds, insurance funds, unit trusts, balanced funds and hedge funds. Their core market is Switzerland with a focus on small- and mid-cap companies; however, they also have expertise in European equity especially in those sectors in which Swiss companies operate as global players, such as banking, insurance, healthcare, food manufacturing, chemicals and luxury goods. The firm's research process focuses on company analysis and includes a company visitation program. They aim to identify companies likely to generate superior returns for shareholders and to evaluate sector or company-specific trends.

Unilever Schweiz GmbH manufactures cosmetics, perfumes, soaps and other related products. The firm offers household and personal care products, functions of ingredients, and perfumes. The company is headquartered in Thayngen, Switzerland.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the UK operates as a membership organization that provides education and development for both individuals and corporations. It offers professional development, bespoke training, and online and distance learning. The company is headquartered in Corby, the United Kingdom.

Effem Holdings Ltd. is a British company that manufactures chocolates. The private company is based in Slough, UK. and has subsidiaries in Czechia and Netherlands. The company was founded in 1998.

Part of Mars, Inc., Mars Horsecare UK Ltd. is a company that manufactures prepared pet foods. The company is based in Slough, UK and was founded in 1998.

Part of Mars Peterborough UK Holdings Ltd., Mars Petcare UK is a company that manufactures prepared pet foods. The company is based in Slough, UK.

Part of Mars, Inc., Mars Food UK Ltd. is a company that manufactures food products. The company is based in Slough, UK and was founded in 2008.

Part of Mars, Inc., Mars Drinks UK Ltd. engages in the production of coffee and coffee substitutes. The company is based in Basingstoke, UK.

Smithkline Beecham Ltd. manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products. It also provides mineral water, bottled water, and soft drinks. The company was founded on January 24, 1989 and is headquartered in Brentford, the United Kingdom.

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.

Quest International Monitor Service, Inc. provides information technology solutions and supply chain services. It also provides a comprehensive array of IT infrastructure and data center service capabilities including hardware and software solutions, onsite field support and depot services, answer line, help desk, and consulting services. The company was founded by Kamyar Katouzian and Shawn Arshadi in 1982 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Consumer Analyst Group of Europe offer relevant services in the field of fast moving consumer goods. It operates as an investment industry association for the consumer staples or fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Walchwil, Switzerland.

Fishdance Ltd. provides racing tracks services. The private company is based in Hampton, UK and was founded in 2013.

The March Fund is a venture capital fund.

Upfield Europe BV is a Dutch plant-based consumer product company that has been the authority in the spreads category since 1871. The company is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and was founded in 1871. The company has unmatched experience and know-how, with some of its brands being around for over 100 years. Upfield Europe is pushing the boundaries of product design, finding innovative ways to use natural ingredients. Upfield Europe is the largest plant-based consumer product company in the world, and its consumers support its mission to deliver a "Better Plant-Based Future" for foodies everywhere. The company operates an easy and confidential Speak Up service for all company Associates and external business partners to report any ethical or legal concerns related to the way they do business. The CEO is David James Haines.

Part of KKR & Co., Inc., Upfield Group BV is a leading producer of plant-based spreads and cheeses with over 100 brands, including iconic brands like Flora, Blueband, Proactiv, Becel, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Country Crock, and Violife. The company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and sells its products in over 95 countries with 14 manufacturing sites worldwide. Upfield's mission is to make people healthier and happier with great-tasting, plant-based nutrition products that are better for the planet. The Dutch company is committed to creating a "better plant-based future" by delivering healthier products that are great tasting and have superior quality. Upfield has been the authority in the spreads category since 1871, and its brands have been around for over 100 years. The company employs over 4200 associates and is the largest plant-based consumer product company in the world. The CEO of the company is David James Haines.

Part of KKR & Co., Inc., Upfield BV provides term loans. The company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. David James Haines has been the CEO of the Dutch company since 2018.

Part of Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Gläserne Molkerei GmbH is a German company based in Dechow, Germany. The company specializes in manufacturing organic dairy products. The company was founded in 2001 and is led by CEOs Ricarda Demarmels Klauser, Robin Barraclough, and Carola Appel. Gläserne Molkerei GmbH was acquired by Mutares SE & Co. KGaA from Emmi AG on August 14, 2023.