Tom Israel

Part of Philip Morris International, Inc., Culbro Corp. is a company that manufactures and markets cigars. The company is based in New York, NY. Culbro was acquired by General Cigar Holdings, Inc., part of Philip Morris International, Inc. from May 11, 2000 on September 02, 1997 for $436.86 million.

Glenayre Technologies, Inc. sells communications network hardware and software systems used to enable calling services such as integrated voice, data, fax messaging and voice-activated dialing. Glenayre sells a range of products under the Versera name that are used by customers including wireless carriers and the regional Bell companies as well as other equipment manufacturers. The company also offers project management, installation and customization services. Glenayre is located in Duluth, GA.

General Cigar Holdings, Inc. manufactures and markets cigars including imported, hand-made and hand-rolled cigars. The company markets its products under the brand names Punch, Macanudo, Temple Hall and Cohiba. The company is the exclusive distributor of French make 'Djeep' disposable lighters for United States. The company markets the Cigars through wholesale distributors, specialty retailers, direct buying chains and consumer catalogue retailers. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ingleside Investors LLC is an integrated investment firm and holding company located in New York City.

Prospect Capital Corp., a traded business development company invests in middle market companies located in the United States. The fund targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for buyout, growth, development, and recapitalization. It acts as a co-investor and takes controlling interest.

A.C. Israel Enterprises, Inc. provides investment services. The firm makes private equity investments. It also invests in stocks, fixed income, real assets, special situations and hedge funds. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.