Wendy E. Burden

Allied Capital Corp, a business development company, invests in private middle market companies located in the US. The fund target companies across a broad range of sectors with an EBITDA of $5 - $150 million. It provides debt and equity financing for buyout transactions and also makes minority equity co-investments. It also invests in private equity and debt funds.

International Dairy Queen, Inc. owns and operates soft serve ice cream and fast food restaurants. It offers dairy desserts, hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Nashua Corp. manufactures and markets imaging products and services to industrial and commercial customers to meet various print application needs. The firm specializes in Label (Industrial, Barcode, RFID), Transaction Supplies (POS, Financial, Kiosk, Mobile), Coated Products, Prime Labels. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Borders Group, Inc. owns and operates bookstores and music stores. It operates through its subsidiaries, Borders, Inc. and Walden Book Company, Inc., which operates stores selling books, music and movie superstores and mall-based bookstores. The company operates a proprietary e-commerce Web site www.borders.com. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Guitar Center, Inc. distributes musical instruments. It offers musical lessons, repairs, and rentals. The company was founded by Wayne Mitchell in 1959 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA.

McCown De Leeuw & Co (MDC) is a private equity firm founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Foster City, California.

The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.

CR Holding Liquidating, Inc. owns and operates stores of apparel for young women. It offers shoes, boots, heels, skater dresses, wedding guest dresses, striped dresses, and jackets. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Galyans Trading Co., Inc. operates camera & photographic supply, apparel, footwear, outdoor and athletic equipment stores. The company was founded by Patrick W. Galyan and is located in Plainfield, IN.

True Religion Apparel, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and sells apparel under the brand name 'True Religion Brand Jeans' to fashion-conscious consumers. It offers denim jeans and related sportswear apparel for men, women and kids. The company was founded by Jeffrey Lubell and Kymberly Gold-Lubell in 2002 and is headquartered in Gardena, CA.

PopSockets LLC engages in the provision of customizable accessory for mobile devices. Its products include cases, mounts, chains, bases, can holder, cup sleeve, and wallet. The company was founded by David Barnett in 2012 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

24 Hour Fitness USA Inc. owns and operates fitness centers. It offers personal fitness training programs for its members. Its amenities and services for members and guests include cardio, strength, and functional training equipment with personal viewing screens on select machines; cycle and group X rooms; a gull-sized basketball court; an outdoor lap pool; a whirlpool, steam room, and sauna facility; kids’ club babysitting service for children; a retail shop; and towel services. It also provides aerobic and step, boot camp, cycling, dance, kick boxing, mind and body, senior fitness, strength, water, and Zumba classes. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Gordon Brothers Group LLC engages in the provision of advisory, restructuring, and investment solutions. The firm?s services include evaluations, dispositions, operations and investments. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Aerus LLC manufactures and distributes air and water purification products. It offers air purification products; direct flow reverse osmosis water purification systems; vacuum cleaners with air filtration features; vacuum cleaner bags and filters; air purifier filters; and other related accessories and supplies. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Bristol, VA.

Part of Jaggaer LLC, Tigris Corp. provides sourcing and supply management solutions. The company is based in New York, NY. Tigris was acquired by BravoSolution US, Inc., part of Jaggaer LLC from January 30, 2008 on February 02, 2004 for $9.20 million.

Orion Food Systems LLC engages in the production and sale of pizza and hand-crafted flatbread products. Its brands include Hot Stuff Pizza, Piccadilly Circus Pizza, Gourmet Grub, Chix Chicken, CHOPZ, Day'n Night Bites, Papa Primo's Italian Kitchen, Paavo;'s Pizza, and Game Time Sports Grill. The company was founded by Jeffrey L. Okerlund in 1983 and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. manages the operations of regulated local exchange telecommunications services. The company was founded in August 1883 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI.

YCC Holdings LLC operates as a holding company with interest in designs, manufactures and markets premium scented candles. The company was founded on October 20, 2006 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.

Old Navy LLC retails men's and women's apparel. It offers tops, tees, graphics, blouses and shirts, sweaters, dresses, rompers and jumpsuits, skirts, jeans, pants, leggings, shorts, outerwear and jackets, sleep and lounge, and sweatshirts and sweatpants. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Maru Group Ltd. provides research, insight and advisory services. It provides expertise in the sector of agency, consumer, financial, health, media, public affairs, retail and technology. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Primary Capital III (Nominees) Ltd., Paperchase Worldwide Holdings Ltd. is a British company that operates stationery stores. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2010.

Part of Primary Capital Partners LLP, Maru Group Holdings Ltd. is a group of insights companies founded in 2015. The company is based in Manchester, UK. Maru Group is seeking to enhance the role of technology in market research and insight generation. Maru Group offers flexible market research services that help businesses connect with their customers and make informed decisions. The British company's comprehensive and world-class insights solutions suite is led by their Innovations leadership group and reflects deep method and industry expertise. Maru Group believes that understanding the intersection between behavior and emotion is critical to drive better business results. The company provides data connections with expertly profiled known respondents for agencies, brands, healthcare, and market research to gain reliable insights.

NYSARC, Inc. is a non profit organization which engages in the provision of support to people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. It offers programmatic, financial, compliance, and guardianship support. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Latham, NY.

Global Brands Group Pte Ltd. provides product licensing, brand management, and retail development services. The firm offers services for sports, entertainment, and lifestyle brands. Its brand partners include PGA TOUR, FIBA, FIFA, Playground Productions, Chorion, Evisu, and IPC Media. The firm also operates in Asia, Australasia, Europe, Middle East, North & South America, and South Africa. The company was founded in September 2003 by David St. George and Jonathan Sieff and is headquartered in Singapore City, Singapore.