William R. Abbott

Newport Corp. manufactures and trades products and solutions for scientific research, microelectronics, security, life and health sciences, and industrial markets. It operates through the following segments: Photonics, Lasers, and Optics. The Photonics segment produces photonics instruments, precision positioning systems, vibration isolation systems, and optical components. The Lasers segment provides laser-based systems such as ultrafast lasers, amplifiers, diode-pumped solid state, tunable, and fiber lasers. The Optics segment offers lens assemblies, optical components, and opto-mechanical subassemblies. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Cardiogenesis Corp. designs, develops, and distributes surgical products for the treatment of refractory angina in patients with chronic cardiac ischemia caused by coronary artery disease. The company was founded by Randy J. Kesten in April 1989 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Part of Danone SA, McKesson Water Products Co. is a company that processes, markets, and distributes bottled water. The company is based in Pasadena, CA. McKesson Water Products was acquired by Danone SA from McKesson Corp. on February 29, 2000 for $1,100 million.

Orora Packaging Solutions, Inc. manufactures packaging products including corrugated boxes, cardboard containers, bottles, cans and plastic & foam food containers. It sells an assortment of packaging materials, shipping supplies and janitorial products, as well as custom-built corrugated. Amcor was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Buena Park, CA.

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. markets, produces, and distributes nonalcoholic beverages. It distributes products to customers in Belgium, continental France, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. Its products include Coca-Cola, Diet Coke/Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta and Capri-Sun. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.