William P. Carmichael

SunOpta Ingredients, Inc. develops and sells proprietary health food ingredients. The company was founded in 1991 by Morgan Robert W and is headquartered in Edina, MN.

Spectrum Brands, Inc. engages in the manufacture and market alkaline, zinc carbon and hearing aid batteries, herbicides, insecticides and repellants and specialty pet supplies. It operates through the following segments: Global batteries and Appliance; Global Pet Supplies; and Home and Garden. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Middleton, WI.

McMoRan Exploration Co. explores, develops, and produces oil and gas. The company was founded by James R. Moffett and B. M. Rankin Jr. in May 1994 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

Simmons Co. operates as a holding company with interests in providing bedding products. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Indiana University Foundation provides financial support to education and charitable causes. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IN.

E-II Holdings, Inc. specializes in the production of suitcases, traveling bags, and briefcases.

Esmark, Inc. operated as an holding company created to house the investment. It has focused on several key industries including oil and gas exploration, aviation, real estate, technology, and sports management. The company was founded on January 19, 1973 and was headquartered in Hinsdale, IL.

Simmons Bedding Co. LLC manufactures and markets mattresses. The firm offers products under the brand names such as BackCare, Beautyrest, Deep Sleep, Natural Care, HealthSmart and Simmon. The company was founded by Zalmon G. Simmons in 1870 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA

Elevate Textiles, Inc. engages in the manufacture of textile products. It offers global textile brands including American & Efird, Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann, and Safety Components. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Columbia Funds provides investment banking services. The company is headquartered in Shrewsbury, MA.

The Succession Fund invests in small and medium sized growth companies located in Canada. The fund focuses on companies with revenues greater than $10million and enterprise value exceeding $5million. It target companies with EBIT greater than $2 million and strong management teams. It targets companies operating in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and service. It provides financing for MBOs, secondary buyouts and chips off the table transactions. It acquires minority interest with an investment size ranging from $3 to $8 million per company. It also takes a seat on the board of directors.

Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. is a closed end mutual fund investment trust, which invests in technology and technology-related companies. Its investment objectives is to seek growth of capital. The company was founded on September 03, 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Beatrice Foods Co. is a company that specializes in freeze-dried food processing, specifically fruits and vegetables. The company is based in Phoenix, AZ.