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TBC Corp. engages in the distribution of automotive replacement tires. It also operates tire and automotive service centers and franchise stores. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Hot Topic, Inc. provides retail stores that specialize in apparel, accessories, gifts and music. Its products include woven and knit tops, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, shoes, costume jewelry, body jewelry, intimate apparel, sunglasses, cosmetics, leather accessories and gift items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.

Linens 'n Things, Inc. operates as an online retailer of home textiles, house wares and decorative home accessories. It offers garden decor, kitchen, electronics, and pet supplies. The company was founded by Eugene Wallace in 1975 and is headquartered in Clifton, NJ.

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. operates warehouse clubs and superstores. The firm provides electronics, computers, office supplies, home and seasonal products, organic foods and meat, sports equipment. The company was founded on November 19, 1996 and is headquartered in Westborough, MA.

Part of GameStop Corp., GameStop, Inc. operates as an online store for gaming products. The private company is based in Grapevine, TX. The company was founded by R. Richard Fontaine.

Founded in 2007, Moelis & Co. LLC is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC), a global investment bank that provides financial advisory, capital raising and asset management services to corporations, institutions and governments. Moelis & Co. LLC provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.

Part of Baker J. Co., Shoe Corp. of America, Inc. operates retail shoe stores. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. Shoe Corp. of America was acquired by Baker J. Co. on March 02, 2000 for $14.50 million.

Total Wine & More distributes wine and other beverages. It offers wine, spirits, cigars and beer. The company was founded by Robert Trone and David Trone in 1991 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP (BACA) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Stephen Schwarzman in 2005 as GSO Capital Partners LP and changed their name to Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP in 2020. They are a subsidiary of GSO Holdings I LLC, ultimately owned by The Blackstone Group, Inc. (NYSE: BX). BACA provides their services to a limited number of sophisticated investors such as institutional and high-net worth individual investors.

Belk Stores Services, Inc. owns and operates a chain of department stores. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc. is a local and regional partnership of volunteers, donors, staff, agencies and people served, that raises and distributes funds. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Corp. is a private company based in New York, NY.

Blackstone Insurance Solutions Europe LLP (Blackstone Europe) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2005 and formerly known as GSO Capital Partners International LLP. They are a subsidiary of Blackstone Group International Holdings LLC, which is owned by Blackstone, Inc. (NYSE: BX) in the US. Blackstone Europe provides access to alternative investment strategies through portfolios of hedge funds, registered liquid funds, direct investing, manager seeding and general partner ownership to institutional investors and sophisticated individuals.

Wolfe Research LLC is a FINRA-registered sell-side research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Edward Wolfe in 2008 and is a subsidiary of Wolfe Holdco LLC. Wolfe Research provides bespoke research of various stocks in every major GIC sector for institutional clients. The firm has established a reputation for macro research underpinning coverage in Industrials, Utilities/Energy, Consumer/Retail, Financials/REITS, Healthcare and TMT.

Juul Labs, Inc. engages in the development and manufacture of vaporizers that contain nicotine for smokers. It offers JUUL device and JUULpods. The company was founded by Adam Bowen and James Monsees in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC engages in the retail of multi-branded and luxury omni-channel fashion products. It offers shoes, handbags, jewelry, beauty, and decorative items for the home. Its brands include Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Last Call. The company was founded by Herbert Marcus Sr., Carrie Marcus, and A. L. Neiman on September 10, 1907 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Quoizel, Inc. designs and manufactures decorative lighting. It offers interior and exterior products. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, SC.

Blackstone Credit /Private Equity/ (Blackstone Credit) is a private equity subsidiary of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in New York.

One Call Corp. operates as a healthcare network management company. It offers products and services with focus on injured workers needs. The firm offers physical therapy, diagnostics, medical equipment and dental solutions. The company is headquartered in Jackonsville, FL.

JA Kirsch Corp. is a private company that specializes in the wholesale and distribution of tuna and specialty seafood products. The company is based in Teaneck, NJ.

Pax Labs, Inc. designs and manufactures electronic cigarettes. The company was founded by James Monsees and Adam Bowen in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

KKR Credit Advisors US LLC (Private Equity) (KKR Credit Advisors US) is a private equity division of KKR Credit Advisors (US) LLC founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Galaxy Universal LLC is a company that specializes in wholesaling, sourcing, and brand management. Galaxy Universal is based in Centennial, CO, and has subsidiaries in the United States and Netherlands. The company focuses on providing high-quality and well-designed products in the athletic, work, and outdoor categories to retailers worldwide. The company was founded in 2006, and the CEO is Eddie Esses.

Part of GameStop Corp., Micromania GameStop SAS is a video game and derivatives specialist with the largest number of references at the best price. Micromania GameStop is based in Valbonne, FR. Recently, the French company has been promoting the adventure game, Hogwarts Legacy\: Hogwarts Heritage on Switch, which is available at Micromania. The private company, founded in 2009, offers a wide range of video games and related products both in-store and online.