David Brisske

Who We Are: Payless is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere, offering a wide range of shoes and accessory items at affordable prices for every member of the family. The company’s mission is simple: Become the first choice for style and value in footwear and accessories for our customers. Culture: No single thing at Payless defines our culture. In fact, it really isnt a “thing” at all. It is our people and their passion – living our Guiding Principles, reflecting our brand through a commitment to diversity and inclusion, serving our customers and communities, and delivering business results. Our people define Payless and, simply put, they make us great. Community: Payless and our associates have a strong tradition of giving back to the communities where we work and live, and we give in a variety of ways. The Payless Foundation supports non-profit programs each year that help enrich the quality of life in our communities and support families in need. Payless has also donated more than $1 million in shoes each year since 2008 to children in need through Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids, our annual holiday product donation campaign. And finally, we have a team of amazing associates who live our guiding principles of doing what’s right and inspiring possibilities through their outstanding support of our annual Choose to Give associate giving campaign.

Janie and Jack is a design house with every kid at its heart—because individual style starts early. Each season we tell stories, some familiar and some new. Inspired by the places we go, the people we admire and all the unexpected stuff in between, our collections feature modern twists on classic fashion. With everything we do, we hope to make your life a little more special.

Made with an ultra-unique blend of real black truffles and red chili peppers, TRUFF’s line of luxury pantry staples is designed to elevate the dining experience. Originally founded through a popular food and lifestyle Instagram blog called @sauce, TRUFF immediately propelled into social media virality with the release of its hot sauce in 2017. The brand quickly became the fastest-growing company in the hot sauce space due to its distinctive flavor profile, pristine bottle, Truffle Inspired cap, and of course the coveted Instagram account @sauce that makes tagging a no-brainer. Taking inspiration from the flagship black truffle experience, TRUFF recently expanded its family of products to include other popular favorites like TRUFF Pasta Sauce, TRUFF Mayonnaise, and TRUFF Truffle Oil. TRUFF has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Food Network, The Rachael Ray Show, Food & Wine, and on Oprah’s “Favorite Things” list two years in a row. TRUFF is also the #1 best-selling hot sauce on Amazon and at Whole Foods Market. You can find TRUFF’s variety of sauces in stores nationwide and around the world in the UK, Australia, Kuwait, and South Korea. TRUFF is made in Southern California and is Gluten-Free and non-GMO. Visit www.TRUFF.com for more information and recipes.

Founded in 2009, Reformation is a revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves fashion and sustainability can coexist. Reformation combines stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices, releasing limited-edition collections for individuals who want to look beautiful and live sustainably. Reformation infuses green measures into every aspect of the business. Setting an example for the industry, Reformation remains at the forefront of innovation in sustainable fashion—running the first sustainable factory in Los Angeles, using deadstock and eco fabrics, tracking and sharing the environmental impact of every product, and investing in the people who make this revolution possible. The brand has also established itself as a pioneer in retail innovation, developing an in-store tech concept that brings the best of its online experience to its physical doors.

BFY Brands is redefining the way both customers and consumers see snacking. From revolutionizing how we process ingredients for the best taste and nutrition, to using non-GMO verified corn from farmers that farm the right way. BFY Brands is here to raise the bar and deliver guilt free snacking without sacrificing the flavor and quality you love. BFY Brands is the over arching conglomerate of Medora Snacks and Ideal Snacks. Medora Snacks is the proud home of Our Little Rebellion brands including products from PopCorners, Bean Crisps, and Crinkles. We use only Non-GMO ingredients grown right here in the US. No need for additives, preservatives, artificals, or any of the guilt that ruins snacking. Ideal Snacks is the proud co-packer for a wide variety of brands. Our commitment to safety, process innovation, and ongoing dialog allows us to exceed expectations and creates a foundation for our customers to compete strongly from. We were born in Liberty NY and are proud to be here today. We consider our employees our most valuable resource and we operate as a team dedicated to the growth and development of all members of our company. We believe that through growth of our employees we can most effectively exceed all expectations, internal and external. We’re always striving for something greater in snacks: from revolutionizing how we process ingredients for the best taste and nutrition, to using non-GMO verified corn from farmers that farm the right way. Just so everyone can enjoy something a little better. Whether it’s to fend off that mid-day slump or at your next Sunday snack fest; don’t sacrifice snacking.

Who We Are: Payless is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere, offering a wide range of shoes and accessory items at affordable prices for every member of the family. The company’s mission is simple: Become the first choice for style and value in footwear and accessories for our customers. Culture: No single thing at Payless defines our culture. In fact, it really isnt a “thing” at all. It is our people and their passion – living our Guiding Principles, reflecting our brand through a commitment to diversity and inclusion, serving our customers and communities, and delivering business results. Our people define Payless and, simply put, they make us great. Community: Payless and our associates have a strong tradition of giving back to the communities where we work and live, and we give in a variety of ways. The Payless Foundation supports non-profit programs each year that help enrich the quality of life in our communities and support families in need. Payless has also donated more than $1 million in shoes each year since 2008 to children in need through Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids, our annual holiday product donation campaign. And finally, we have a team of amazing associates who live our guiding principles of doing what’s right and inspiring possibilities through their outstanding support of our annual Choose to Give associate giving campaign.

Founded in 2004 as the principal source of music for DJs, Beatport is today the worldwide home of electronic music for DJs, producers, and their fans. The Beatport Store offers music in premium digital formats and provides unique music discovery tools created for and by DJs. Each week, Beatports music collection is refreshed with hundreds of exclusive tracks by the worlds top electronic music artists. Beatport has offices in Denver, Los Angeles and Berlin. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram @beatport. Beatport provides the global DJ community access to a vast catalogue of high quality, expertly curated digital music from the industrys leading artists and labels. Our knowledge of, and passion for, DJ culture results in a constantly evolving and dynamic experience for our unique ecosystem. Created by DJs, for DJs, Beatport doesn’t just serve DJ culture, it defines it.

Janie and Jack is a design house with every kid at its heart—because individual style starts early. Each season we tell stories, some familiar and some new. Inspired by the places we go, the people we admire and all the unexpected stuff in between, our collections feature modern twists on classic fashion. With everything we do, we hope to make your life a little more special.

Axar Capital Management LP (“Axar”) is an opportunistic corporate credit investor focused on the U.S. middle market. Founded in 2015 by Andrew Axelrod and Timothy Parrott, Axar Capital Management invests in a concentrated number of public and private market situations that larger competitors are less likely to pursue due to size, complexity, duration and potential need for active involvement. Headquartered in New York City, Axar focuses on North American middle market opportunities across the capital structure and often looks to establish control positions over time.

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