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The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, Inc (LLCP) is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 1984 by Arthur E. Levine and Lauren Beth Leichtman. The firm is headquartered in Beverly Hills.

Hilco Global LLC operates as a financial services company that engages in the provision of valuation, monetization, and advisory solutions. It specializes in asset categories, results, case histories and client list, association partnerships, retail solutions, energy services, grocery solutions, pet, and sports. The firm serves retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers. The company was founded by Jeffrey B. Hecktman in 1987 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Wizeline, Inc. develops and delivers technology products. The firm offers Vision and product strategy, full-stack development and transparency and communication. the company was founded by Bismarck Lepe in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec - White provides pension and fund management services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company is ultimately controlled by the Province of Québec.

CDPQ US, Inc. is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. Formerly known as CDP Capital US, Inc., the firm is a subsidiary of The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, ultimately held by Province of Québec in Canada. CDPQ provides investment advisory and management services to various types of clients.

Part of Zevia PBC, Zevia LLC is a company that offers a range of naturally sweetened beverages, including soda, energy drinks, organic tea, mixers, and a kid-friendly line. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA, and offers a variety of flavors that are available in stores, online, and through retailers. The company prides itself on using all-natural sources for its sugar-free flavors and plant-based stevia for sweetening. Zevia's products are USDA organic and brewed with fair trade certified tea.