We intend to focus our search initially on U.S. businesses that complement our broad experience in consumer-facing enterprises at the forefront of evolving preferences, tastes, experiences and values and that have the potential to offer a differentiated proposition that creates more meaning and connectivity to the modern consumer. We will seek strong fundamental businesses in consumer products, retail, services, experiences and related sectors. 

Our sponsor is an affiliate of MidOcean Partners, a premier New York-based alternative asset manager that specializes in middle market private equity and alternative credit investments. 

Our founders are Matthew Rubel and Graham Clempson. Mr. Rubel serves as our CEO and executive chairman of our board of directors. Most recently, Mr. Rubel served as CEO, president and board member of Varsity Brands, a leader in sport, spirit and achievement products. He previously served as chairman, CEO and president of Collective Brands, Inc., which included Payless ShoeSource, Sperry Topsider, Saucony, Stride Rite and Keds. Mr. Clempson serves as our president and a director on our board. He is the vice chairman of MidOcean, which he co-founded in 2003.