Current Investments: Consumer Goods

Community Education Partners, Inc.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Community Education Partners works with public schools and their communities to get disruptive and low-performing students back on track. The company offers programs to help students raise their test scores, and provides various nonacademic services and activities to keep kids interested and on track. (www.communityeducationpartners.com)

Conn’s, Inc.
Beaumont, Texas-based Conn’s operates a chain of appliance and electronics retail stores across Texas and Louisiana. In 1998, the existing management team partnered with equity investment specialists associated with the Stephens family to buy out the shares of the founder of the 100 year old company. In November 2003, the company completed its IPO. (Nasdaq: CONN) (www.conns.com)

Summit Golf Brands
Summit Golf Brands include Fairway & Greene (www.fairwayandgreene.com), EP Pro (www.epprogolf.com) and Zero Restriction (www.zerorestriction.com). Each brand was founded in the ‘90s and delivers exceptional quality products, distinguished styles and unprecedented service. Fairway & Greene produces classic golf apparel for men and women. EP PRO has been leading the women’s golf sportswear market for over 15 years. Zero Restriction outerwear provides comfort in all conditions, with Tour proven patented Motion-Tuned technology for full freedom to swing. In 2008 the brands were voted as top vendors by the American Association of Golf Merchandisers. As well as being highly recognized in the golf industry, Summit Golf Brands products have found their way into the highest levels of corporate America. (www.summitgolfbrands.com)

Vestcom International Inc.
Vestcom is the leading provider of shelf-edge communications for most of the nation’s top grocery, drug and mass merchandising chains. An innovator in its field, the company provides data-driven, shelf-edge marketing solutions that deliver proven results and influence behavior at the point-of-decision. Deploying proprietary technology and customized color digital messaging, Vestcom helps retailers and brand manufacturers communicate clearly and efficiently with their customers to enhance their shopping experience. The company also offers solutions that combine pricing and product placement data for retailers, significantly reducing set-up time and labor, as well as improving store-level compliance with corporate marketing programs. The company is based in Little Rock, Arkansas. (www.vestcom.com)

Viking Range Corporation
Viking manufactures and markets a wide range of home kitchen appliances throughout North America and the world. The Stephens family has played a major role in the company’s expansion from the 1990’s to date. (www.vikingrange.com)