Our vision is to be our customers' first choice for maintenance, repair and operational solutions that improve their operating performance. We plan to achieve our vision by working closely with our customers to maintain and enhance their operations by providing them with quality products, superior service and innovative solutions. Industry and Competition
The MRO industrial distribution industry is comprised of companies that buy and stock products in bulk and supply these products to customers on an as needed basis. The customer benefits from our knowledge and the convenience of ordering smaller quantities maintained by MRO suppliers. We estimate that total annual revenue generated by the North American MRO marketplace exceeds $130 billion. There is a significant amount of competitive fragmentation by geography and product within the industry. We encounter competition from several national distributors and manufacturers and a large number of regional and local distributors. Some competitors have greater financial and personnel resources, handle more extensive lines of merchandise, operate larger facilities and price some merchandise more competitively than we do. 2-27-2020 |
Mr. Michael G. DeCata
Chief Executive Officer Lawson Products, Inc. 8770 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60631 United States 773 304 5050 www.lawsonproducts.com Nasdaq Stock Symbol LAWS |
Lifeway was founded in 1986 by Michael and Ludmila Smolyansky shortly after their emigration from Russia to the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Smolyansky were the first to successfully introduce kefir to the U.S. consumer on a commercial scale, initially catering to ethnic consumers in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area. In the over thirty years that have followed, Lifeway has grown to become the largest producer and marketer of kefir in the U.S. and an important player in the broader market spaces of probiotic-based products and natural, “better for you” foods. PRODUCTS-Our primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product. Lifeway Kefir is tart and tangy, high in protein, calcium and vitamin D. Thanks to our exclusive blend of kefir cultures, each cup of kefir contains 12 live and active cultures and 15 to 20 billion beneficial CFU (Colony Forming Units) at the time of manufacture. We manufacture (directly or through co-packers) our products under our own brand, as well as under private labels on behalf of certain customers. As of December 31, 2019, Lifeway offered approximately 20 varieties of our kefir products including more than 60 flavors . In addition to our core drinkable kefir products, we offer several lines of products developed through our innovation and development efforts. These include Kefir Cups, a strained, cupped version of our kefir; and Organic Farmer Cheese Cups, a cupped version of our soft cheeses, both served in resealable 5 oz. containers. We also offer Skyr, a strained cupped Icelandic yogurt; Plantiful, a plant-based probiotic beverage made from organic and non-GMO pea protein with 10 vegan kefir cultures; a line of probiotic supplements for adults and children; and a soft serve kefir mix.
4-14-2020 |
Ms. Julie Smolyansky
Chief Executive Officer Lifeway Foods, Inc 6431 West Oakton Street Morton Grove, IL 60053 United States 847 967 1010 http://www.lifewaykefir.com NASDAQ Stock Symbol LWAY |
Founded in 1927, Littelfuse is a global manufacturer of leading technologies in circuit protection, power control and sensing. Serving over 100,000 end customers, the Company’s products are found in automotive and commercial vehicles, industrial applications, data and telecommunications, medical devices, consumer electronics and appliances. With its broad product portfolio of fuses, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, relays and sensors, and extensive global infrastructure, the Company’s worldwide associates partner with its customers to design, manufacture and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions for a safer, greener and increasingly connected world.
2-21-2020 |
Mr. David W. Heinzmann
Chief Executive Officer Littelfuse, Inc 8755 West Higgins Road Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60631 United States 773 628 1000 http://www.littelfuse.com Nasadq Stock Symbol LFUS |
LKQ Corporation ("LKQ" or the "Company") is a global distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles. Buyers of vehicle replacement products have the option to purchase from primarily five sources: new products produced by original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"); new products produced by companies other than the OEMs, which are referred to as aftermarket products; recycled products obtained from salvage and total loss vehicles; recycled products that have been refurbished; and recycled products that have been remanufactured. We distribute a variety of products to collision and mechanical repair shops, including aftermarket collision and mechanical products; recycled collision and mechanical products; refurbished collision products such as wheels, bumper covers and lights; and remanufactured engines and transmissions. Collectively, we refer to the four sources that are not new OEM products as alternative parts.
2-27-2020 |
Mr. Joseph M. Holsten
Chairman of the Board LKQ Corporation 500 West Madison Street Suite 2800 Chicago, IL 60661 United States 312 621 1950 http://www.lkqcorp.com Nasdaq Stock Symbol LKQ |
The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company reports in a single business segment and has five operating segments. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes a diverse group of products that serve different functions and are used in a variety of industries. Manitex, Inc. (“Manitex”) markets a comprehensive line of boom trucks, truck cranes and sign cranes. Manitex’s boom trucks and crane products are primarily used for industrial projects, energy exploration and infrastructure development, including roads, bridges and commercial construction.
3-10-2020 |
Mr. David J. Langevin
Chairman of the Board Manitex International, Inc 9725 Industrial Drive Bridgeview, IL 60455 United States 708 430 7500 www.manitexinternational.com Nasadq Stock Symbol MNTX |
The Company franchises and operates McDonald’s restaurants, which serve a locally-relevant menu of quality food and beverages in 119 countries. Of the 38,695 restaurants at year-end 2019, 36,059 were franchised, which is 93% of McDonald's restaurants.McDonald’s franchised restaurants are owned and operated under one of the following structures - conventional franchise, developmental license or affiliate. The optimal ownership structure for an individual restaurant, trading area or market (country) is based on a variety of factors, including the availability of individuals with the entrepreneurial experience and financial resources, as well as the local legal and regulatory environment in critical areas such as property ownership and franchising. The business relationship between McDonald’s and its independent franchisees is supported by adhering to standards and policies and is of fundamental importance to overall performance and to protecting the McDonald’s brand. The Company is primarily a franchisor and believes franchising is paramount to delivering great-tasting food, locally relevant customer experiences and driving profitability. Franchising enables an individual to be their own employer and maintain control over all employment related matters, marketing and pricing decisions, while also benefiting from the strength of McDonald’s global brand, operating system and financial resources.
2-26-2020 |
Mr. Christopher J. Kempczinski
Chief Executive Officer McDonald's Corporation 110 North Carpenter Street Chicago, IL 60607 United States 630 623 3000 http://corporate.mcdonalds.com NYSE Stock Symbol MCD |
We are a global developer of custom engineered and application specific products and solutions with manufacturing, design and testing facilities in Belgium, Canada, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Mexico, theNetherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Our primary manufacturing facilities are located in Dongguan and Shanghai, China; Cairo, Egypt; Mriehel, Malta; and Fresnillo and Monterrey, Mexico. We design,
manufacture and market devices employing electrical, radio remote control, electronic, light-emitting diode ("LED") based lighting, wireless and sensing technologies. Our components are found in the primary end-markets of the aerospace, appliance, automotive, commercial vehicle, construction, consumer and industrial equipment, communications (including information processing and storage, networking equipment and wireless and terrestrial voice/data systems), medical, rail and other transportation industries. 6-30-2020 |
Mr. Donald W. Duda
Chief Executive Officer Methode Electronics, Inc. 8750 West Bryn Mawr Avenue Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60631-3518 United States 708 867 6777 http://www.methode.com NYSE Stock Symbol MEI |
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), an Illinois corporation formed in 1988, is a diversified financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois. The Company completed its initial public offering on May 24, 2016. Our banking subsidiary, Midland States Bank (the “Bank”), an Illinois state-chartered bank formed in 1881, has branches across Illinois and in Missouri, and provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services, business equipment financing, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, and insurance and financial planning services. In addition, multifamily and healthcare facility Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) financing is provided through Love Funding Corporation (“Love Funding”), our non-bank subsidiary. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had total assets of $6.09 billion, and our wealth management group had assets under administration of approximately $3.41 billion.
2-28-2020 |
Mr. Jeffrey G. Ludwig CPA
Chairman of the Board Midland States Bancorp, Inc 1201 Network Centre Drive Effingham, IL 62401 United States 217-342-7321 http://www.midlandsb.com Nasdaq Stock Symbol MSBI |
We are one of the world’s largest snack companies with global net revenues of $25.9 billion and net earnings of $3.9 billion in 2019. We make and sell primarily snacks, including biscuits (cookies, crackers and salted snacks), chocolate, gum & candy, as well as various cheese & grocery and powdered beverage products. We have operations in approximately 80 countries and sell our products in over 150 countries around the world.
2-07-2020 |
Mr. Dirk Van de Put
Chairman of the Board Mondelez International, Inc. 905 West Fulton Market Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60607 United States 847 943 4000 www.mondelezinternational.com Nasdaq Stock Symbol MDLZ |
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Our core competencies are data, research, and design, and we employ each of these to create products that clearly convey complex investment information to investors of all kinds. We started with affordable publications for individuals, then moved to creating technology solutions for professionals to help them research and select investments for clients. Today, we offer a suite of web-based solutions that serve individuals, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement-plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the private capital markets. We also apply our investing philosophy to managing assets for clients who prefer not to make investment decisions themselves. Since our founding in 1984, we’ve expanded our presence in global markets where investors need an independent view they can trust.
3-02-2020 |
Mr. Kunal Kapoor CFA
Chief Executive Officer Morningstar, Inc 22 West Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602 United States 312-696-6000 http://www.morningstar.com Nasdaq Stock Symbol MORN |
We are a holding company of specialty electrical construction service providers that was established in 1995 through the merger of long-standing specialty contractors. Through our subsidiaries, we serve the electric utility infrastructure, commercial and industrial construction markets. Our operations are currently conducted through wholly owned subsidiaries, including: The L. E. Myers Co.; Harlan Electric Company; Great Southwestern Construction, Inc.; Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc.; MYR Transmission Services, Inc.; E.S. Boulos Company; Western Pacific Enterprises Ltd.; High Country Line Construction, Inc.; MYR Transmission Services Canada, Ltd.; Northern Transmission Services, Ltd.; Sturgeon Electric California, LLC; GSW Integrated Services, LLC; Huen Electric, Inc. and CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. We primarily provide electrical construction services through a network of local offices located throughout the United States and western Canada. We provide a broad range of services, including design, engineering, procurement, construction, upgrade, maintenance and repair services, with a particular focus on construction, maintenance and repair.
3-04-2020 |
Mr. Richard S. Swartz Jr.
Chief Executive Officer MYR Group Inc. 1701 Golf Road Suite 3-1012 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 United States 847-290-1891 http://www.myrgroup.com Nasdaq Stock Symbol MYRG |
Our Core business is the truck and parts markets for the U.S. and Canada, where we participate primarily in the Class 6 through 8 vehicle markets. With more than a million of our trucks on the road in the U.S. and Canada, one in five Class 6 through 8 vehicles is an International® truck. Nearly half of all school buses on the road today are our IC brand. We have one of the largest commercial vehicle parts distribution networks in the U.S. and a captive finance company. Further, we have the industry's largest service network of approximately 1,000 dealer and Love’s Travel Stop service partner locations in North America. Outside of our Core markets, International® is one of the leading truck brands in Mexico and much of Latin America, and in 2019, we began building products for the Class 4/5 Market, including our International® CVTM product. Our wholly-owned subsidiary International Industria Automotiva da America do Sul Ltda. (“IIAA”), formerly MWM International Industria de Motores da America Do Sul Ltda, is one of the largest diesel engine manufacturers in South America and whose products serve the commercial vehicle, agricultural, industrial, power generation and marine segments. We also export trucks, buses, and engines to niche markets around the world.
12-17-2020 |
Mr. Troy A. Clarke
Chairman of the Board Navistar International Corporation 2701 Navistar Drive Lisle, IL 60532 United States 331 332 5000 http://www.navistar.com NYSE Stock Symbol NAV |
Northern Trust focuses on managing and servicing client assets through its two client-focused reporting segments: Corporate & Institutional Services (C&IS) and Wealth Management. Asset management and related services are provided to C&IS and Wealth Management clients primarily by the Asset Management business. The revenue and expenses of Asset Management and certain other support functions are allocated fully to C&IS and Wealth Management. Northern Trust reports certain income and expense items not allocated to C&IS and Wealth Management in a third reporting segment, Treasury and Other.
2-25-2020 |
Mr. Michael G. O'Grady
Chairman of the Board Northern Trust Corporation 50 South La Salle Street Chicago, IL 60603 United States 312-630-6000 http://www.northerntrust.com Nasdaq Stock Symbol NTRS |