Paul T. Johnson

Up Global Sourcing UK Ltd. engages in general merchandising, sourcing and product development house. It retails and supplies house wares, kitchen, and electrical products. the firm's services include global sourcing, professional service, distribution networks, packaging & design, and quality assurance. The company was founded by Simon Adam Showman and Barry Eric Franks in 1997 and is headquartered in Oldham, the United Kingdom.

Lloyds Development Capital (Holdings) Ltd. (LDC) is a private equity firm founded in 1981. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom and is wholly owned by LBG Equity Investments Ltd.