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Gerber Childrenswear LLC is a leading socially responsible marketer of children's everyday basic and fashion apparel and related products which it offers under some of the world's trusted brands. Licensed brands include our flagship brand, Gerber®, as well as NFL®. Proprietary brands include Onesies®, Modern Moments™ and Just Born®. The company sells infant and toddler apparel, bedding and accessories to all channels of distribution.

Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 350 patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 250 international product and brand design awards! We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation. In 2024, Munchkin was honored on Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list. Munchkin is a subsidiary of Why Brands, Inc., a new parent company for Munchkin and Curio Home Goods (“Curio”), focused on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design.

MAKING QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT ENHANCE LIFE AND OFFER PEACE OF MIND As an employee-owned company, at North States Industries we take extra pride in manufacturing and distributing creative, high-quality products. Toddleroo by North States our Baby products brand, North States MyPet our Pet brand and our Bird products are under North States Village Collection and Nature’s Yard brands. Many of our offerings display the “Made In the USA” logo, and our products are sold successfully worldwide because they deliver the quality, versatility and style that meet the needs of today’s consumer. OVER 70 YEARS IN BUSINESS Since 1953, the North States team has been driven by a simple yet critical mission – to make homes safer and more enjoyable for children and pets. Our innovative, superior-quality products are designed to achieve the highest standards in safety, durability and ease of use. We are proud to offer the largest assortment of gates and yards, all certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. COMPANY VALUES: PARTNERSHIPS As an ESOP, we value teamwork, collaboration, and working together for a common goal. It’s who we are! We pitch in, build partnerships, and align goals – internally and externally. RESPONSIBILITY The NSI foundation! Our team acts with integrity, honesty, and fiscal responsibility for our customers, our business partners, and each other. Doing the right thing, always! INNOVATION Creating innovative products and business solutions that drive profitable growth. It’s our passion and the key to our success. DETERMINATION “Small but mighty”, we compete with giants and yet we maintain and gain market share with gritty, patient persistence. What we decide we can do, we achieve! EXCELLENCE It is the cornerstone of our business and proven by the quality of our products and our people. Every employee has the power to make the company better!