John F. Riordan

Nicor, Inc. provides natural gas distribution services and international shipping services. The company operates through three segments Gas Distribution, Shipping and Wholesale Marketing. Nicor was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

UGC Europe, Inc. provides advanced video, voice, and Internet-access services to connect their customers to the world of information, communications and entertainment. It operates state-of-the-art broadband communications networks that served approximately 15 million customers in 18 countries principally located in Europe, Japan, Chile and Australia. Its operations also include significant media and programming businesses such as Jupiter TV in Japan and chellomedia in Europe. It is headquartered in Englewood, CO.

Northern Illinois Gas Co. distributes natural gas properties. It also provides natural gas storage and transmission-related services to marketers and other gas distribution companies. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

GTI Energy provides research, development and training services for the natural gas industries. It offers research and development, program management, technical services, analytical services, consulting, commercialization, training and information services. The company was founded in April 2000 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

MidCon Corp. provides natural gas transmission, storage, processing and marketing services. The company was founded on December 1, 1981 and is headquartered in Lombard, IL

Liberty Global Europe NV owns and operates broadband communications and cable television network. It also provides internet access, telephony and other related services. The company is present in 11 European countries. Liberty Global Europe is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

United Pan-Europe Communications NV provides cable television, broadcasting, and telecommunication services. The firm offers multi channel TV transmission via cable and satellite, both analogue and digital services