dards as required when they are adopted. This decision to opt out of the extended transition period under the JOBS Act is irrevocable. Our Sponsor Invus, L.P., or horns or our Sponsor, has been our principal financial backer since its initial investment in 2006. Invus is a private investment firm bas

e of Contents Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) Note 10— Related Parties Invus PartnersILLC holds $20.1 million of the Company's outstanding debt under the Amended Facility. Several of the members of the Company's Board of Dire