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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Quest Specialty Chemicals, Inc. formulates, manufactures, and markets coatings engineered to repair, restore, and preserve customer assets. It serves a variety of industries, including the commercial re-roofing end markets. The company was founded by Frederick A. Quinn in 2003 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Baird-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is ultimately owned by Baird Financial Group, Inc. Baird-Broker offers a full suite of comprehensive trading services for institutional clients.

Direct Connect Logistix, Inc. provides logistics services. It offers drayage, partial consolidation, truckload shipments, intermodal, and warehousing services. The company was founded by Parminder Singh and Greg Humrichouser in 2009 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Albireo Energy LLC provider of investment services to energy companies. It provides building automation, electrical power monitoring systems, and energy services, facility engineering, fault detection, diagnostics, fire, security systems, lighting controls and system integration solutions. The firm serves the biotech and pharmaceutical, commercial real estate, data center, and healthcare industries. The company was founded by Phil C. Bomrad in 2013 and is headquartered in Ediso, NJ.

Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team.

ExperiGreen MGT LLC is a lawn care company founded in 2016 and based in Mishawaka, IN with subsidiaries in the United States. The company provides a range of residential lawn care services, including fertilization, weed control, aeration, seeding, disease treatment, grub control, perimeter pest control, and tree and shrub care. ExperiGreen's local lawn care experts offer custom lawn care solutions for both residential and commercial customers. The company also provides mosquito control, soil amendment, lawn disease diagnosis, and treatment services. With over 200 years of combined lawn care experience, ExperiGreen's lawn care experts can design a personalized lawn care program to fit customers' needs.

InterVision Systems LLC engages in the provision of technology solutions. It offers infrastructure solutions and consulting services on technology implementation for enterprise, technical computing, and information technology infrastructure clients. The firm offers services to the manufacturing, technology, financial services, retail, and health care industries. The company was founded by Jeff Kaiser and Jason Gress in 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

American Auto Auction Group LLC is a holding company, which engages in the provision of bidding services. It facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers at its internet-enabled physical and private label remote sales. The company was founded by Keith Lelux in 2010 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

O2 Investment Partners LLC (O2 Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Hansen Jay J. The firm is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Southern Staircase is the leading manufacturer, distributor and installer of high-quality, customized curved and straight staircases and handrail systems used in residential construction. The company’s manufacturing facilities serve large, volume homebuilders and custom builders throughout the Southeastern United States, including Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and North Florida.

Apex Laboratories International, Inc. offers product research and development services. It provides services to the commercial and governmental concerns for chemical, biological and standards testing. The company is headquartered in Delaware.

Part of Charter Next Generation, Inc., Optimum Plastics, Inc. is a manufacturer of plastic products. The company is based in Delaware, OH. Optimum Plastics was acquired by Bloomer Plastics, Inc. on October 20, 2014.

Guest Services, Inc. operates as a hospitality management company. It offers dining services, resorts and hotels, recreational opportunities, retail outlets, special events, condominium management and fresh produce distribution. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Sock & Accessory Brands Global, Inc. designs hosiery and accessories. Its brands include Bearpaw, Boo, Doctor's Choice and Fiddlesticks. The company was founded by Jeff Arnold in 1999 and is headquartered in Advance, NC.

Superior Capital Partners LLC (Superior Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

Sciens Building Solutions LLC engages in fire detection and security services. It offers the design, installation and provision of maintenance services for fire detection and clean agent fire suppression systems in commercial, institutional, and government facilities. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, Inc. operates as a construction contractor. It offers maintenance and construction services for new and existing parking lots, roads, streets and highways associated with government/municipal agencies, commercial/retail, residential communities, educational and industrial markets. The company was founded by Doug DeClusin in 1979 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Jensen Hughes, Inc. engages in the provision of safety and security consulting engineering services. It offers fire and building safety; risk and hazards; emergency management; forensics; training; security; and software for fire protection, hazardous materials management, and life safety. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Valentus Specialty Chemicals, Inc. provides coating technologies. It exports chemicals throughout the North America. The firm’s brands include PloPlaz, Absco Sports, Absco, Sampson and Polycare. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in North Brunswick, NJ.

High Street Insurance Partners, Inc. engages in the provision of insurance brokerage solutions. It offers business insurance and risk management; employee benefits and human capital management; financial and retirement services; and personal insurance. The company was founded by Scott M. Wick and Randall K. Koch in 2018 and is headquartered in Traverse City, MI.

Maranon Capital LP (Maranon Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Tom Gregory and Ian Larkin. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Main Street Capital Partners LLC(Main Street Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by Vincent Foster. The firm is headquartered at Houston, Texas.

The Municipal Employees' Retirement System (MERS) of Michigan is a State-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The firm was founded by the Michigan Legislature in 1945, and by 1996, they were granted independence from the state. MERS administers the retirement plans for Michigan's local units of government on a not-for-profit basis.

Founded in 2009, WR Securities LLC is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Wolfe Holdco LLC. They provide securities dealer services, as well as merger and acquisition advisory services. WR Securities also participates as an underwriter or selling group member in public offerings. The firm provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. WR Securities in a member of FINRA.