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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.

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.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Catterton Management Co. LLC (L Catterton) is a private equity subsidiary of L Catterton Management Ltd. founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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.

Lightspeed Management Co. LLC (Lightspeed Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1971. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. It was formerly known as Weiss, Peck & Greer Venture Partners.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

48forty Solutions LLC engages in the provision of pallet management services. Its products and services include pallet supply and retrieval, new and custom pallets, retail and onsite services, and recycled pallets. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Victoria Fine Foods LLC markets specialty Italian food products. It offers a variety of premium pasta and specialty sauces, savory condiments, and tasty gourmet spreads. Its products include tomato basil, marinara, fradiavolo, vodka sauce, organic, vegan, white linen gina rispoli, and other Italian delicacies. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

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.

Agri-Carriers Group, Inc. provides liquid transportation services. Its services include bulk food grade, dedicated contract, food grade tank wash and refrigerated transportation. The company was founded in December 2009 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, IL.

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.

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.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Systems LLC manufactures loading dock equipment. It offers dock levelers, truck restraints, and specialty dock equipment. Its brands include Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire. The company was founded by George McGuire in 1961 and is headquartered in Germantown, WI.

BTIG LLC is an institutional brokerage and fund services firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 2002 through the merger of Baypoint Trading LLC and Bass Trading LLC. They are a subsidiary of Condor Trading LP. BTIG offers institutional and corporate clients with personalized multi-asset class execution, expertise and insights worldwide across equities, equity derivatives, ETFs, fixed income, futures, commodities, foreign exchange, interest rates, credit, and convertible and preferred securities. The firm’s core capabilities include global sales, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, transition management, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more.

MBA Fund /Venture Capital/ (MBA Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Hansae Catlett, Josh Hoffman-Senn, Hiro Tien and Sieva Kozinsky. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tusk Ventures Management LLC (Tusk Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Bradley Tusk and Jordan Nof. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Henry Ford Health System, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. It offers services in the areas of addiction treatment, allergy and immunology, anesthesiology, autism and developmental disabilities, bariatric surgery center, behavioral health, cancer, center for integrative medicine, colon and rectal surgery, dermatology, diabetes, emergency, family medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, genetics, heart and vascular, brain tumor, hospital medicine, infectious diseases, internal medicine and endocrinology, and bone mineral disorders. The company was founded by Henry Ford in 1915 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

IPM Growth is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Infrapartners Management LLP founded in 2014 by Marian Bocek. IPM Growth is headquartered in London.