Ben Shapiro

Founded in 2002, Thomas Weisel Partners Canada, Inc., formerly Westwind Partners, Inc., is an institutional investment bank, investment advisor and broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of Thomas Weisel Partners Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWPG), a San Francisco-based investment banking firm. Their ultimate parent is Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). Thomas Weisel Partners Canada specializes in the growth sectors of the economy with a particular focus on the consumer, energy, healthcare, Internet, media, telecommunications, metals/mining and technology sectors. They provide equity research on US, Canadian and UK-listed companies, equity trading capabilities and advice to corporations on M&A, financing and restructuring transactions. Thomas Weisel Partners Canada is a member of the CIPF/FCPE and the IIROC.

Klondex Mines ULC is a junior–tier gold and silver mining company, which engages in the mining, exploration, development, and production of mineral resources. It operates through the following segment: Fire Creek; Midas; Hollister; Aurora; True North; and Corporate and Other. The Fire Creek, Midas, Hollister, Aurora, and True North segments include the operations, development, and exploration activities of each respective segment. The Corporate and Other segment comprises of general and administrative costs of the company. The company was founded on August 25, 1971 and is headquartered in Couer d'Alene, ID.

Founded in 1998, K2 & Associates Investment Management, Inc. is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario

Westwind Partners, Inc. is a research and investment banking firm. The firm is privately held by a group of entrepreneurial partners who are experienced and have proven track records. The services that they offer include insightful equity research on Canadian and US companies, equity trading capability, and independent advice to corporations on M&A, financing and restructuring transactions. Westwind is based in Toronto with additional offices in Montreal, Calgary and London. They are a member of the Investment Dealers Association and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

Stifel Nicolaus Canada, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a full-service regional brokerage and investment banking firm that was founded in 1890. Stifel Nicolaus offers institutional investors differentiated, research-driven equity products with a focus on value and service. In addition to the company's comprehensive institutional coverage, the firm also maintains one of the largest retail distribution networks in the U.S. Stifel Nicolaus' Fixed Income Group offers the company’s institutional clients a comprehensive combination of products and services. The company expertise in trading, research and investment banking enables us to partner with the company clients to develop solutions designed to meet their needs. Stifel Nicolaus' research focuses on all market-caps, but the firm has particular expertise in small- and mid-cap research. The company research efforts focus on 45 specialties in 12 sectors including: aerospace, business services, consumer/retail, diversified industrials, education, energy/power, financial institutions, healthcare, Internet, metals/mining, real estate, technology and transportation.

Founded in 2001, Lawrence Asset Management, Inc. is an investment adviser located in Toronto. The firm is a subsidiary of Lawrence & Co., Inc.

Lynwood Capital Management, Inc. is an independent investment manager that specializes in long/short equity strategies. The firm manages the Lynwood Opportunities Fund, an event-driven hedge fund that aims to provide investors with consistent absolute returns. The Canadian company was founded by Benjamin Eric Shapiro.