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Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Delaware Management Business Trust. They are a subsidiary of Delaware Investment Management Co. LLC, ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG) in Australia. MIMBT advises a variety of institutional clients. The firm also provides investment services to certain affiliates and acts as a sub-advisor to unaffiliated sponsors and investment products.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. (SCUSA) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Scotia Holdings (USA) LLC, which is owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS; TSE: BNS) in Canada. They provide debt research coverage on US investment grade and high yield debt markets. SCUSA focuses on 6 industries which includes automotive, financial services, healthcare, media and communications, REGAL - real estate/gaming and leisure and technology. They also focus on 4 main global sectors such as power, mining, infrastructure and oil & gas/energy.

BRZ Investimentos Ltda. is the asset management subsidiary of Weigl Participações SA in Brazil, itself a subsidiary of GP Investments Ltd. (BVMF: GPIV33), a firm based in the Bermuda Islands and listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and traded on the EuroMTF market. The firm was incubated at GP Investimentos in 1998 and formerly known as GP Administração de Recursos. They became BRZ Investimentos in 2007. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, BRZ Investimentos is a multi-product, customer-focused firm which performs in-house research, strict risk control and mainly offers credit and private equity funds strategies.

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.

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.

Opportunity Asset Adm de Recursos de Terceiros Ltda. (Opportunity) is the asset management subsidiary of Banco Opportunity de Investimento SA in Brazil. The firm was founded in 1994 by Daniel Dantas, Veronica Dantas and Dorio Ferman. Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Opportunity manages a range of funds for individual and institutional investors.

Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics.

UBS AG (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of UBS AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1998 and provides nimble, innovative and bespoke access to solutions, from market and insight tools, to trading strategies and execution for private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. They distribute, trade, finance and clear cash equity and equity-linked products. The firm also structures, originates and distributes new equity and equity-linked issues.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

Part of Banco Bradesco SA, Bradesco-Kirton Corretora de Câmbio SA provides brokerage services. The company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. Roberto Medeiros Paula has been the CEO of the Brazilian company since 2012.

Part of Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Corretora de Valores Mobiliarios SA is a Brazilian company that offers specialized investment solutions to help clients achieve their investment goals. The company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. The company also provides processes and services to protect clients from cyber threats and online fraud. The company was founded in 2001. Alessandro Zema has been the CEO of the company since 2008.

Credit Suisse (Brasil) SA CTVM (Credit Suisse Brazil) is the Brazilian broker/dealer subsidiary of Banco de Investimentos Credit Suisse (Brasil) SA, itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was formerly known as Banco de Investimentos Credit Suisse (Brazil). Headquartered in Sao Paulo, Credit Suisse Brazil operates with brokerage and treasury operations, Fixed Income operations (credit and debt restructuring), issuance of shares and bonds, IPO and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Pictet Asset Management SA (Pictet AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, ultimately held by Banque Pictet & Cie in Switzerland. Established in 1967, the firm is headquartered in Geneva with investment management centers in Zurich, London, Singapore and Tokyo. They also have marketing client service centers in major cities worldwide. Pictet AM manages a range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi asset products. They provide specialist investment services through segregated accounts and investment funds to some of the world’s largest pension funds, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, intermediaries and their clients. Pictet AM is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

Santander Brasil Asset Management DTVM SA (SAM Brasil) is the Brazil-based investment management subsidiary of SAM Brasil Participacoes SA, itself a subsidiary of Santander Asset Management Holdings Ltd. in Great Britain. Formerly known as Santander Banespa Asset Management, the firm was founded in 1968 and is located in São Paulo, where they provide mutual fund and discretionary portfolio management for institutions, pension funds, corporations and private investors. In 2009 the firm absorbed the activities of Banco Real Asset Management. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment which integrates ESG factors into their investment processes.

Bradesco SA CTVM is the securities brokerage subsidiary of Banco Bradesco BBI SA, itself owned by Banco Bradesco SA (BVMF: BBDC4) in Brazil. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, the firm provides full spectrum of brokerage services specifically tailored for both retail and institutional investors.

Citibanamex Casa de Bolsa SA de CV (Broker) (Citibanamex) is the stockbroker division of Citibanamex Casa de Bolsa SA de CV, a banking firm headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. They are ultimately owned by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. Citibanamex provides brokerage services in the Mexican Stock Market.

Itaú Corretora de Valores SA is a brokerage company based in São Paulo, Brazil. Part of Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, Itaú Corretora de Valores SA provides brokerage services. The Brazilian company was founded in 1965 and Leonard Bruno Linnet has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Part of Bank of America Corp., Merrill Lynch SA CVTM is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. The Brazilian company was founded in 1998. Eduardo Alcalay has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

AZ Quest Investimentos Ltda. (AZ Quest) is the Brazilian asset management subsidiary of AZ Brasil Holdings Ltda., ultimately held by Azimut Holding SpA (BIT: AZM, ADR: AZIHY) in Italy. The firm was founded by Luiz Carlos Mendonça de Barros in 2001. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, AZ Quest offers investors a diversified platform of high quality products in Equities, Macro, Private Credit and Arbitrage strategies.

Perfin Administração de Recursos Ltda. (Perfin) is the asset management subsidiary of Infinity Participacoes Em Novos Negocios Ltda. in Brazil. The firm was founded in 2007 by Ralph Gustavo Rosenberg and Luís de Oliveira Perego. Headquartered in São Paulo, Perfin specializes in equity fund management for individual and institutional investors. To align investments, the partners invest in the same vehicles as clients.

Oceana Investimentos ACVM Ltda. (Oceana) is an independent Brazilian asset management firm which was founded by Leonardo Messer, Rodrigo Santos, Marcello Ganem and Alexandre Rezende in 2008. Headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, the firm manages funds for individual and institutional investors. Oceana is a socially responsible investor which partners with the Viva Rio Project, a non-profit organization which works to create safe and healthy communities in vulnerable territories.

Guide Investimentos SA Corretora de Valores is the Brazil-based broker/dealer subsidiary of Midas Financial Holding (Brasil) Ltda., ultimately owned by Fosun International Holdings Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, the firm was founded in 1967 and provides brokerage services to various investors.

BW Gestão de Investimentos Ltda. (BWGI) is the alternative investment management subsidiary of Brasil Warrant Administração de Bens e Empresas SA in Brazil. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, BWGI was founded in 1998 and manages various funds for individual and institutional investors.

Vinci Equities Gestora de Recursos Ltda. (Vinci Equities) is the asset management subsidiary of Vinci Partners Investimentos Ltda., which is owned by Vinci Partners Investments Ltd. (NASDAQ: VINP) in Brazil. Headquartered in Sao Paulo, the firm was founded in 2009 through a partnership with Brazilian asset manager GAS Investimentos. Vinci Equities specializes in equities strategies with an emphasis on value stocks. They manage portfolios for a range of clients including private banks, pension funds, fund of funds and third party distributors.

Banco J. Safra SA (BJS) is the wealth management subsidiary of Banco Safra SA and their ultimate parent is Grupo Safra SA. BJS provides a private banking and wealth management services for high-net worth, institutional and individual clients. The firm is headquartered in Sao Paulo and was founded in 1998.

UBS Brasil CCTVM SA is the Brazil-based broker/dealer subsidiary of UBS Brasil Participações S, ultimately owned by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG). Headquartered in Sao Paulo, the firm was founded in 1999 and provides broking services to corporate and institutional clients.

Burger King do Brasil Assessoria a Restaurantes Ltda. operates as a holding company. It engages in financial investment and shareholding activities. Its interests focus on the fast food chain industry, particularly Burger King restaurants in Brazil. The company was founded on January 15, 2004 and is headquartered in Barueri, Brazil.

Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo Corretora de Valores SA (CSHG) is a real estate manager headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The firm was founded in 1972 and is a direct subsidiary of Banco de Investimentos Credit Suisse (Brasil) SA, which is ultimately held by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN, NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. CSHG manages real estate funds for individuals and institutional investors.

Infinity Asset Management Administração de Recursos Ltda. (Infinity Asset Management) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The firm was founded in by David J. Gil Fernandez 1999, initially focused on providing brokerage services for BM&F, Bovespa and the public and private securities market. Infinity Asset Management has focused on fund management activities since 2003, thus ending brokerage activities. The firm offers management and allocation in open and exclusive investment funds for individual and institutional clients.

BRL Trust DTVM SA (Private Equity) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of BRL Trust Serviços Fiduciários e Participações Ltda. founded in 2011. BRL Trust DTVM SA (Private Equity) is headquartered in Sao Paulo.

Vista Capital Gestora de Recursos Ltda. is an investment management company based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Vista Capital offers various investment strategies, including long biased view, macro research, and multi-strategy view, in Brazilian and international markets. The Brazilian company has grown from managing $30 million to over $6 billion in assets under management, thanks to consistent performance, strict risk controls, and a focus on retaining the best human capital. Vista Capital does not sell or distribute quotas of investment funds or any other financial assets, and past profitability does not guarantee future profitability. The private company was founded in 2014 by João Landau, Luis Felipe Aleixo Lutosa Clark Magon, João Eduardo Lopes, and has Luiz Guilherme Gama as the CEO since 2015.

VELT Partners Investimentos Ltda (VELT Partners) is an independent hedge fund management firm headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. VELT Partners was founded in 2016 to offer the Velt Partners Fund for high net worth investors.

BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients.

Garde Asset Management Gestão de Recursos Ltda. is a multi-strategy independent resource management company based in São Paulo, Brazil. Garde Asset Management specializes in managing social security funds and offers a diversified basis of partners, institutional clients, and investors. The company's management is based on the concept of multi-strategy, with members specialized in each investment segment, acting in the Brazilian and international interests of interest, currencies, actions, and commodities, combining traditional management and systematic management. Part of GCP Holding Ltda., Garde Asset Management is a fiduciary company that offers fixed income, multimarket, and stock investment funds. The company was founded in 2013, and Marcelo Giufrida has been the CEO of the company since then.

Miles Capital Ltda. is an independent asset management firm headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. The firm was co-founded by Fabiano Custodio and Albert Munck in 2015. Miles Capital manages assets of individual and institutional clients.

Dahlia Capital Gestão de Recursos Ltda. The Brazilian company provides investment advice to its clients. is a Brazilian company that was founded in 2008 and has subsidiaries in Brazil.

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).

Part of Ace Capital Partners Participações Ltda., Ace Capital Grou Gestora de Recursos Ltda. The company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. is a Brazilian company that provides investment advice. Ace Capital Grou Gestora de Recursos on May 05, 2022. The company was founded in 2015. Ricardo Denadai has been the CEO of the company since 2022. was acquired by ACE Capital Gestora de Recursos Ltda.

Atmosphere Capital Gestão de Recursos Ltda is a Brazilian investment management company based in São Paulo, Brazil. The private company specializes in managing investments in developed markets, with a focus on maximizing risk-adjusted returns through permanent control of volatility and diversification in the team's expertise sectors. The company was founded in 2017 by Paschoal Paione and Felipe Mattar, with Felipe Mattar serving as the CEO since then.