C. Tyler Barger

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.

Van Eck Associates Corp. (VanEck) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund management firm founded in 1955 by John van Eck to manage an international equity fund. In 1968, the firm began offering investments in gold shares and other hard assets. Headquartered in New York City, VanEck provides investment advisory services to registered investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles.

Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC engages in the operation of a global contract research organization, which provides drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. It offers adaptive trial design, bio analytical lab, bio similar development, biostatistics, GMP lab, clinical supplies, trial monitoring, CMC regulatory, data management, dental pain clinic, real-world outcomes, site intelligence and activation, central lab, global regulatory affairs, IRT systems, late stage research, medical communications, device and diagnostics, medical writing, nonclinical development and regulatory consulting and intelligence, regulatory development, innovation and vaccine sciences. The company was founded by Fredric N. Eshelman in 1985 and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

Lazard Freres & Co. LLC provides corporate advisory, capital market, and asset management services. The company was founded on April 13, 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans.

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.

Adage Capital Management LP (Adage) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Phil Gross and Robert Atchinson in 2001 and is owned by Adage Capital Partners GP LLC. Adage provides investment advisory services to its sole client, Adage Capital Partners LP (ACP), a private investment fund. The firm does not manage any separate accounts.

Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

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).

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.

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.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

Pioneer Fund/NY/ is a venture capital firm founded by Jason Gray. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Leerink Partners LLC is a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Jeffrey Leerink in 1995 and formerly known as SVB Securities LLC. They rebranded as Leerink Partners in 2023. The firm is a subsidiary of SVB Securities LLC. Leerink Partners provides institutional sales, equity research, institutional trading, and corporate finance and asset management services to the healthcare and technology industries. They offer superior execution capabilities in common stock, convertibles and derivatives with a singular focus on healthcare and a knowledge-led approach.

Glosslab LLC is a hygiene-first, membership-based nail studio operator founded by Rachel Apfel Glass in 2018. The company is based in New York, NY. The company has locations in NY, NJ, CT, MD, TX, and FL. Glosslab's mission is to modernize the nail studio experience with its hygiene-first, membership-based concept. The company focuses on three key pillars, including hygiene, efficiency, and membership. Glosslab prides itself on being totally water-free, with strict measures in place to ensure hygiene. The studio features technology-enhanced services and performance-based products, including long-lasting vegan polish, gel, and non-toxic polishes. Glosslab also offers a line of self-care must-haves, including proprietary polishes, at-home mani and pedi kits, nail treatments, hand creams, and foot creams. The CEO of the company is Rachel Glass.

The Lab Capital Advisors LLC (The Lab Capital Advisors) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Andy Stenzler, M J Bas and Speight Wilton. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Veritas Capital Fund Management LLC (Veritas Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by Robert McKeon and Ramzi Musallam. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Mighty Group, Inc. provides legal services for financing issues. It offers cash advances to plaintiffs in personal injury cases. The company was founded by Joshua Schwadron, Dylan Beynon and Lunar Le and is headquartered in New York city, NY.

U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. provides practice management services to anesthesiologists. The firm offers chronic pain management, monthly operating reports, billing and claims processing, human resources services, legal and regulatory compliance, credentialing, physician support, collaboration tools, and scheduling and resource planning. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Founded in 1992, BC Partners, Inc. is a private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BC Partners Ltd., a London-based private equity firm.

Silver Point Capital LP is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. It was founded in 2002 by Edward Mule and Robert O'Shea. The firm serves as the management company with discretionary trading authority to private pooled investment vehicles. Their flagship funds include: Silver Point Capital Fund, L.P. (the Domestic Flagship Fund), Silver Point Capital Offshore Fund, Ltd. (the Offshore Flagship Fund) and Silver Point Capital Offshore Master Fund, L.P. (the Master Flagship Fund).

Outside, Inc. engages in the creation and publication of active lifestyle contents. Its brands include Yoga Journal, SKI, BACKPACKER, VeloNews, Climbing, Women’s Running, Triathlete, Better Nutrition, Clean Eating, and Fly Fishing Film Tour. The company was founded by Felix Magowan, Greg Thomas, and Steve Maxwell in October 2017 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Jazz Venture Partners LLC (Jazz Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Adam Gazzaley, Andrew Firlik, John Spinale, and Zack Lynch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

OUP Management Co. LLC (Osage Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Robert Adelson and Louis Berneman. The firm is headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

XFactor Ventures (XFactor Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Exeter Venture Management Company LLC founded in 2017 by Anna B. Palmer and Chip M. Hazard. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. designs, manufactures and services of military and commercial helicopters. It offers light turbine, piston helicopters, fixed-wing and twin turboprop aircraft and spare parts. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Stratford, CT.

Ascendant Capital Partners LP is a real estate firm founded in 2019 by Gary E. Shugrue, Alexander Halpern and Russell Lewis Gimelstob. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.