Eric Hoffman

Barings LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1940, the firm is direct subsidiary of MM Asset Management Holding LLC and their ultimate parent is Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual). MassMutual?s affiliated companies include financial services companies that provide investment management services and individual protection insurance to clients worldwide. Barings provides a broad range of investment advisory and management services to institutional clients, registered investment companies, and other pooled investment vehicles.

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. provides financial life insurance services. It offers annuities, disability income insurance, investments, long term care and wealth management, and retirement plans. The company was founded on May 15, 1851 and is headquartered in Springfield, MA.

Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

HealthMarkets, Inc. provides health and life insurance services to individuals, families and small businesses. Its products include health plans and supplemental plans. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in North Richland Hills, TX.

Scottish Re Group Ltd. engages in the reinsurance of life insurance, annuities, and annuity-type products. Its products are written by life insurance companies and other financial institutions. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

ZF Automotive US, Inc. supplies automotive systems, modules and components to automotive original equipment manufacturers and related aftermarkets. Its products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist, braking, steering, suspension, occupant safety systems, electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in East Lansing, MI.

Telarix, Inc. engages in the provision of interconnect business optimization solutions and services. The company offers iXLink, which enables carriers, resellers, and emerging market providers to automate wholesale interconnect purchase processes. It also provides iXTools, which offers carriers visibility and control of interconnect traffic. The company was founded by Hormoz Hekmat, Shawn Zargham, and Amir Yazdanpanah in 1996 and is headquartered in Vienna, VA.

EdgeConneX, Inc. provides edge infrastructure solutions to providers and distributors of Internet content. It offers space, power and connectivity to deliver digital content. It offers Edge Data Center, Edge Pop, Edge wireless, Edge Cloud connect, and Edge Landing Station. The firm serves network operators, content provides, wireless carriers, and cloud services. The company was founded by Randy Brouckman and Edmund Wilson in 2009 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Blackstone Corporate Private Equity (Blackstone Corporate) is a private equity division of The Blackstone Group Inc founded in 1985 by Stephen Allen Schwarzman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Microban International Ltd. provides built-in antimicrobial product protection and antifungal solutions. The firm serves consumer, industrial and medical product to avoid the growth of microbes, such as bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause stains, odors and deterioration of a product. It has locations in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Huntersville, NC.

Picis Clinical Solutions, Inc. provides healthcare technology solutions. It offers perioperative solutions that include Picis anesthesia, a completely integrated anesthesia information management system; Picis perioperative analytics and reporting solutions; and end-to-end software solutions that help to transform surgical services into a business structure that supports the hospital in reaching its financial, operational, and quality performance goals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Wakefield, MA.

Noble Systems Corp. provides contact center technology solutions. Its products include predictive dialing, inbound, call management, agent, management desktop, digital recording, IVR, messaging, speech analytics, workforce management, email and web, IP and VoIP, compliance, security, cloud enterprise solutions, TouchStar SMB Solutions and CCS Solution. The firm offers solutions that include collections, telemarketing, telesales, lead generation, appointment setting, fundraising, customer service, market research and quality assurance. The company was founded by James K. Noble, Jr. in 1989 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Best Doctors, Inc. provides medical consultation services and insurance programs. Its services include InterConsultation medical reviews, Ask the Expert advisory services, Find a Best Doctor physician search assistance, and Explore My Options treatment decision support. The company was founded by Kenneth H. Falchuk and Jose Alberto Halperin in 1989 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA.

Canopius AG engages in investment in companies that specialize in the insurance and reinsurance business. It focuses on marine, energy, and engineering, as well as property, specialty, and special risk. The company was founded in December 2003 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

BarrierSafe Solutions International, Inc. manufactures and markets disposable gloves and safety products. Its brands include Microflex and Onguard. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, IL.

Durcon Laboratory Tops, Inc. designs and manufactures work surface, sink, and accessory systems and products. Its products include resin work surfaces, solid phenolic compact, resin dropin and undermount sinks, outlets and overflows, pegboards, drip trays, troughs, and solvent storage cabinets. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Taylor, TX.

Scivantage, Inc. provides web-based software solutions for the financial services industry. The firm's products include scivantage professional, investor, and maxit. Its services encompass implementation, consulting, custom solutions, and staff augmentation. The company was founded by Adnane Charchour in 2000 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

Brown Brothers Harriman Capital Partners (BBH Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (Alternative Investments Group) founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Vyve Broadband LLC engages in the provision of broadband internet services. It offers an extensive range of broadband, fiber connectivity, cable television and voice services for commercial and residential customers. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, NY.

InterEnergy Holdings Ltd. engages in the generation and distribution of electric power, and operation of power distribution assets. It also involves in fuel distribution and logistics businesses. Its portfolio assets include wind, solar, and natural gas-fired power plants. The company was founded by Rolando Gonzalez-Bunster in 2011 and is headquartered in Cayman Islands.

Barings Capital Investment Corp. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Santander Consumer USA, Inc. provides automobile financing services. It offers auto lead and lending programs on direct and indirect platforms. The company was founded by Thomas G. Dundon in 1995 and is headquartered in Forth Worth, TX.

Aktua Soluciones Financieras SL engages in the provision of loans, real estate, and financial advisory services. It offers solutions for loss mitigation, corporate governance, and business continuity planning. The company was founded on January 30, 2007 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Centerbridge Partners LP(Centerbridge Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Jeffrey Harold Aronson and Timothy Gallogly. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Wink Parent, Inc. provides health insurance. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fairstone Bank of Canada operates online stores. The company is headquartered in Orangeville, Canada.

Title Resources Guaranty Co. provides resources and training tools for title agents, including tips, videos, webinars, and title trends. The company is based in Dallas, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is licensed in 38 states and support title agents and their clients. Title Resources Guaranty evaluates transactions to meet their customer's needs, with expertise and close ties to the real estate industry. The company offers continuing education videos, webinars, and title trends and calculators to agents. The company was founded in 1984, and Scott McCall has been the CEO of the company since 2009. Title Resources Guaranty was acquired by Centerbridge Partners LP from Anywhere Real Estate, Inc. on March 29, 2022 for $210 million.