George H. Kirby

Jennison Associates LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager which was founded in 1969 by Spiros Segalas and six colleagues. The firm was acquired by The Prudential Insurance Company of America (PICA) in 1985. They are a subsidiary of PGIM, Inc., ultimately held by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). Headquartered in New York City, Jennison Associates provides portfolio management services to corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, municipalities and other governmental entities, trusts, registered mutual funds and their investment managers and other financial institutions, individuals (primarily through wrap fee programs), collective and common trusts, private funds, insurance companies, sovereign funds, foreign funds such as UCITs and SICAVs, and other US and international institutions.

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.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Founded in 2001, American Capital Partners LLC (ACP) is a broker/dealer located in Hauppauge, New York. The firm has affiliated offices in New York City, Baldwin, New York, East Meadow, New York, Fairfield, Connecticut, Farmingdale, New York, Huntington, New York, Medford, New York and Scottsdale, Arizona. ACP serves the needs of experienced investors and traders who are willing and able to incur higher degrees of risk. They generally recommend securities listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ but they may also recommend other investments such as mutual funds and short sale and/or options strategies. ACP provides independent research. They are generalists that are opportunistic and employ a long/short investment philosophy. On the long side, ACP utilizes bottom-up, fundamental research to identify undervalued and under-followed companies without regard for market-cap or sector. In general, the firm does not invest in biotechnology or biopharmaceuticals. When recommending a long position, ACP looks for companies with low p/e, low price/cash flow, low price/book value and strong balance sheets, which generate cash and are profitable or will generate profit in the near term. On the short side, they position portfolios in order to hedge against economic or market downturns. In this instance, ACP looks for companies with high p/e or cash flow multiples, deteriorating business model or franchise value, poor or weakening cash flow and earnings and/or a change that undermines the business model.

Instinet LLC is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm is the equities execution services arm of the Nomura Group. The firm was founded in 1969 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Instinet Holdings, Inc., which is ultimately owned by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604) in Japan. Instinet offers the institutional investment community a suite of tailorable solutions, which includes market insights and commentary, full-service trading desks, advanced algorithmic trading strategies, access to unique and specialized liquidity via their array of crossing pools, and a set of workflow solutions.

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.

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.

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.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain provides expertise and support to its member pharmacists. The private company is based in Great Britain. Alex MacKinnon has been the CEO of the British company since 2010.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Providence Equity Partners LLC (Providence Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Glenn Creamer and Jonathan M. Nelson. The firm is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

Bertram Capital Management LLC (Bertram Capital Mgmt) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Jeff Drazan. The firm is headquartered in Foster City, California.

Part of Citigroup, Inc., Citigroup Capital Markets, Inc. provides financial advisory services. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Connecticut Bar Association, Inc. provides legal services. The private company is based in Connecticut.

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).

United Way of Long Island develops programs for education, income/financial stability and health. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Deer Park, NY.

Riveria Investment Group LLC (Riveria Investment Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Beach Point Capital Management LP (Beach Point) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded in 2009 by Carl Goldsmith and Scott Klein, through a management buyback of the alternative high yield business of Post Advisory Group LLC. Beach Point offers specialized funds and customized managed accounts designed to meet specific client needs and return objectives. Their clients include public and corporate pension funds and endowments in the US and Europe.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops fraternal leadership relationship programs. The private company is based in Baltimore, MD.

PSG Equity LLC (PSG Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2014. The firm headquartered in Boston, MA.

James Group International, Inc. provides freight transportation services. It also provides supply chain management services. It offers logistics, supply management and e-commerce services to vertcial market industries. The company was founded by John A. James in 1971 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Chatmeter, Inc. provides local brand management platform. It offers competitor monitoring, enterprise capabilities, local listings management, local SEO rank tracking, media tracking, review management, customer feedback, social media management and workflow management. The firm serves automotive, healthcare, hospitality, multi-family, real-estate, restaurant and retail industries. The company was founded by Collin Holmes in August 2009 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Alternatif Finansal Kiralama AS is engaged in equipment leasing and financing services. It also sells second hand machinery after the lease period ends. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.

Capital Club Ltd. owns and operates business and social clubs. It offers dinning, fitness centers, transport, conference rooms and swimming pools. The firm also provides concessional prices for corporate bodies. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP provides forensic, dispute, and other consulting services. It helps clients tackle complex and challenging issues such as mergers and acquisitions, fraud, litigation and reorganizations. The firm advises clients on managing business controversy and disputes, executing deals and maintaining regulatory compliance and investigates activities such as fraud or money laundering, value real estate and other assets, assist with corporate restructurings, consult on litigations, help execute strategic investments for mergers and acquisitions. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.