Joe T. Hayes

Argent Capital Management LLC (Argent) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was founded in 1998 by John Meara and Steven Finerty. Argent manages assets for institutions and high-net-worth individuals.

Bates Sales Co., Inc. manufactures and distributes power transmission products and bearings. Its products include bearings, conveyor, gears, adjustable speed drives, reducers, electric motors, flat belting, chain, vibrators, hose, sprockets, couplings and collars etc. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Olivette, MO.

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.

Konza Valley Capital Inc (KVCI) is a private equity firm founded in 1977. The firm is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.

Detroit Tool Metal Products Co. provides metal stampings and fabricated services. It offers metal manufacturing processes that include welding, painting, modular assemblies and tooling. The company was founded by George T. Carr in 1947 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Capital For Business Inc (CFB) is a private equity subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) founded in 1959. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Major Custom Assemblies, Inc. manufactures and distributes electro-mechanical and cable assemblies. It offers custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses, electronic sub systems, automated lead wires, coaxial assemblies, flat ribbon cables, sealed assemblies, over-mold cables, fiber optic assemblies, and flexing tubing assemblies, as well as cable harnesses, power cords, computer cables, mechanical assemblies, and circuit boards. The firm also distributes connectors, wire, cable, and related accessories. The company was founded on November 20, 2001 and is headquartered in Bridgeton, MO.