John E. Pihlblad

Principal Global Investors LLC, dba Principal Asset Management (Principal AM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Principal Global Investors Holding Co. (US) LLC and their ultimate parent is Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Principal AM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors and individuals on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Founded in 1984, Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management is a registered investment advisor located in San Diego, California. The firm is a subsidiary of Allianz of America, Inc., and their ultimate parent is Allianz AG (NYSE: AZ). Nicholas-Applegate manages assets for individual and institutional investors including corporate and government retirement plans, foundations, endowments and mutual fund families.

GlobeFlex Capital LP (GlobeFlex) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm was co-founded by Robert J. Anslow, Jr. and Marina L. Marrelli in 1994. GlobeFlex provides investment advisory services primarily to institutions (such as pension plans, foundations, corporations, and family office entities). They also manage private funds and act as sub-adviser to certain outside pooled investment vehicles.