Kelly Pease

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.

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

Radio Systems Corp. engages in the manufacture of electronic pet training products. Its brands include Petsafe, Invisible Fence, and SportDog. The company was founded by Randy Boyd in 1991 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

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.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

KSA Capital Advisors, Inc. provides investment banking services. Its services include mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and financing solutions, valuations and fairness opinions, general financial advisory, brand licensing, and special situations advisory. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

CorePower Yoga LLC engages in the operation of yoga fitness studios. It offers different styles of yoga classes such as CorePower Yoga, Hot Yoga, Hot Power Fusion, Yoga Sculpt, and CoreRestore. It also offers online yoga classes. The company was founded by Trevor Tice in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Founded by Dana Telsey in 2008, Telsey Advisory Group LLC (TAG) is an independent equity research and consulting firm focused on the consumer sector, including retail and apparel companies and restaurants. They provide hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity firms and private and public consumer companies the detailed analysis and market context that is necessary to make strategic and investment decisions. TAG covers both US-based and international companies across the consumer landscape, including apparel manufacturers, children and teen retailers, consumer electronics, department stores, discounters, home furnishings, luxury goods, off-price retailers, quick service and specialty restaurants and specialty apparel retailers. Their consulting services include acquisition due diligence, benchmarking, competitive analyses, financial analysis, investor relations functions, market assessments, and valuation.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and they are a subsidiary of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI). Houlihan Lokey Capital provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They also have the ability to serve as underwriter or bookrunner with respect to traditional debt and equity offerings, including leveraged loans and public offerings of debt, equity-linked, and equity securities.

Promontory Financial Group LLC provides strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance consulting services. It specializes in asset-liability management and liquidity planning, capital planning and analysis, consumer protection, credit services, due diligence, examination and enforcement, financial benchmarks, governance and controls, and securities and derivatives. The company was founded by Eugene A. Ludwig in 2001 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.

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.

Sentinel Capital Partners LLC (Sentinel Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by David Lobel, John McCormack, and Frank Richardson. The firm is headquartered in New York.

SSJA Bariatric Management LLC provides administrative support services to bariatric surgery offices. The company was founded by Shawn Garber in 2018 and is headquartered in Roslyn Heights, NY.

New York Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance products and services. It offers life insurance, retirement income, long term care, investments, and premier services. The company was founded on April 12, 1845 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Falconhead Capital LLC (Falconhead Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by David Moross. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Specialty Dental Brands engages in the provision of dental services. It focuses in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Power Stop LLC engages in the manufacture of motor vehicle brake systems. It offers brake pads and rotor kits, caliper kits, disc brake rotors, brake calipers, brake shoes, and sensors wires. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Bedford Park, IL.

Part of Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc., Thrive Pet Healthcare is a leading veterinary service network that delivers a continuum of care to pet families and services to veterinary hospitals. The company is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. Thrive Pet Healthcare offers personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet's life and health, with an industry-first membership program and over 380 acute, primary, and specialty providers. The company, founded by Shawn McVey and Jasen Trautwein in 2003, provides premier benefits for practice staff and elevates privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. Tad Stahel has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Thrive Pet Healthcare was acquired by Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. on June 30, 2022.

Rough Country LLC engages in manufacturing and supply of motor vehicle suspension kits. Its products include suspension lift, leveling lift, body lift, and lowering kits; lighting and accessories; exterior, interior, and performance parts; shocks and struts; tires; wheels; steps and running boards; winches and accessories; armor and skid plates; bumpers and tire carriers; drivetrain; steering; suspension components; jeep accessories; tops; and apparel. The company was founded by John Michael Heckethorn and William Patrick Heckethorn in 1986 and is headquartered in Dyersburg, TN.