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McKinley Capital Management LLC (McKinley Capital) is a SEC-registered investment headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. The firm was founded by Robert “Bob” Gillam in 1990 and is wholly-owned by McKinley Management, Inc. McKinley Capital provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to institutional, individual and high-net worth investors. They also participate as a sub-advisor in various wrap fee programs and provide emulation or model portfolios to clients. In addition, the firm is the general partner and/or investment advisor to various commingled investment funds such as offshore and onshore limited partnerships and a statutory trust.

Vostok Minerals, Inc. engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The firm holds iinterest in the Beaverdam East gold project in Nova Scotia, Canada. The company was founded on January 20, 1997 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Southport Partners LP provides financial services. It offers investment banking services such as valuations, capital for fund managers, strategic partnerships, private placements of capital, and mergers and acquisitions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Southport, CT.

Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc. (Credit Agricole Securities USA) is a full service broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and formerly known as Calyon Securities USA, Inc. and Credit Lyonnais Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Global Partners, Inc., which is owned by Rue la Boétie SAS’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA) in France. Credit Agricole Securities USA provides investors’ customized solutions to ensure they achieve their execution objectives in the tradition of service excellence and product innovation.

AllianceBernstein LP (AB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). AB provides investment advice to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities.

Northern Trust Investments, Inc. (Investment Management) (NTI-IM) is the asset management division of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., ultimately held by Northern Trust Corp. (NASDAQGS: NTRS), a multi-bank holding company established in 1889. The firm was founded in 1988 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. NTI-IM provides a wide range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individual and institutional clients.

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. (APFC) is a State-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. The firm was founded in 1980 to manage and invest the assets of the Alaska Permanent Fund, a sovereign wealth fund established in 1976 by Alaskans to preserve and convert the State’s non-renewable oil and mineral wealth into a renewable financial resource for all generations of Alaskans. APFC also manages the assets of other funds designated by law, such as the Alaska Mental Health Trust Fund.

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.

CreditSights, Inc. is an independent investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was co-founded by Paul Ciasullo, Reena Mithal, Glenn Reynolds and Peter Petas in 2000. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. CreditSights provides fundamental, in-depth credit research for buy-side decisionmakers, sell-side intermediaries and wealth managers and private banks globally. The firm actively covers more than 5,000 companies in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific representing over 56 countries.

Johnsen Fretty & Co. LLC provides investment bank assisting services. The private company is based in Stamford, CT.

Arbor Capital Management, Inc. (Arbor) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. The firm was founded by Robert Sheldon in 1997. Arbor Capital manages personalized investment portfolios for individuals, corporations, institutions and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers digital asset separate account sub-advisory services to unaffiliated investment advisers through Arbor Digital – a separate division of Arbor.

Macquarie Bank Ltd. operates national Commercial Banks. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Doyon Ltd. engages in the development and exploration natural resources products. It operates in engineering, drilling operations, remote camp services, and security services. It also engages in oil and gas exploration, government contracting and tourism, among others. It was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

Part of Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard OAO, MNP Onshore & Offshore Group provides shipbuilding services. The company is based in Moscow, Russian Federation. The CEOs of the Russian company are Grigory Sergeyevich Menshikh, Dmitriy Anatolyevich Khritin. MNP Onshore & Offshore Group was acquired by Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard OAO from Upravlyajuschaya Kompaniya Sotsinvestgarant ZAO on December 27, 2011 for $96.17 million.

Ryder Scott Co. LP is an oil and gas engineering and geological consulting company based in Houston, TX with subsidiaries in the United States. The private company performs enhanced recovery studies, feasibility reports, fluid injection project designs, horizontal drilling studies, and evaluates oil and gas properties. The company also provides expert witness testimony and technical research & analysis to assist in the preparation of legal cases. Ryder Scott's mission is to provide independent and expert guidance to their clients with the utmost professionalism and integrity, while their vision is to be the preferred oil and gas engineering and geological consultants, known worldwide for quality, reliability, and integrity.

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. provides accountants and financial services. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ.

Gana-A'Yoo Ltd. provides construction services. It offers construction of roads, residential and commercial buildings, bridges and utilities, general construction, catering and housekeeping contracting, professional, custodial and full-service employment services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

K'oyitl'ots'ina Ltd. engages in the provision of real estate services. It offers distribution, maintenance, improving, of land. The firm also owns two subsidiaries KCorp Technology Services, Inc. and Brooks Range Contract Services, Inc. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is an organization dedicated to improving the business environment in Alaska. The organization partners with the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce to host a weekly Business Roundtable Luncheon during the legislative session, where speakers address key issues facing the state and local economies. The non-profit company is based in Juneau, AK. The Chamber represents hundreds of businesses from various regions in Alaska that share a common goal of making the state a viable and competitive place to do business. The Chamber hosts events and advocates for policies that benefit the local and state economies. The Alaska Chamber also supports the Alaska Business Political Action Committee, which provides an opportunity for individuals interested in the future of business to contribute to worthy candidates for the State Legislature, the office of Lieutenant Governor, and the office of Governor.

Commonwealth North engages in educate Alaskans on significant public policy issues and assist in identifying effective solutions. The company was founded by Governors Bill Egan and Walter Hickel in 1979 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

University of Alaska System operates as a holding company with interests in providing educational and research institution that offers academic programs, degrees, and certificates in the arts and sciences. The firm consists of three main universities, each with several satellite campuses in smaller communities. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is a non-profit organization that provides regional interstate compact higher educational services. The private company is based in Boulder, CO.

Old Harbor Native Corp. operates as a holding company. It operates a harbor for fishing fleet and the modern amenities of water, sewer, electricity, internet and satellite services. The firm also maintains a balanced portfolio of investments in the securities market and owns commercial property in Anchorage and Kodiak. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Alaska Aerospace Corp. provides aerospace safety support services. It provides access to space, through its spaceport for commercial and government interests. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Doyon Oil Field Services, Inc. provides security guards & patrol services. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

Earthshot Ventures (Earthshot Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Dawn Lippert. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Twister Creek, Inc., also known as Denali Brewing Company, is a brewery located in Alaska that produces a variety of beers such as Twister Creek IPA, Mother Ale, and Single Engine Red. In addition to their brewery, they also have Denali Spirits, Alaska Ciderworks, Alaska Meadery, and Denali Brewpub. The American company was founded in 2008 by Ty Anthony Schommer.