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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.

Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. manufactures chemicals and paint products. Its products include coatings, adhesives, starch, and synthetic polymer. The company was founded on December 7, 1926 and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Little Engine Ventures (Little Engine Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Daryl Starr. The firm is headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana.

Riverside Partners LLC /New York/ (Riverside Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Bela Szigethy. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices across the globe.

40/86 Advisors, Inc. (40/86) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Formerly known as Conseco Capital Management, Inc., the firm was founded in 1981 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO). 40/86 provides portfolio management services primarily to affiliated and limited unaffiliated insurance companies.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Serco, Inc. provides services and project management support services. It specializes in fleet management, transportation, information technology and business consulting, engineering, human resources, and logistics services. The firm also offers human capital management, systems integration, lifecycle management, and economic cost analysis solutions. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Obviam DFI AG (Obviam) is the private equity subsidiary of Obviam Holding AG in Switzerland. Established in 2005 by Claude Barras as the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) to oversee The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) portfolio of private equity fund participations and direct financial institution investments in developing and transition economies, Obviam was spun-out of SIFEM in 2010. The firm is based in Bern and is the exclusively manages SIFEM and its portfolio, investing on behalf of public, institutional and private investors. Their name, which means 'in the direction of, towards“, in Latin, symbolizes their belief that capital should be used for the overall advancement and betterment of society by nourishing and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. Obviam is committed to responsible investment, specifically integrating Environmental, Social and Governance matters in investment decision-making and ownership practices.

JPMorgan Private Wealth Advisors LLC (JPMPWA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. Formerly known as First Republic Investment Management, Inc., the firm was previously a wholly owned subsidiary of First Republic Bank (OTCMKTS: FRCB) (FRB). In May 2023, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) (JPM) acquired the substantial majority of assets and assumed the deposits and certain other liabilities of FRB. Following the acquisition, the firm became a wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of JPM. JPMPWA provides full-service personalized wealth management solutions for individuals, trusts, families, foundations, endowments, pensions, defined contribution plans, profit-sharing plans, banks, for-profit and not-for-profit institutions and other business entities.

California Water Service Co. engages in the provision of water supply and irrigation system services. It deals with providing regulated and non-regulated utility services to communities. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Part of AllianceBernstein Holding LP, Bernstein Global Wealth Management provides financial advice to ultra high net worth investors. The American company's top tier investment research underpins the investment strategies they offer to their clients. With innovative research, modeling and investment solutions, Bernstein Global Wealth Management helps clients achieve what others think is impossible.

BonBillo Inc (BonBillo) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Suraj Kripalani and Dan Thiffault. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

CKS Holding LLC manufactures crop protection chemicals. The firm also manufactures and supplies animal feeds, agricultural chemicals, fence supplies & materials and seeds. Its services include crop planning, scouting, consulting, chemical recommendations, soil sampling, nitrogen testing and record keeping. The company is headquartered in Creston, IA.

EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. develops natural orifice surgical products and procedures to advance the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The firm offers EsophyX device and StomaphyX device. The company was founded by Stefan J. M. Kraemer, Clifton A. Alferness, Scott Jordan Wolf, James W. Fitzsimmons and John M. Adams in 2003 and is headquartered in Redmond City, WA.

ightLine Partners LLC (SightLine Partners) is an independent venture capital and private equity firm founded in 1992 by Buzz Benson and Maureen Harder. The firm is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.

AssetMark, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Concord, California. The firm was founded in 1985 as Genworth Financial Asset Management. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Huatai International Investment Holdings Ltd. in Hong Kong. AssetMark provides various investment supervisory services to registered investment companies and a variety of clients, which include but not limited to individuals, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, partnerships, trusts, insurance companies and other investment managers.

Capstone Publishers Inc. publishes children's books, digital solutions, and services. It offers children’s and young adult books both in print and digital formats including board books, picture books, interactive books, applications, audio, and databases. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in North Mankato, MN.