Richard C. Herbst

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.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Waterfall Asset Management LLC (Waterfall) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and global alternative investment manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was co-founded by Tom Capasse and Jack Ross in 2005. Waterfall provides investment advice to private investment funds and other clients, which are generally insurance companies, state, municipal or corporate pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, or other institutional investors.

Clayton Holdings, Inc. provides risk analysis, loss mitigation and operational solutions to the mortgage industry. Its services encompass analytics, residential and commercial loan due diligence, consulting, credit risk management and surveillance, independent pricing, specialized loan servicing and staffing solutions. The company was founded by Steven L. Cohen in 1989 and it is headquartered Tampa, FL.

UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Westmoreland Mining LLC is a private company that has been a cornerstone of the energy generation sector for over 150 years. The company is based in Lone Tree, CO. The company has a track record of innovation and service, and a zero-harm commitment to worker safety. Westmoreland has energized and supported communities and businesses since the start of modern times. The company operates several mines in Alberta and Saskatchewan, including the Coal Valley Mine, Poplar River Mine, and Sheerness Mine. These mines supply thermal coal for export and generate electricity for power corporations. Westmoreland's existing operations provide a robust and reliable platform for the company's business goals, despite significant changes taking place in the minerals and energy sector due to economic disruption, geo-political tensions, changes to supply and demand fundamentals, among others. The CEO of the company is Martin David Purvis.

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.

Société Générale SA (Spain) (Société Générale Spain) is the Spanish broker/dealer division of Société Générale SA (EPA: GLE) in France. Headquartered in Madrid, Société Générale Spain provides brokerage services to financial and corporate entities.

Part of Ally Financial, Inc., GMAC ResCap provides capital solutions to businesses. The company is based in Washington, PA. The CEO of the company is Thomas F. Marano.

Part of NewtekOne, Inc., CDS Business Services, Inc. provides receivable financing, billing and collection services. The company is based in West Hempstead, NY. CDS Business Services was acquired by NewtekOne, Inc. on March 21, 2007.

Brevet Capital Management LLC (BCM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brevet Holdings LLC. BCM provides investment advisory services to a variety of alternative investment vehicles, focusing primarily on pooled investment vehicles (Funds) and separately managed accounts (SMAs) for a diverse group of global investors.

Candlewood Investment Group LP (Candlewood) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Rye, New York. The firm was formed founded by Michael Lau and Indra Chandra in 2010 as the result of a spin-off from Credit Suisse Group AG. Candlewood provides investment management services to private pooled investment vehicles (Candlewood Funds) that are offered to investors on a private placement basis.

Arbor Commercial Mortgage LLC provides real estate financing services. It offers fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, senior housing loans, credit facility transactions, and mortgage loan services. The firm was founded by Ivan Kaufman in 1983 and is headquartered in Uniondale, NY.

LLR Management, LP is a private equity firm founded in the year 1999 by Howard Ross, Ira Mark Lubert and Seth Lehr. The firm headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Radian Guaranty, Inc. provides mortgage insurance services. It protects lenders against loan default and enables homebuyers to purchase homes quickly and with smaller down payments. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.