Robert Henri Charles van Maasdijk

SulphCo, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of an oxidative desulfurization process for crude oil products, crude oils and condensate streams. It is engaged in the business of developing and commercializing its patented and proprietary Sonocracking technology. The Sonocracking technology is based upon the novel use of high power ultrasonics-the application of high energy, high frequency sound waves-in conjunction with catalyst and oxidant regimes to alter the molecular structure of crude oil fractions, crude and natural gas condensates, and crude oil. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA (Investment Management) (Lombard Odier-IM) is the investment management division of Banque Lombard Odier & Cie, a subsidiary of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2002 when Lombard Odier & Cie and Darier Hentsch & Cie. merged. They are headquartered in Geneva with branches and representative offices throughout Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Lombard Odier-IM provides private banking and asset management services to institutions, family-owned businesses and high-net worth individuals. They also provide a range of support services for independent intermediaries.

e-Smart Technologies, Inc. develops and markets ultimate biometric verification systems in Asia and the U.S. It is a leading provider of high technology security systems that can be used to combat fraud and terrorism. The company's products such as the BVS2 and BV-HDS working with the Super Smart Card subsystem enable government agencies and commercial enterprises to continuously verify, certify and manage identification and access of citizens, personnel, customers and any other persons seeking physical or logical access. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mulier Capital Ltd. provides investment and financial services. The private company is based in London, UK.