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Barings LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1940, the firm is direct subsidiary of MM Asset Management Holding LLC and their ultimate parent is Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual). MassMutual?s affiliated companies include financial services companies that provide investment management services and individual protection insurance to clients worldwide. Barings provides a broad range of investment advisory and management services to institutional clients, registered investment companies, and other pooled investment vehicles.

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.

Hartford Investment Management Co. (HIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1996 by acquiring the business, personnel and corporate name of an affiliate which had been in operation since 1981 and which performed substantially similar services They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG). HIMCO provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and registered and unregistered investment companies. The firm also serves as an investment adviser for its affiliates and provides investment advisory services for vehicles that support the product mix of its affiliates.

SG Americas Securities LLC (SGAS) is the securities broker/dealer subsidiary of SG Americas Securities Holdings LLC, which in turn is owned by Société Générale SA (EPA: GLE) in France. Headquartered in New York City, SGAS offers capital markets and securities services for retail and institutional clients.

Vertos Medical, Inc. develops and markets minimally invasive devices for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. Its product is called mild devices, which conists of mild Tissue Sculpter, mild Portal, mild Trocar and Handle, mild Bone Sculpter Rongeur, mild Portal Stabilizer, mild Depth Guide, and mild Surgical Clamp. The company was founded by David Solsberg and Donald F. Schomer in 2005 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Neuberger Berman BD LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. It is directly owned by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, which is owned by NBSH Acquisition LLC. The firm traces their origin back to the 1939 founding of Neuberger & Berman, its predecessor firm. In 1950, Neuberger Berman became one of the first firms to offer a no-load mutual fund to individual investors. Neuberger Berman BD manages a range of equity, fixed income, private equity and hedge fund strategies on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors worldwide.

Hamlin Capital Management LLC (Hamlin) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Mark Stitzer in 2001. Hamlin provides customized investment advisory services to separately managed accounts, pooled investment vehicles, and the Hamlin High Dividend Equity Fund, an open-end management investment company.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

China National Petroleum Corp. engages in the production and supply of oil and gas products. Its businesses include petroleum exploration and production, natural gas and pipelines, refining and marketing, oilfield services, engineering construction, petroleum equipment manufacturing and new energy development, as well as capital management, finance, and insurance services. The company was founded on February 9, 1990 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

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.

Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Oppenheimer-Broker) is the global full-service brokerage division of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., an investment boutique headquartered in New York City with additional offices nationwide. Founded in 1975, the firm is owned directly by Viner Finance Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY). Oppenheimer-Broker offers a full array of brokerage services to retail, institutional, and corporate clients.

Xinjiang Petroleum Administration Bureau provides oil and gas support services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of China.

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics engages in the provision of educational services. It offers courses under the following school and departments: business, accountancy, finance, international business administration, economics, public economics and administration, humanities, law, information management and engineering, statistics, foreign languages, mathematics, international cultural exchange, professional and international education and continuing education. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.

T&M Protection Resources LLC provides security executive protection services. It provides a growing portfolio of seamlessly integrated security and intelligence services to leading businesses, financial organizations, investment management firms, corporations, academic institutions and private clients. The company was founded by Robert Trotta and John Molloy in January 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

CNPC Shenzhen Petroleum Industrial Co., Ltd. explores and develops natural gas. The company is based in Shenzhen, China. The Chinese company is a subsidiary ultimately controlled by the Government of China.

MidAtlantic Fund LLC (MidAtlantic Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Richard Johnson. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Vance International, Inc. is a S2B2C social e-commerce company. It consists of health supplements and beauty products proprietary brands. The company is engaged in providing instructional, support and information technology services. Vance International was founded by Zhu Haibin on August 31, 2016 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Xinjiang Dunhua Gas Engineering Technology Co. Ltd. engages in the provision of emission reduction and environmental technology services. Its business scope includes nitrogen and carbon dioxide gas technology promotion. The company was founded on November 18, 2014 and is headquartered in Aksu, China.

G Fuel LLC engages in the provision of natural energy drinks. Its products include Gfuel, Gamma-O, Platinum-T, and Gladiator. The firm also offers blood orange, blue ice, caffeine free, coconut, fruit punch, grape, green apple, lemon lime, pink lemonade, pineapple, watermelon, peach mango, kiwi strawberry and mystery flavor drinks in boxes, packs and tubs. The company was founded by Clifford Morgan in 2004 and is headquartered in West Babylon, NY.

Sichuan Guangyuan Licheng Gas Co., Ltd. engages in the sale of compressed natural gas for vehicles. The firm constructs and operates refueling stations. The company was founded on March 17, 2000 and is headquartered in Guangyuan, China.

Kunshan Anda Natural Gas Development Co., Ltd. engages in the transmission, distribution, and sale of piped natural gas. It also involves in natural gas pipeline engineering planning, design, application, management, and installation services. The company was founded on December 2, 2003 and is headquartered in Kunshan, China.