James W. Harpel

Soros Fund Management LLC (SFM) is a privately-held investment management firm now structured as a family office, but which was once a hedge fund manager. The firm was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York City. SFM serves as the principal asset manager for the Open Society Foundations (Open Society) – a private funder of independent groups that works for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.

Highbridge Capital Management LLC (HCM Highbridge is a registered investment advisor and global alternative investment firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). Highbridge manages capital for sophisticated investors, who include financial institutions, public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and family offices.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Deutsche Bank AG (Deutsche Bank UK) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1873. Deutsche Bank provides brokerage services to companies and institutions.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

Rathbones Investment Management International Ltd. (Rathbones International) is the wealth management subsidiary of Rathbones Investment Management Ltd., which is owned by Rathbones Brothers Plc (LON: RAT) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey. Rathbones International provides offshore investment management services for individuals and families, charities and professional advisers.

SFM UK Management LLP (SFM UK) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment subsidiary of Soros Fund Management LLC in the US. Headquartered in London, SFM UK was founded in 2008 and manages assets of high net worth clients.

UBS AG (Private Banking UK) is the Great Britain-based private banking division of UBS AG (London Branch), ultimately held by UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS, SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded 1998 and provides a range of private banking services to high-net worth clients.

Part of Healthtech Solutions, Inc., Varian Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is a private precision oncology company based in Naples, FL. Varian Bio is developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of cancer using precision oncology, which involves DNA testing to identify genetic mutations in tumors for more targeted treatment recommendations. Varian Bio's lead drug candidate, Var-101, is being developed in a topical formulation for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, while Var-102, an oral formulation, is being developed for the treatment of various solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer. Varian Bio is also seeking additional precision oncology therapeutic candidates for its pipeline and exploring development collaborations. The CEO of the company is Jeffrey Blaine Davis. Varian Biopharmaceuticals was acquired by Healthtech Solutions, Inc. on May 07, 2021.