Janice S. Y. Wang

Wedbush Securities, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1955 as Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services LLC, which is owned by Wedbush, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services to private and institutional clients. Their research focuses on providing coverage of small and mid-sized companies in the following industries: (1) consumer products and services (2) technology (3) entertainment and media (4) life sciences and (5) industrial growth and clean technology.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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.

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.

AllianceBernstein LP (AB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). AB provides investment advice to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities.

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.

NetSeer, Inc. provides contextual advertisement targeting solutions for advertisers and publishers. It offers NetSeer BRAND, a solution that creates custom programmatic channel for campaigns and NetSeer RESPONSE, provides audience-targeting insight, optimization, and amplification to elicit response. The company was founded by Behnam Attaran Rezaei and Vwani Roychowdhury in March 2006 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

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.

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (Dimensional) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded by David Booth in 1981 and is a subsidiary of Dimensional Holdings LLC, which is wholly-owned by Dimensional Holdings, Inc. Dimensional primarily manages securities and other assets for institutional investors. They also manage securities and other assets for high-net-worth individuals and clients of independent financial advisors. The firm is the investment adviser to various SEC-registered investment companies which represent separate funds in aggregate, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Part of NIDEC Corp., Leroy Somer Electro-Technique (Fuzhou) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures AC, servo, and variable drives and motors. The company is based in Fuzhou, China.

DFA Australia Ltd. (DFAA) is the Australian investment management subsidiary of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (DFA), ultimately held by Dimensional Holdings, Inc. in the US. Headquartered in Sydney, the firm was founded in 1994 and offers a full range of equity and fixed income strategies to a range of institutional and advisor clients in Australia and New Zealand including superannuation funds, master trusts, banks, insurance companies and financial advisors. DFAA also acts as a sub-advisor or agent of funds and accounts managed by its US parent, DFA.

The Hong Kong Institute of Directors operates as premier body which represents professional directors. The company was founded by Moses Cheng in 1997 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Provident Funding Associates LP operates as a mortgage company. It offers residential mortgages. The company was founded by Michelle Blake and R. Craig Pica in 1992 and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA.

Citizens JMP Securities LLC (Citizens JMP) is a full-service investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Joseph Jolson in 2002 and was formerly JMP Securities LLC. The firm is a subsidiary of JMP Holding LLC, ultimately held by Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG). Citizens JMP provides equity research, institutional brokerage, and investment banking services to public and private growth companies and their investors. They are a research-driven, growth-oriented firm that provides services to small- and mid-sized companies and the institutions that invest in them. The firm specializes in four high-growth sectors of the economy: technology, healthcare, financial services, and real estate.

Part of Emerson Electric Co., Emerson Professional Tools (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of innovative professional tools, offering over 300 types of tools sold in more than 140 countries and regions. The company is based in Shanghai, China and relies on a strong customer service network to provide 24/7 product and on-site support. The tools include fastening and securing plastic pipes, making the installation and maintenance of large diameter plastic pipes easier.

TSUBAKI EVERBEST GEAR (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that imports, sells, and produces reducers, variable speed drives, and other related products. The joint venture company is based in Tianjin, China.

Part of Emerson Electric Co., Emerson Electric (Thailand) Ltd. is a company focused on sustainability. The company is based in Rayong, Thailand. The company's brand Copeland is designed to take action on a large scale towards a more sustainable future.

Halogen Ventures Partners LLC (Halogen Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Jesse Draper. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

TCW Asset Management Co. LLC (TCW) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1992 and is wholly-owned by The TCW Group, Inc. In 2013, TCW management and private investment funds affiliated with The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) acquired TCW Group from Société Générale. TCW provides investment management and advice for a wide array of investment strategies for institutional and individual investors through investment advisory accounts, private open- and closed-end commingled investment funds and structured investment vehicles such as collateralized debt obligations.

Project Glimmer is a non-profit organization that aims to empower and inspire young women by providing them with gifts and experiences that boost their self-esteem and confidence. The organization collects and distributes new and gently used jewelry, accessories, and beauty products to girls and women who are underserved or in need. Project Glimmer also partners with corporations and community organizations to organize events and mentorship programs that help young women develop leadership skills and achieve their goals. Through its various initiatives, Project Glimmer seeks to create a world where all women feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

The Bizworld Foundation is an organization that offers three hands-on engaging programs to teach elementary and middle school students skills in entrepreneurship, business, and financial responsibility. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The programs have built-in assessments to measure what the students have learned. The foundation's vision is to challenge and engage children across the cultural and economic spectrum with fun, hands-on entrepreneurship programs.