Martin D. Hoe

Empery Asset Management LP (Empery) is an independent registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. Formed in 2008, the firm was founded and is owned and controlled by Ryan M. Lane and Martin D. Hoe. Empery provides discretionary investment management services to US and non-US pooled investment vehicles organized as private investment funds.

Heights Capital Management, Inc. (HCM) is a hedge fund firm manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a subsidiary of Susquehanna International Group LLC, ultimately held by Philadelphia Trading, Inc. HCM provides investment advisory and management services to their clients.

Susquehanna Investment Group LLC (SIG) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of Susquehanna International Group LLP, ultimately owned by Philadelphia Trading, Inc. SIG provides investment advisory services to various clients.

Vital Therapies, Inc. operates as a biotherapeutic company, which develops a cell-based therapy targeting the treatment of acute forms of liver failure. Its product candidate, ELAD System, is a human cell-based bio-artificial liver support system that operates outside the body or extracorporeal. The company was founded in May 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.