Michael A. Smith

Janus Henderson Investors US LLC (JHIUS) is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm was founded in 1969 and formerly known as Janus Capital Management LLC. They are a subsidiary of Janus Henderson US (Holdings) Inc., which is owned by Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG, LON: 0RPW) in Great Britain. JHIUS provides investment management services, as an investment adviser or sub-adviser, to pooled investment vehicles.

The Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (Colorado PERA) is the State-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm was founded by state law in 1931. Colorado PERA provides retirement and other benefits to current and former employees of the Colorado state government, public school teachers in the state, many university and college employees, judges, many employees of cities and towns, State Troopers, and the employees of many other public entities. Colorado PERA is a substitute for Social Security for most of these public employees.

DISH DBS Corp. operates as a holding company with interest in providing subscription television services. It operates through the DISH branded pay-TV service. The firm generates revenue primarily by providing pay-TV programming services to its subscribers. It also generate revenue from pay-TV equipment rental fees and other hardware related fees, including fees for DVRs, equipment upgrade fees and additional outlet fees from subscribers with receivers with multiple tuners; advertising services; and fees earned from its in-home service operations. The company was founded on January 16, 1996 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

Part of Invesco Ltd., INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. is a company based in Denver, CO.

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 1, 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles, and other institutional clients and high net-worth individuals.

Stonewood Holdings LLC operates a chain of restaurants called Stonewood Grill & Tavern that specializes in steak and seafood dining. The private company is based in Ormond Beach, FL. The company offers polished casual dining experience and encourages customers to make reservations or visit their local restaurant. The CEO of the company is Geoffrey Stiles.

Solix Algredients, Inc. operates as a B2B supplier of algae-based, natural ingredients that benefit health-conscious consumers. Its product Solasta Astaxanthin is a natural astaxanthin extract produced from Haematococcus pluvialis and is a source of astaxanthin for use in dietary supplement and personal care applications. The company was founded by Bryan Willson, James T. Sears and Douglas R. Henston in March 2006 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO.

Gateway Pacific Bancorp operates as a holding company with interests in providing banking and other financial services to small and medium sized businesses, business owners, and professionals. It also offer cash management, online banking, and ATM services. The company was founded on February 25, 2005 and is headquartered in National City, CA.

Prieto Battery, Inc. provides lithium-ion batteries. It is an advanced battery technology that is focused on commercializing a patented Lithium-ion battery technology that delivers transformational performance. The firm has developed 3D full cell and 3D anode replacement technology. The company was founded by Amy Prieto and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Gulf International Bank BSC provides corporate and investment banking solutions. It operates through the following segments: Wholesale Banking, Treasury, Financial Markets, and Head Office and Support Units. The Wholesale Banking segment refers to the provision of wholesale commercial financing and other credit facilities for corporate and institutional customers, and the provision of financial advisory services relating to structured financing, privatizations, initial public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. The Treasury segment relates to the range of treasury and capital market products and services to corporate and financial institution clients, money market, proprietary investment and trading activities, as well as the management of balance sheet, and funding. The Financial Market segment engages in the provision of asset and fund management services. The Head Office and Support Unit segment refers to the support units, such as investment in the retail banking strategy prior to the launch of all planned retail banking products and services. The company was founded on November 24, 1975 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.

The Islamic Development Bank promotes economic development and social progress of Islamic countries. It is an international financial institution that participates in equity capital and grant loans for productive projects and enterprises besides providing financial assistance to member countries in other forms for economic and social development. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

International Islamic Trade Finance Corp. provides trade finance services. The private company is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Hani Salem Sonbol has been the CEO of the Saudi Arabian company since 2016.

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Invt & Exp Credit is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian company provides export credit and investment insurance and reinsurance services. The company is ultimately controlled by the The Islamic Development Bank. Oussama Abdul Rahman Al-Kaissi has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Part of Pedcor Capital LLC, International City Bank is a personal and business banking company based in Long Beach, CA. The company offers personalized services to meet the unique financial needs of each client. Since 1984, International City Bank has been committed to getting to know their clients and providing tailored solutions to help their businesses thrive. The company is affiliated with the Allpoint®, Moneypass®, and Alliance One™ ATM networks, providing nationwide access to over 93,900 surcharge-free ATMs.

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private provides financing and financial services. It supports the economic development of its member countries through the provision of finance for private sector projects, promoting competition and entrepreneurship, providing advisory services to the governments and encouraging cross border investments. The company was founded on November 3, 1999 and is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC engages in contracting and restoration services. It provides commercial, industrial, governmental and multifamily restoration, renovation, environmental and roofing services. The company was founded by Terry L. Shadwick and Andrew J. Bakker in 2004 and is headquartered in Centennial, CO.

Opportune LLP provides energy consulting services. The firm provides services to chemical engineering, corporate finance, outsourcing, restructuring, tax, dispute resolution, complex financial reporting markets. The company was founded by David C. Baggett in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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.

Molycorp Minerals LLC provides earth mining operations. Its applications include Green Energy, Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Water Treatment, Defense applications and High Tech. The company is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.

Tatweer Education Holding Co. is a Saudi Arabian government company that provides education services. The company is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. and has subsidiaries in Saudi Arabia. Abdullatif bin Mohammed bin Ghaith has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

Tatweer Buildings Co. provides project management, investment, and asset management services, as well as partnership programs between the public and private sector to support Vision 2030. The company is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian company aims to maximize the value of facilities by investing, developing, and managing them with high standards and quality through partnerships with the private sector. Tatweer Buildings values community partnership and encourages economic sustainability to work efficiently, with financial responsibility and value added to their partners. The company is ultimately controlled by the Government of Saudi Arabia.