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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.

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

Westwood Management Corp. (Westwood) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded by Susan Byrne in 1983 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG). Westwood provides portfolio management services to individuals, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, state and municipal government entities, and pooled investment vehicles.

Cushing Asset Management LP is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded by Jerry Swank in 2003 and they are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swank Capital LLC. Cushing Asset Management provides investment management services on a discretionary basis to high net-worth individuals and institutional investors through Private Funds, Mutual Funds, ETFs, Closed-End Funds and Managed Accounts. They also offer discretionary investment management services as part of various wrap fee programs offered by investment advisers/broker-dealers.

New Century Capital Partners, Inc. oeprates as an independent investment banking firm which focus on the technology, healthcare and oil & gas sector. It provides financial advisory and corporate finance services to its clients. The company was founded by Mark J. Salter and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Tree Line Capital Partners LLC (Tree Line Capital Partners) is a private credit asset management subsidiary of Trident Tree Line Management, Inc. founded in 2014 by Tom Quimby. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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.

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.

Trivest Partners LP (Trivest Partners) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Trivest Partners Inc. founded in 1981 by Earl W. Powell. The firm is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.

Enhanced Capital Partners LLC (Enhanced Capital Partners) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Andrew Paul. The firm is headquartered in New York.

CenterOak Partners LLC (CenterOak) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Randall Fojtasek. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors) is a private equity subsidiary of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Tritium Partners LLC (Tritium Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

FIAM LLC (do-business-as Fidelity Institutional Asset Management) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The firm was founded in 2006 and formerly known as Pyramis Global Advisors LLC. They are wholly-owned by FIAM Holdings LLC, which in turn is owned by FMR LLC, aka Fidelity Investments. FIAM provides discretionary investment management services to institutional accounts. They also sub-advice funds or accounts for affiliated advisers and unaffiliated advisers.

eegee's, Inc. owns and operates restaurant chain. Its products include sandwiches, french fries, salads, homemade ranch dressing, cookies, and the iconic eegee’s frozen fruit drink. The company was founded by Edmund Irving and Robert Greenberg in 1971 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

Diversified Roofing Corp. is an American company that provides roofing services for both commercial and residential properties. The private company's focus is on protecting their clients' assets through their roofing solutions.

Tank Partners Equipment Holdings LLC provides manufacturing services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Stored Energy Systems LLC provides a range of DC power systems and battery chargers for various applications. Stored Energy Systems is based in Longmont, CO. The company's products include PowerCab™ 120, MicroGenius® 2 battery charger, ROM remote output module, EnerGenius NRG genset engine start battery charger, SENS industrial switchmode battery chargers, and MicroCab™ 1500 outdoor DC power system. The company's trained systems support engineers assist customers in selecting the best battery for their application. The company was founded in 1971 by Herb Kaewert, and the CEO is William F. Kaewert.

Bentek Corp. manufactures electro-mechanical and power distribution systems. Its solar products include string combiners, recombiners, disconnect systems, cable and harness solutions, inverter racking and accessories. The firm offers engineered electromechanical and power distribution solutions for industrial applications. It also designs and manufactures products such as wiring harnesses, electrical combiner boxes, and custom OEM assemblies for the solar energy and semiconductor markets. The company was founded by Binh T. Nguyen in 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Strategic Dental Executives LLC, also known as Community Dental Partners (CDP), is a dental support organization founded in 2010 by Chadd Evans and Craig Copeland. CDP is headquartered in an undisclosed location and has over 70 locations across the United States. The American company offers a unique model that includes clinical and business guidance, technology, resources, and relationships to help dentists preserve, grow, and enjoy their practice. CDP partners with dentists to delegate the areas of the business that don't give them energy, allowing them to focus on their passion. The company is now hiring dentists, orthodontists, oral surgeons, hygienists, and support staff. CDP is committed to publishing dental resources to help the dental community grow. The CEO is Emmet Scott.

FSC Lighting, Inc. engages in the manufacture of lighting solutions. Its products include LED Vaportites, LED Strips, Fluorescent, and LED Retrofit. The company was founded by Max Yawitz in 1969 and is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

ORIX Corporate Capital, Inc. is a private equity firm subsidiary of ORIX USA Corp founded in 1983. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

NewPoint Media Group LLC publishes integrated real estate and home shelter magazines in the United States. Its brands include The Real Estate Book, Homes and Land, NewHomeGuide.com, Estates and Homes, Senior Living Choices, New Homes and Ideas, and Luxiere. The company is headquartered in Bee Cave, TX.

Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC (AllianzGI US) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2001 as Allianz Global Investors Capital LLC. In 2022, Voya Investment Management Co. LLC, which is ultimately owned by Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), acquired the firm from Allianz SE (ETR: ALV). AllianzGI US provides portfolio management services to a variety of individual and institutional clients as well as certain Wrap Fee Programs.

NFJ Investment Group LLC (NFJ) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded in 2020 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virtus Partners, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS). NFJ provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management or sub-advisory services to institutional clients and non-institutional clients principally through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and a variety of commingled funds and SEC registered closed-end investment companies.

Ardian US LLC (Ardian US) is a private equity subsidiary of Ardian SA founded in 1996. The firm is headquartered in New York.

NRCCUA LLC provides data and analytics solutions to public and private colleges and universities. It offers a post-secondary planning survey to help the students discover the opportunities that meet educational needs and individual goals. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Lee's Summit, MO.

YETI Coolers LLC is engaged in the manufacture and design of coolers. The firm supplies insulated cooler and ice chest models for commercial and outdoor applications such as in hunting, fishing, and camping activities. It also offers accessories such as tie-down kits, corner chocks, cooler cushions, lid grips, and mounting slides and locks. The company was founded by Roy Seiders and Ryan Seiders in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Castle Creek Capital LLC (Castle Creek Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by John Eggemeyer and William Ruh. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California with additional office in Dallas.

LKCM Headwater Investment (LKCM Headwater Investment) is the private equity arm of Luther King Capital Management Corp, founded by John Bryan King. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

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.

EQ2 Ventures operates as an investment company that invests in seed to series B-stage startup companies. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.