Stephanie Hall

Founded in 2002 by Rob Wilson, Tiburon Research Group, Inc. is an independent equity research firm located in San Francisco. The firm specializes in the retail/consumer industry. They serve as a consultant to hedge funds and other institutional investors focused on the retail/consumer space. Tiburon provides unbiased, contrarian views on over 50 North American retailers. While they analyze over 50 North American retailers, the firm focuses their efforts on the 12 to 15 most probable EPS divergence opportunities. These opportunities typically arise when the firm's 3 to 12 month EPS outlook significantly differs from the consensus. Tiburon's research methodology is based on applied forensic accounting and daily store-level primary research. Their proprietary analysis of sales/earnings quality enables them to more accurately forecast forward earnings.

Citadel Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Miami, Florida. The firm was founded in 1990 by Kenneth Griffin and is wholly-owned by Citadel Advisors Holdings LP, ultimately held by GFH HFEVA LLC. Citadel Advisors manages private investment funds that are offered exclusively to sophisticated investors.

SunGard Advisor Technologies, Inc. provides investment management programs and wealth management platform solutions for financial services organizations. SunGard Advisor Technologies is located in Sacramento, CA.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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.

Voyant Advisors is a research firm located in San Diego, California. The firm performs in-depth accounting policy and working capital analysis to assess the validity and reliability of the earnings, cash flow and financial position reported by U.S. public companies. The research provides rigorous analysis of companies that exhibit signs of potential fundamental business deterioration, competitive landscape challenges, and/or operational inefficiencies that may be precursors of future earnings disappointments. Voyant Advisors employs a unique systematic three stage research process to identify companies exhibiting a high risk of underperformance. On a monthly basis, clients receive 2-3 comprehensive reports focused on companies in which Voyant Advisors believes to have a high probability of underperforming over the next 1-3 quarters. Voyant Advisors also provides a monthly Balance Sheet Watch List highlighting 4 to 8 companies exhibiting an elevated risk of near term underperformance.

Balyasny Asset Management LP (BAM) is a multi-strategy hedge fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm’s predecessor, Balyasny Capital Management LLC (BCM), was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny, Scott Schroeder and Taylor O'Malley. In 2003, BCM converted from a limited liability company to a limited partnership. Then, in January 2004, their name was changed to Balyasny Asset Management LP. They are a subsidiary of Balyasny Asset Management Holdings LP. BAM provides investment advisory services to high net-worth individuals and institutional clients through privately offered pooled investment funds.