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UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

Founded in 1986, Girard Securities, Inc. is a broker-dealer located in San Diego, California. The firm is a subsidiary of RCS Capital Holdings LLC and their ultimate parent is RCS Capital Corp. (NYSE: RCAP). Girard Securities specializes in institutional and retail sales, financial planning, fixed-income investments and municipal bond underwriting. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.

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.

Burril LLC (Burrill) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1994 by G. Steven. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

ROTH Capital Partners LLC is a broker/dealer headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of CR Financial Holdings, Inc. They offer institutional sales and trading services. Their broad institutional coverage includes investors in North America, Canada, UK, Europe and other international territories.

The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a world-renowned institution located in Parkville, Australia. The university is a leader in education, teaching, and research, offering a wide range of coursework and research programs.

Part of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Jack White & Co. is a company that provides discount brokerage services. The company is based in Altamonte Springs, FL. Jack White was acquired by Waterhouse, Inc. on April 01, 1998.

Founded in 1998 by William R. Hambrecht, WR Hambrecht + Co. LLC is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm offers a full array of investment services. They provide research that focuses on the (1) Asia-Pacific, biotechnology, business applications and services sectors (2) the China Internet and technology sector (3) consumer (4) enterprise software and Internet (5) gaming technology (6) Internet (7) medical technology (8) nanotechnology (9) networking and data infrastructure (10) semiconductors and devices and (11) specialty pharmaceuticals.

Lupus Research Alliance, Inc. provides research and development for the treatment of lupus disease. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

180 Life Sciences Corp. engages in manufacture of pharmaceutical products. The company is headquartered in New York.

Enosi Life Sciences Corp. is a drug research and development company that focuses on providing therapeutics for autoimmune diseases and cancer. The private company is based in San Diego, CA, and was founded in 2018 by H. Michael Shepard and Marc Feldmann. Enosi Life Sciences combines their expertise with Dr. James N. Woody's medical, scientific, and management expertise to expand therapeutic options. The company was founded by Professor Sir Marc Feldmann and Dr. H. Michael Shepard, who are world-renowned scientists in the field of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Patrick W. Gray has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. provides financial regulatory services. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company was founded by Richard B. Jennings, Vince Means.

American Mensa Ltd. operates as non profit organization. It is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top 2 percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. The firm’s primary activity include identifying and fostering human intelligence for the benefit of humanity, encourage research into the nature, characteristics, and uses of intelligence and provide a stimulating intellectual and social environment for its members. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Arlington, TX.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

JGP Gestão de Recursos Ltda. (JGP) is the asset management y subsidiary of JGP Participacoes Ltda. in Brazil. The firm was founded in 1998 by a group of investment professionals including André Roberto Jakurski, Arlindo Raggio Vergaças Jr. and José Carlos Carvalho. Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, JGP manages the JGP range of funds and provides investment advisory services to sophisticated investors and high-net worth individuals. To align interests with those of their clients, the JGP partners invest in the JGP funds.

Nuon Therapeutics Inc. develops therapies to treat inflammation and neurological diseases. The company focuses on the development and commercialization of new therapies for autoimmune disease and inflammation includes rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Nuon Therapeutics was founded by Kim Puloma Kamdar, Marc Feldmann, Lawrence J. Steinman and Michael Selley in 2006 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

CannBioRex Pharmaceuticals Corp. is a research company that specializes in the clinical development of synthetic pharmaceutical grade cannabinoid compounds for the treatment in rheumatoid arthritis and related arthritic diseases. It also plans to develop novel orally available and patentable medications to treat arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, psoriasis, obesity and fatty liver, and various painful conditions. The company was founded by Marc Feldmann and Raphael Mechoulam on March 8, 2018 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.