Susan Rimmer

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

CIBC Capital Partners Venture Group (CIBC Capital Partners) is a private equity & venture capital arm of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices across the globe.

CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Co. provides securities transfer services. It also provides global custody and corporate trust services. The firm serves institutional clients from offices across Canada. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

CIBC Mellon Trust Co. is a Canadian company that specializes in investment servicing for Canadian and international institutional investors. CIBC Mellon is based in Toronto, CA and has subsidiaries in Canada and the United States. CIBC Mellon offers a range of investment servicing solutions, including custody, fund administration, pension services, and securities lending services. The joint venture company is committed to accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. The company was founded in 1996 and is jointly owned by The Bank of New York Mellon and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The CEO of the company is Mal Cullen.

Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are a subsidiary of Midland Walwyn, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). The firm offers brokerage and investment banking services as well as commercial lending, global high-yield debt, global equity, and M&A services to institutional and retail clients.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

Export Development Canada engages in the provision of insurance and financial services. It offers bond products, financing, insurance, and risk management solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.