Yvan de Munck

Swedbank First Securities LLC is the North American broker/dealer of Swedbank Group, a full-service bank in the Nordic and Baltic regions. The firm a subsidiary of Swedbank AB. Swedbank First Securities provides research focusing on the Northern European capital markets to institutional investors.

Founded in 1999, KBC Securities USA, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm began as the Financial Products group of D. E. Shaw & Co. In 1999, they were purchased by KBC Bank NV. They are a subsidiary of KBC Securities USA, Inc. and their ultimate parent is of KBC Groupe SA (LSE: KBC). KBC Securities is a specialist in annuities, convertible bonds and equity derivatives with a strategic focus on technology. They serve a range of global investors including mutual funds, pension funds, insurance companies, banks, private banks and hedge funds.

Headquartered in New York City, Fortis Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Fortis Brussels NV is a broker/dealer. They offer a full array of investment services with a particular focus on the biotech industry. They are a member of the NASD. Their ultimate parent is Fortis SA/NV (XB: FORB).