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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.

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

Anker Coal Group, Inc. engages in mining and sale of coal. The firm supplies coal for electric generation and steel production. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Morgantown, WV.

John G. Ullman & Associates, Inc. (JGUA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Horseheads, New York. The firm was founded by John G. Ullman in 1978. JGUA provides portfolio management services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, trusts and US corporations.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Ten Oaks Group (Ten Oaks Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2020 by Matt Magan and Mike Hahn. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Needham & Co. LLC (Needham) is a registered investment advisor and broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Needham Group, Inc. Needham provides corporate and institutional clients with high quality research, corporate access, capital markets and trading execution services in both the public and private markets, with an emphasis on growth companies.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

JMI Management, Inc. (JMI Equity) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1992 by Harry S. Gruner and Charlie E. Noell. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

Federated Investment Management Co. (FIMCO) is a mutual fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of FII Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Federated Investors, Inc. (NYSE: FII). FIMCO offers domestic and international equity, fixed-income and money market mutual funds, as well as a variety of separate account options for a wide range of investors.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust provides education and community engagement opportunities. The firm also presents arts events and visual arts exhibitions. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Holocene Advisors LP (Holocene) is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by J. Brandon Haley in 2016. Holocene serves as the investment manager to several private investment funds.

MetalSite, Inc., operating under the name MSA Metals, provides services to steel producers, recycling companies, environmental companies, and foundries. The American company's services aim to improve the safety, competitiveness, and profitability of their clients' operations.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. provides marketing services for consumer electronics, information systems and home appliance products. It delivers digital consumer electronics, mobile products and wearables, wireless infrastructure, information technoogy and home appliance products. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ.

Walt Disney Studios provides film production services. The firm produces and distributes through the Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone and Hollywood banners. It also runs Walt Disney Feature Animation. The company was founded in 1939 and is located in Burbank, CA.

The National Science Foundation supports fundamental science and engineering researches. It offers services to people in all scientific and engineering disciplines. The firm focuses on the promotion and progress of science to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association (PVCA) is an organization that advocates for early-stage investors and fosters relationships among parties united in purpose to create a more vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial community. The organization is based in Bridgeville, PA. The PVCA offers a variety of dynamic networking, educational, finance, and social outings throughout the year, including the nationally renowned 3 Rivers Venture Fair.

Goldberg Lindsay & Co. LLC (Goldberg Lindsay & Co) is a private equity arm of LG GP Holding III LLC founded in 2001 by Alan E. Goldberg and Robert D. Lindsay. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Tier1, Inc. provides information technology and cloud hosting services. It offers managed services, private oracle cloud, backup and disaster recovery, upgrades, implementations, customizations and development, and staffing. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Tecum Capital Management Inc (Tecum capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

Intermediate Capital Group, Inc.is a private equity subsidiary of Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity) founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in New York.

CoreCommodity Management LLC (CoreCommodity) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Adam de Chiara and Bradford Klein in 2003 as Jefferies Asset Management LLC and changed their name to CoreCommodity Management LLC in 2012. They are a subsidiary of CoreCommodity Capital LLC, which is owned by CoreManagement LLC. CoreCommodity provides investment management services to sovereign wealth funds, public and corporate pensions, endowments and foundations, and other prominent institutional clients seeking commodities exposure.

THL Credit Group LP (THL Credit) is a private equity subsidiary of Thomas H. Lee Partners LP founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Applied Computational Technologies LLC design and develops software for life sciences application in radiation treatment planning for cancer therapy. The company was founded by Jay McClatchey and Richard Andrew Holland in 2003 and is headquartered in Stoystown, PA.

Founded in 2002, M Science LLC is a data-driven research and analytics firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of M Science Holdings LLC. M Science focuses on uncovering new insights for leading financial institutions and corporations. They offer corporate analytics, syndicated services, telecom analytics and investment insights.

Cougar Global Investments Ltd. (Cougar Global) is a Canadian wealth management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by E. James Breech in 1993 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James International Canada, Inc., ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) in the US. Cougar Global provides investment advisory services to certain sponsors under a number of Wrap Programs.

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.