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Ferrellgas LP distributes propane and related equipment and supplies. The company was founded on June 14, 1994 and is headquartered in Liberty, MO.

MacKay Shields LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The original predecessor to the firm, MacKay-Shields Economics, was founded in 1938 as an economic consulting firm and it became MacKay Shields Financial Corp. (MSFC) in 1969. In 1984, MSFC was purchased by New York Life Insurance Co. (NYLIC). NYLIC established New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC (NYLIM Holdings) in 1999 and transferred ownership of MSFC to NYLIM Holdings. In 1999, MSFC was converted to MacKay Shields LLC. The ownership, control and management of MacKay Shields did not change as a result of this conversion. The firm is wholly owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly-owned by NYLIC. MacKay Shields provides discretionary investment management services primarily to institutional clients. The firm is a signatory of the United Nation Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

OmniMax International, Inc. engages in the manufacture of transportation and building products. Its products include aluminium, steel, vinyl, copper, specialty coated coils, metal wall and roof systems, metal and vinyl rain carrying systems, soffit and fascia systems, roofing accessories, aluminium and vinyl windows and doors, patio, aluminium recreational vehicle doors, windows and sidewalls, and aluminium bath and shower enclosures. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA.

Brandes Investment Partners LP (Brandes) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in La Jolla, California. The firm was founded by Charles H. Brandes in 1974 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brandes Worldwide Holdings LP. Brandes manages global equity and fixed-income assets for clients worldwide.

HarbourVest Partners LLC (HarbourVest Partners) is a private equity & venture capital firm founded in 1982 by David Brooks Zug. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices around the world.

Sands Capital Management LLC (Sands Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1992 by Frank Sands and is majority owned by Sands Capital Management LP. Sands Capital provides investment management services to both US and non-US clients who have different tax statuses, often depending on the jurisdiction.

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.

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.

Siguler Guff Advisers LLC (Siguler Guff) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siguler Guff & Co. LP. Siguler Guff provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to institutional clients, which includes corporate and public employee benefit plans, endowments, foundations, government agencies and financial institutions, and family office and high net worth investors.

Investure LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm was founded by Alice Handy and Charles Cooke in 2003 to serve as the outsourced investment office to a select group of endowments and private foundations.

Ansell GmbH manufactures and markets condoms, medical protective coverings and hygienic products. It operates shops, pharmacies, consumer markets, drug, department, convenience stores and supermarkets. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

The University of Virginia Investment Management Co. is a University of Virginia-related foundation that provides investment management services to the University, independent foundations and other affiliated entities. They are located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Siguler Guff & Co. LP (Siguler Guff) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by George William Siguler, Andrew Joseph Guff and Donald Paul Spencer. The firm is headquartered in New York.with additional offices Boston, Houstan, London.

Brigade Capital Management LP (Brigade) is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser and alternative asset manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2006 by Donald Morgan III, John Hawks, and Patrick Kelly. Brigade offers a broad range of investments across the credit spectrum for institutional investors. Investors can access the firm’s credit strategies through commingled funds or separately managed accounts.

Claritas Capital LLC (Claritas Capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2002 by John Chadwick and Don McLemore. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

Strategic Value Partners(Private Equity) (Strategic Value Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Midwood LP founded in 2001 by Victor Khosla. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Ferrellgas, Inc. manufactures and distributes propane and related equipment in the United States. It supplies propane for residential, industrial, and agricultural needs. The company is located in Liberty, MO

LSV Advisors LLC is an investment advisory company that provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2005 by David Tisch, who has been the CEO since 2005.

Founded in 2010, Absolute Strategy Research Services, Inc. is an independent research headquartered in New York City. The firm seeks to provide their institutional clients with the highest quality macro-strategy research available.

Strategic Partners Fund Solutions Advisors LP (Strategic Partners) is a private equity division of Blackstone, Inc founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Rspartners LLC provides healthcare advisory and consulting services. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. The company was founded by Michael D. Ruppert.

Naborforce, Inc. provides care reimagined services. It offers light assistance and social engagement for independent older adults. The company was founded by Paige Wilson and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Cenveo Worldwide Ltd. engages in the management and distribution of print and related offerings. The firm offers envelopes, commercial printing, labels, and creative and managed services. The company is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

LB Partners LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Charlottesville, VA. The company was founded by Charles Pollard Cocke and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

PureField Ingredients is an American company that specializes in producing quality food ingredients and biofuels from pure, natural midwest grains. The private company is the largest domestic supplier of wheat protein in the United States and operate two integrated plants in Kansas. The company's facilities include the largest vital wheat gluten manufacturing facility in the country, delivering high-quality, high-protein ingredients to leading consumer food and pet food manufacturers. PureField Ingredients also has one of the most cost-efficient and lowest carbon intensity ethanol production facilities in the country. The company takes great pride in its sustainable approach to making its products, which includes maximizing its use of by-products to reduce its carbon footprint. The CEO of the company is Greg Thompson.

Esperta Health provides wound care treatments and management services by physicians. The company is based in Brentwood, TN. The company was founded by Nick Sieveking. Steven Janicak has been the CEO of the company since 2022.