Serge R. Martinod

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1932, the firm has long been at the forefront of shareholder activism in the US. CalPERS provides retirement and health benefit services to private individuals and employers, specifically active, inactive and retired employees of California state and local public agencies. They routinely put pressure on companies to achieve better corporate performance corporate governance.

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. (MFIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was established in 1986 and their sole shareholder is Mesirow Financial Services, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., a Chicago-based financial services firm that was founded in 1937. MFIM provides advisory services to individuals, corporations or other businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-qualified plans, state or municipal government entities, and charitable organizations.

State Farm Investment Management Corp. (SFIMC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund manager headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2002 and is wholly-owned by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. SFIMC provides investment supervisory services for, or arranges for, such services to the State Farm Mutual Funds.

Gofen & Glossberg LLC is a wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1932 by Samuel Gofen and William Glossberg. In 2021, they became a majority-owned subsidiary of Corient Private Wealth LLC, which is ultimately owned by CI Financial Corp. (TSX: CIX; NYSE: CIXX) in Canada. Gofen & Glossberg offers customized investment solutions and tailored planning solutions to primarily high-net-worth families.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Western Dubuque Biodiesel LLC extracts and sells biodiesel. It is a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. The company was founded in November 2005 and is headquartered in Farley, IA.

Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. (AIP) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded as a Nebraska corporation in 1984 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameritas Holding Co., which is owned by Ameritas Mutual Holding Co. AIP provides investment advisory services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies; pension plans and retirement accounts (including Taft-Hartley Plans); charitable organizations; and registered investment companies of Calvert Variable Products, Inc., The firm also provides investment advisory services to discretionary investment (wrap fee) program accounts including: individuals and high net-worth individuals; pension and profit sharing plans; trusts; charitable organizations; state and local government entities; and small businesses and others.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Tributary Capital Management LLC (Tributary) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha, which in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FINN). Tributary and First Investment Group (formerly a department of First National Bank of Omaha) merged in May 2010. The event constituted a change in ownership only, as the investment strategies and personnel remained the same for each of the prior firms. Tributary provides investment management services to institutional and individual investors and to registered investment companies. The firm also participates in wrap fee programs and provides model-based offerings.

Part of Guan Chong Bhd., Guan Chong Cocoa Manufacturer Sdn. The company is based in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that processes and produces cocoa-derived food ingredients such as cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, cocoa cake, and cocoa powder.

Mountain Group Capital LLC (Mountain Group Capital) is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Ohio State Bar Association is a professional association for those who have been admitted to the practice of law. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association represents nearly 65 percent of law practitioners, including paralegals and student associate members.

FPT Telecom JSC engages in the provision of Internet services. It offers Internet services, FPT television, FPT play, Fshare, and Nhac so. The company was founded on January 31, 1997 and is headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam.

SMITH HAYES Cos. operates as a holding company which provides financial advisory services. It offers asset management services to institutions, wealth management services to individuals, as well as retirement plan consulting and investment banking services to municipal and corporate clients. The company was founded by Thomas Curtis Smith and Thomas D. Hayes on January 25, 1985 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE.

Karstens Investment Counsel, Inc. is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded by Michael “Mike” Karstens in 1993 and is owned by Frontier Wealth Management LLC. Karstens Investment Counsel provides investment advice to individual and institutional clients.

L.A. Nevada, Inc. operates as systems electrical contracting firm. Its services include electrical, low voltage, DAS, fire protection and solar. The company was founded on September 1, 1985 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Thrasher Basement Systems, Inc. provides basement waterproofing and foundation repair and concrete lifting contracting services. It serves homeowners within Nebraska, Western Iowa and Northwest Missouri. The company was founded by Gregory Thrasher and Nancy Thrasher in 1975 and is headquartered in La Vista, NE.

Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses provides social services. It offers an array of services to individuals, children, families, and seniors. The organization's programs and services encompass the following: parent center, senior services, victims of crime, computer class, summer camps, after school program, street athletic program, arts access initiative, emergency assistance, and drug prevention program. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

FPT Information System Corp. provides system integration, software solutions and services, and ERP services. It offers information infrastructure systems integration services, such as network systems, security information systems, stored systems, data center systems, backup and recovery systems, and intelligent building solutions. The company also provides software in the fields of finance and banking, public finance, national defense security, telecommunications, executive and legislative law, e-government, enterprise, education, health and transportation. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Ha Noi, Vietnam.

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is a FINRA-registered broker/dealer headquartered in San Francisco. The firm is a subsidiary of the Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE: SCHW). They are members of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, NASDAQ and NYSE Arca, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co. is an exchange member engaged in exchange commission business other than floor activities. They also retail mutual funds and OTC corporate equity securities. In addition, the firm underwrites and/or sells corporate securities, underwrites and/or sponsors mutual funds, is a put and call broker/dealer and/or option writer and provides investment advisory services

William Blair & Co. LLC (Investment Management) (William Blair-IM) is the investment management division of William Blair & Co. LLC, a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1935 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. William Blair-IM provides investment advisory and management services to a number of clients including high net worth clients, individuals, small institutions, William Blair Wrap Program clients and other registered investment advisers.

Aegon USA Investment Management LLC, do-business-as Aegon Asset Management US (Aegon AM US), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a direct subsidiary of Aegon USA Asset Management Holding LLC and their ultimate parent is Aegon NV (AMS: AGN, NYSE: AEF) in The Netherlands. Aegon AM US provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management products and services in similar and different investment strategies to affiliated and unaffiliated institutional clients.

Vigilare Wealth Management LLC (VWM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm was founded in 2011 by Racquel Kolsrud, Zeljko “Jag” Zdrale, Jason Polit and Timothy “Tim” Maiefski. VWM offers high net worth individual and institutional clients a comprehensive range of services that support both short and long-term goals.

Synergy House Furniture Sdn. The private company is based in Port Klang, Malaysia. Bhd. sells and manufactures furniture.

Part of JB Foods Ltd., JB Cocoa Sdn. The company is based in Gelang Patah, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that produces, sells, and exports cocoa ingredients. The company was founded by How Keong Tey.

Invest Nebraska Corp (Invest Nebraska) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.