Alan Dawes

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.

Edmentum, Inc. engages in the provision of online learning programs. It offers consulting, promote adaption, and custom plan services. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Hot Topic, Inc. provides retail stores that specialize in apparel, accessories, gifts and music. Its products include woven and knit tops, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, shoes, costume jewelry, body jewelry, intimate apparel, sunglasses, cosmetics, leather accessories and gift items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.

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.

Founded in 1997, Imperial Capital LLC is a full-service investment banking firm and broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm is a subsidiary of Imperial Capital Group LLC and their ultimate parent is Imperial Capital Group Holdings LLC. Imperial Capital offers a range of proprietary products and services to institutional investors, middle-market companies and private equity firms. The firm provides institutional clients research and sales and trading of high yield and distressed debt securities, bank debt, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, and equities. They also provide middle-market companies and financial sponsors with capital markets, M&A, capital structure, restructuring and recapitalization advisory services. For their institutional clients, Imperial Capital offers a variety of research products including bank debt, investment grade debt, high yield, distressed and special situations, convertibles and busted convertibles, equities, preferred securities and industry analysis. Imperial Capital's research focuses on the following sectors: aerospace, defense and government services; airlines/transportation; business services; clean energy; consumer; energy; financial services; gaming and leisure; general industrials; healthcare; homebuilding and real estate; media and telecommunications; security and homeland security; and technology.

Northern Right Capital Management LP (NRCM) is an independent registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Darien, Connecticut. Formerly known as Becker Drapkin Management LP, the firm was founded by Steven Becker and Matthew Drapkin as SRB Management LP in 2004. NRCM provides investment management services to private pooled investment vehicles, separately managed accounts, and other clients.

Tanknology, Inc. provides environmental compliance testing and related services. It offers compliance testing, corrosion protection, inspection and training, and specialty services. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

MAFS Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company. It is targeting domestic and international businesses and is not limited to any industry. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Union Square Advisors LLC is a technology-focused investment bank that offers strategic mergers & acquisitions advice and execution, agented private capital financing, and debt capital markets advisory services. The private company was founded in 2007 by Edward R. Smith, William C. McClelland and is based in San Francisco, CA. The company works with leading public and private technology companies, private equity, venture capital and family offices, and their expertise spans many aspects of the technology landscape, including enterprise software and infrastructure, fintech, healthcaretech, internet+digital media, ecommerce, consumer software, aiot & industrial technology and other key segments. Since inception, Union Square Advisors has advised on more than 170 strategic transactions exceeding $118b.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc. (MacAndrews & Forbes) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Ronald Perelman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Part of Imperial Capital Group Holdings LLC, Dabney/Resnick/Imperial LLC is a full-service investment bank, brokerage firm, and asset manager. The company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. Dabney/Resnick/Imperial was acquired by Imperial Capital LLC on August 14, 1996.

Gray Matter Systems LLC provides technology consulting solutions to the oil and gas, manufacturing, water and wastewater, food and beverage and power generation industries. The company was founded by James Gillespie and Carson Drake in 1991 and is headquartered in Warrendale, PA.

Southern California Investors, Inc. operates as a real estate investment and development company. The firm handles projects such as custom homes and apartments, industrial parks and retail centers. The company is headquartered in Temecula, CA.

Conde Nast Digital creates and develops lifestyle brands online. It publishes online properties in the categories of fashion, men's lifestyle, food, travel, and teen. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Credit Suisse (New York Securities Branch) is based in New York, NY. Part of UBS Group AG, Credit Suisse (New York Securities Branch) is a company that provides investment banking and asset management services.

City Ventures, Inc. is an investment holding company, which engages in the real estate development. It focuses on the construction of town homes, condominiums, lofts, mixed use, live-work, and single family detached homes. The company was founded by Craig Atkins and R. Mark Buckland in 2009 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.