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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.

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (Dimensional) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded by David Booth in 1981 and is a subsidiary of Dimensional Holdings LLC, which is wholly-owned by Dimensional Holdings, Inc. Dimensional primarily manages securities and other assets for institutional investors. They also manage securities and other assets for high-net-worth individuals and clients of independent financial advisors. The firm is the investment adviser to various SEC-registered investment companies which represent separate funds in aggregate, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Fifth Third Bank engages in the provision of banking services. It offers personal, business, and commercial banking services. The company was founded on June 17, 1858 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

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.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

PNC Bank NA provides banking services. It offers online banking, investment banking, mortgage banking, and bills payment services. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

H.I.G. Whitehorse Advisers LLC (HIG Whitehorse) is a private equity arm of Bayside Capital Inc founded in 2004 by Anthony A. Tamer and Sami W. Mnaymneh. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

TPG Capital LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of TPG Capital Advisors LLC founded in 1992 by William S. Price and James George Coulter. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth with additional offices in London and São Paulo.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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.

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.

GTCR LLC (GTCR) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charlie Thomas. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Ann Arbor Spark Business Accelerator (Ann Arbor Spark Business Accelerator) is the venture capital arm of Ann Arbor Spark founded in 2005 by Mike A. Finney. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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).

Michigan Economic Development Corp. provides economic development efforts and policy development and technology development. Its services include business retention and attraction, financial assistance, employee recruitment and training, assistance for providing permits, and site development services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Lansing, MI.

Tech Transfer University of Michigan / Venture Capital/(University of Michigan) is a venture capital firm founded in 1900 by Mike Psarouthakis. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, US.

Delos Capital LLC (Delos Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Mattew Constantino. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Huron Capital Partners LLC (Huron Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

Trivest Partners LP (Trivest Partners) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Trivest Partners Inc. founded in 1981 by Earl W. Powell. The firm is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.

Syncora Guarantee, Inc. provides guarantee US municipal bonds; asset-backed securities; debt backed by utilities and selected infrastructure projects; specialized risks, including future flow securitizations and bank deposit insurance; and collateralized debt obligations. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sage Metals Ltd. manufactures and distributes aluminum, zinc and copper alloy, sand castings and pressure die cast components. It offers drain fitting, industrial, and automotive parts applications. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Michigan eLab Investment Co. LLC (Michigan eLab) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Rick Bolander, Doug Neal, Bob Stefanski and Scott Chou. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Pexco LLC engages in the design, manufacture, and fabrication of custom plastic products. It offers parts and components to manufacturers and end-users in aerospace, medical, industrial, life science, commercial, and consumer markets. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, GA.

Tyree & D’Angelo Partners Management LP(Tyree & D’Angelo Partners Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by James L. Tyree, Enzo D’Angelo and Michael Tyree. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

50 Floor, Inc. offers in-home shopping for residential carpet and flooring. The firm specializes in carpet and flooring. The company was founded 2007 and is headquartered in Tucker, GA.

Enterprise Singapore is the enterprise development agency responsible for helping Singapore enterprises grow. The firm specializes in industry development, entrepreneurship development, quality, standards, policy and programme development. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

Emerson Collective Investments LLC (Emerson Collective) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Laurene Powell Jobs. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

CAZ Investments /Private Equity/ (CAZ investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Christopher Zook. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.