Jim Ulrich

Wm Smith Securities, Inc., the brokerage arm of Wm Smith & Co. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Denver. The firm was founded in October of 1993 and offers a full array of investment services. They provide fundamental equity research to a select group of institutional clients from both the traditional and alternative investment arena. The firm primarily focuses on special situations with an emphasis on under-followed and under-valued companies. They are a member of the SIPC.

Founded in 2000 by George F.J. Gosbee, Tristone Capital, Inc. is a financial advisory firm and broker/dealer located in Denver, Colorado. They also have offices in Houston, Calgary, Buenos Aires and London. Tristone focuses on the global energy markets. The firm provides services related to investment banking, acquisitions, divestitures and global equity capital markets. Their clients include exploration and production companies, oilfield services companies, midstream companies, government entities, royalty trusts and institutional investors around the world. Tristone's research department combines financial analysis, technical expertise and industry experience to provide clients with information regarding the North American energy sector. They have performed detailed micro analysis on oil and gas producers ranging from large integrated producers to the micro-cap junior producer.

Janus Henderson Investors US LLC (JHIUS) is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm was founded in 1969 and formerly known as Janus Capital Management LLC. They are a subsidiary of Janus Henderson US (Holdings) Inc., which is owned by Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG, LON: 0RPW) in Great Britain. JHIUS provides investment management services, as an investment adviser or sub-adviser, to pooled investment vehicles.

Founded in 1989, Petrie Parkman & Co., Inc. is an investment bank headquartered in Denver, Colorado with additional offices in Houston and London. The offer investment banking services, equity research, sales and trading and underwriting in the capital markets area. Their research analysts focus on the energy sector. Their research coverage extends from small oil companies to large integrated major oils, pipeline, midstream and downstream companies. Petrie Parkman is a member of the NASD and the SIPC. They are a subsidiary of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MER).

Founded in 2001, Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Ltd. (ASX: MBL). They provide coverage of the following industries: resources, healthcare, security/defense, transportation, financial services, retail/consumer products, TMET (telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology), oil & gas, diversified manufacturing/distribution and infrastructure/utilities. Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a member of FINRA.