Matthew A. Johnston

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.

Logical Operations, Inc. provides e-training for information technology and business skills. The company was founded by Barry Keesan and Dominick Fantauzzo in 1982 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Real Capital Analytics, Inc. engages in the provision of research consulting services for commercial real estate. It offers its solutions for investors, owners, brokers, agents, lenders, originators, and service providers. The company was founded by Robert M. White Jr. in 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Reorg Research, Inc. engages in the provision of automated docket updates, breaking news and expert analysis for distressed debt, event-driven and leveraged finance markets. Its products include Reorg Americas, Reorg Asia Core, Reorg Covenants, Reorg First Day, and Reorg M&A. The company was founded by Kent Collier in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Kensho Technologies LLC provides analytical tools for capital markets. It combines natural language search queries, graphical user interfaces and secure cloud computing to create a new class of analytics tools for investment professionals. The company was founded by Daniel J. Nadlerin and Peter Kruskall on May 1, 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

SmartProcure, Inc. provides data procurement services. It specializes in government procurement, business insight, competitive intelligence and purchase order database. The company was founded by Jeff Rubenstein in October 2011 and is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, FL.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (KKR) is a private equity subsidiary of KKR & Co. Inc founded in 1976 by Henry Kravis, George Roberts and Jerome Kohlberg. The firm is headquartered in New York.

New Mountain Capital LLC (New Mountain Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Steven Klinsky. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Endicott Group LLC (Endicott Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1996 by Robert Ian Usdan and Wayne K. Goldstein. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Verizon Connect NWF, Inc. designs and develops wireless networking systems. It offers the integrated GPS tracking and diagnostic monitoring system for wireless vehicle management. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Ariel Research Corp. develops chemical regulatory software. It provides research and regulatory data, information systems and services for regulatory compliance, global environmental, health and safety management solutions. The company's global regulatory content, products and comprehensive services provides solutions to help optimize EHS operations while reducing costs. Ariel Research was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in McLean, VA

Y-Merge.com LLC operates as a Internet-based system that allows financial institutions and investment banks to evaluate and analyze a full range of corporate finance and transaction alternatives. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Inmar, Inc. engages in the development of technology and uses advanced data analytics for the commerce work. It offers solutions for brands, retailers, healthcare, reverse logistics, returns management, influencer marketing, shopper analytics, pharmaceutical returns, and trade promotions. The company was founded by John C. Whitaker, Jr. in 1980 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

S&P Global Market Intelligence, Inc. provides integrated financial information and technology solutions. It provides data and analytics for global financial professionals. The firm works with different client firms, including investment banks, asset management firms, private equity firms, universities, and corporations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Safety Syringes, Inc. develops anti-needle stick devices for the healthcare industry. Its products include The UltraSafe Passive Delivery System, Ultra Safe Needle Guards and Ultra Safe Tamper Evident Passive Delivery System. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

Hughes Network Systems LLC provides broadband satellite networking services. The company offers small business, enterprise, government, defense, hospitality, utilities, cellular backhaul and manufacturing services. Hughes Network Systems was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Germantown, MD.

Valet Living LLC engages in the provision of full-service amenities to multifamily housing industry. It offers doorstep collection, trash and recycling service, maintenance, and waste logistics. The company was founded by Michael K. Ferris in 1995 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Profile Products LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of hydraulic mulch and soil conditioners. Its projects include water management, landscape, sport fields, golf courses, and coal-fired plants. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Parmalat Dairy & Bakery, Inc. markets food products. Its products include milk, dairy, cultured & cheese products and fruit juices. The firm's brands include Beatrice, Lactantia, Astro, Black Diamond, and Balderson. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada

Part of Verisk Analytics, Inc., HSE Systems, Inc. provides database management software. The company is based in Massillon, OH. HSE Systems was acquired by 3E Co., Inc., part of Verisk Analytics, Inc. from December 07, 2010 on June 01, 2007.

Experian Qas is a data quality management company that provides software solutions to help businesses maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information. The private company is based in Boston, MA. The company's products include address verification, data cleansing, and email validation tools.

ACA Compliance Group Ltd. provides regulatory compliance consulting services to investment advisers, private fund managers, commodity trading advisors, investment companies, and broker-dealers. It offers compliance solutions; cyber security and risk; performance services; financial technology; anti-money laundering and financial crimes; and investment management and regulatory technology. The company was founded Robert Louis Stype Jr., Jeff Morton, and Ted Eichenlaub and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Blue Yonder, Inc. operates as a supply chain software provider. It specializes in merchandising, third-party logistics, wholesale distribution, omni-channel retail, warehouse, transportation, pricing and revenue management services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Potomac Equity Partners LLC (Potomac Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by John A. Bates. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.