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Driehaus Capital Management LLC (Driehaus) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Richard Driehaus in 1982 and is majority-owned by Driehaus Capital Holdings LLLP. Driehaus manages long-only equity and multi-asset alternative strategies for institutional and individual clients. Driehaus is a Signatory of the United Nations-Supported Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI).

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

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.

Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements and mineral products. It offers nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies and health, and beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ.

Lazard Middle Market LLC engages in financial advisory business. It specializes in strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructuring, and capital raising. The firm’s M&A and Strategic Advisory service focuses on private equity and divestitures, privately-owned companies, corporate acquisitions and divestitures, and sale of public companies. Its Restructuring service consists of situation assessment, alternative assessment, and execution. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The Glukos Co., Inc. manufactures and distributes natural performance energy foods. Its performance energy products are available in powders, tablets, bar, gummies, gel and drinks. The company was founded by Mark Jensen in 2013 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison Inc. (Goldner Hawn Johnson) is a private equity firm is founded by Van Zandt Hawn, Timothy Daniel Johnson, John Lewis Morrison, and Michael Goldner in 1989. The firm is headquarter in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. manufactures tires and other rubber products. It offers passenger, light truck, medium truck, trailer, off-the-road, industrial and specialty tires. The firm operates from its locations in USA, Canada, and China. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Findlay, OH.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

Blockbuster Entertainment Ltd. provides movie rental services. The company also offers video game rentals. It operates as a subsidiary of Blockbuster Inc. Blockbuster Entertainment is located in Uxbridge, UK.

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr PC provides legal services. Its practices include bankcruptcy, corporate and security, environmental, finance, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, real estate, and tax. The company was founded by Steven A. Harr, Richard O. Kopf, Russell L. Munsch, Joe Hardt, Dan Decker and John Dinan in 1985 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The firm offers loan origination and other forms of credit, clearing activities, currency, fiduciary, custody transactions, commercial banking, financial, and trust services. The company was founded on March 5, 1903 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Industrial Controls Distributors LLC distributes controls and solutions for commercial HVAC, process control, and industrial automation applications. It provides products from manufacturers such as Honeywell, Ashcroft, Belimo, GE, Siemens, and Johnson Controls. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ.

Part of Darling Ingredients, Inc., CBP Resources, Inc. distributes animal feed ingredients to manufacturers of pet food and livestock feed. The company is based in Greensboro, NC. CBP Resources was acquired by Valley Proteins LLC, part of Darling Ingredients, Inc. from May 02, 2022 on August 13, 1998.

River Ranch Fresh Foods LLC processes and distributes vegetables and salads. The company is headquartered in Salinas, CA.

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

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

American Capital Asset Management LLC (American Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Malon Wilkus. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

USA Bouquet LLC offers fresh cut flowers and related items and services. Its collection of flowers are categorized as seasonal and everyday products. The company was founded on March 8, 2001 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Horizon Hobby LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of radio control cars, planes, boats, helicopters, model railroad, plastic, and other general hobby products. The company was founded by Rick Stephens in October 1985 and is headquartered in Champaign, IL.

Limbach Holdings LLC operates as holding company. It also engages in construction and heating contract works. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Burkenroad Reports provides Research. The company was founded by Peter F. Ricchiuti in 1993 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

Decker, Inc. operates furniture stores. The private company is based in Vassar, MI.