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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.

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded by the Texas Legislature in 1937 to provide service and disability retirement benefits to teachers and administrators of the public school systems of Texas, which include institutions of higher education. In 1949, legislation expanded membership eligibility to include all employees of public education institutions. In 1985, TRS was assigned responsibility to administer health insurance program for public school retirees. The firm invests funds under its stewardship and delivers benefits to members as authorized by the Texas Legislature.

University of Texas Investment Management Co. (UTIMCO) is a not-for-profit foundation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The Foundation was founded in 1996 to oversee investments for The University of Texas and Texas A&M University Systems. UTIMCO manages four major endowment funds under the fiduciary care of the UT System Board of Regents: the Permanent University Fund (PUF), the Permanent Health Fund (PHF), the Long Term Fund (LTF), and the Separately Invested Funds (SIF). The PHF and the LTF are pooled and invest in shares of the General Endowment Fund (GEF).

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

International Franchise Professionals Group Inc. is a company that provides a platform for franchise consultants and brokers. The company is based in Parlin, NJ and was founded in 2012 by Don Daszkowski. The company offers a certified franchise consultant training program and can be contacted at 888-977-IFPG.

Pirtek Fluid Systems Pty Ltd. is a leading supplier of premium fluid transfer solutions, including hydraulic hose and fittings. Pirtek is based in Australia and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Australian company has a reputable franchise network and has expanded internationally, making it the broadest footprint in the industry.

Accelerated Brands LLC provides consumer and commercial automotive services. The company is based in Winston-Salem, NC and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2012 by Justin W. Strickland.

Joy Works LLC, headquartered in Austin, TX, is the leader in the celebratory yard greetings industry, with over 500 locations across 46 states. Committed to spreading joy within communities and collaborating with local organizations, Joy Works offers a yard card and yard greeting rental service for various occasions such as birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, back-to-school, and birth announcements. Leveraging a purpose-built, proprietary technology platform, the company ensures a seamless customer ordering experience while empowering franchisees to efficiently manage their businesses. Joy Works has been consistently recognized as a top franchise by franchise business review and entrepreneur. Part of Five Star Franchising LLC, Joy Works is a company founded in 2014 by Amy Arnold, James Stanley, Jessica Stanley, and Josh Arnold. Joy Works was acquired by Five Star Franchising LLC on April 18, 2024.

D1 Training operates as an athletic-based training facility firm. The firm offers online, scholastic, rookie, boot camp, strength and adult training services. The company was founded by Will Bartholomew in 2001 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN.

Ellie Mental Health PLLP is a clinician-owned mental health care company that aims to transform the culture of mental healthcare by providing creative solutions and reducing barriers in accessing mental health services. The company is based in Mendota Heights, MN, and provides mental health care in-person and online. The company offers individual and family therapy, couples counseling, psychiatric medication management, and community-based mental health services. The company has 20 corporate-owned clinics and has awarded over 250 franchise licenses across 26 states. Ellie Mental Health's mission is to make wellness accessible in every community. Founded in 2015 by Kyle Keller and Erin Pash, Ellie Mental Health is rapidly expanding across the nation through franchising. Erin Pash has been the CEO since 2015.

Stretch Zone Franchising LLC engages in the operation of fitness centers. The company was founded by Jorden Gold in 2004 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Five Star Franchising, Inc. provides business support services for painters and entrepreneurs. It is dedicated to developing franchise systems in the service industry. The firm provides services through its brands Five Star Holiday Decor and Five Star Bath Solutions. The company was founded by Chad R. Jones, Scott Abbott and Conrad Kolba in 2004 and is headquartered in Spanish Fork, UT.

Blue Sage Service LP (Blue Sage Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Peter Huff and Jim McBride. The firm is headquartered in Austin. Texas.

Seaport Global Securities LLC is a full service investment bank, capital markets advisory and research platform headquartered in New York City with offices across the US and in Europe. They are a subsidiary of Seaport Global Holdings LLC. The firm offers access to a broad selection of fixed income and equity products, as well as the market intelligence to provide insight to dynamic opportunities for its clients. Seaport Global Securities provides clients access to innovative trading solutions, competitive rates, quality execution, and superior service. Their equity trading team focuses on identifying liquidity in US, Canadian and European markets. The fixed income distribution platform covers all areas of the credit spectrum.

The Sterling Group LP (The Sterling Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1982 by Frank J. Hevrdejs. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Citadel Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Miami, Florida. The firm was founded in 1990 by Kenneth Griffin and is wholly-owned by Citadel Advisors Holdings LP, ultimately held by GFH HFEVA LLC. Citadel Advisors manages private investment funds that are offered exclusively to sophisticated investors.

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.

Stellar Brands operates a platform for home service brands. The company is based in Waco, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the company is Gary A Findley.

Radiance Holdings LLC is a company that represents a collection of premier brands in the beauty, wellness, and self-care sector. The company is based in Lakewood, CO, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is committed to investing in its brands, driving innovation, and helping their franchisees and their community of independent beauty professionals grow their businesses and improve their lives. Led by CEO Christina Kay Russell, Radiance's current brand portfolio includes Sola Salon Studios, the world's largest and fastest-growing salon studios franchise, and The Woodhouse Day Spa, the largest premium day spa brand.

Harris Williams & Co. provides investment advisory services. It offers investment banking, sell-side mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, fairness opinion, and restructuring advisory services. The company was founded by H. Hiter Harris III and Christopher H. Williams in 1991 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Trilantic Capital Management LP (Trilantic Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Danny James. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Spa810 LLC provides spa services. Its services include laser, skin, massage and body contouring. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

DJNG, Inc. engages in the provision of waxing services for men and women. The company was founded on February 12, 2002 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.

Natural Gas Partners LLC (NGP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of NGP Energy Capital Management, LLC founded in 1988 by David Russell Albin and Kenneth Alfredo Hersh. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

NGP Energy Capital Management LLC operates as a private equity firm in the natural resources industry. It considers investment in companies specializing in the oil and gas acquisitions and exploitation; oil and gas development drilling; midstream acquisitions and development opportunities; and oil and gas minerals and royalties. The company was founded by Kenneth Alfredo Hersh and David Russell Albin in 1988 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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.

Harbin Institute of Technology provides educational services. Its offers various courses through its different schools such as architecture, astronautics, chemical engineering and technology, civil engineering, computer science and technology, economy and management, electrical engineering and automation, electronics and information engineering, energy science and engineering, food science, foreign language, humanities and social sciences, law, materials science and engineering, mechatronics engineering, transportation science and engineering, science, software, new media and arts, and life science and technology. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Harbin, China.

DecorMatters, Inc. engages in the provision of interior design mobile application for home decor and decorating ideas from interior designers. The company was founded on May 13, 2016 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Evercore Capital Partners (Evercore Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Evercore Group LLC founded in 1996 by Roger C. Altman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Allied Industrial Partners LLC (Allied Industrial Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Philip Wright and Bradford Rossi. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

TowerBrook Capital Partners LP (TowerBrook Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Neal Moszkowski and Anthony O'Carroll. The firm is headquartered in New York.

OFS Energy Fund LLC (OFS Energy Fund) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Bruce L. Ross and Jerad McMayon. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.