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Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. is a global investment banking, securities trading and brokerage firm located in New York City with additional offices in Dallas, Boston and San Francisco. The firm is a subsidiary Bear Sterns Cos., Inc. (NYSE: BSC). Their equity research team consists of senior analysts located throughout the world. In addition to domestic coverage, they have research teams focusing on Latin America, Asia and Europe. The analysts use a bottom-up approach to stock selection. The Bear Stearns fixed-income research department provides coverage of every sector of the fixed-income universe. The financial analytics and structured transactions group (F.A.S.T) provides investment research, fixed-income portfolio management and analytical systems, trading technology and general financial expertise. The group also provides a broad range of services to financial institutions including asset-liability management, balance sheet restructuring, receivables-based financing analysis, security and portfolio analysis, peer analysis, and historical and real-time market-based information.

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. owns, operates, and develops casinos, related hospitality and entertainment facilities. Its casinos include Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Boomtown Hotel & Casino, Boomtown Casino, Heartland Poker Tour, L'Auberge Casino & Hotel, L'Auberge Casino Resort, Lumière Place Casino & Hotels, Retama Park Racetrack, River City Casino and River Downs are located in Lake Charles, New Orleans, Bossier City, Louisiana, St. Louis, Missouri, and Southeastern Indiana. The company also owns and operates a racetrack facility in Ohio. Pinnacle Entertainment was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. develops, owns and operates casino entertainment facilities in local and regional markets. The company primarily offers slot plays, and a wide range of table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette and poker in the majority of its markets. Its hotels offer upscale accommodations with tastefully appointed rooms offering appealing amenities. The company's signature dining concepts include steakhouses, elaborate buffets and casual dining restaurants, including sports bars. Its portfolio of casinos include Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles serving the St. Louis, Missouri; Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City serving the Kansas City; Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs serving Omaha and southwestern Iowa markets; Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk serving the Denver metropolitan area; Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg serving Jackson, Mississippi and Monroe, and Louisiana; Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago serving the Chicago; and The Jackpot Properties in Jackpot, Nevada. Ameristar Casinos was founded by Craig Hart Nielsen in 1954 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Ameristar Casino Kansas City LLC operates restaurants and casinos. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. engages in the ownership, operation, and development of casinos and related hospitality and entertainment facilities. It provides games, restaurants, hotel accommodations, entertainment and other amenities with guest service and guest rewards programs. The company was founded on August 10, 2015 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.