Chris Long

Cowen & Co. LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Cowen Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSE: TD) in Canada. Cowen & Co. offers industry-focused investment banking for growth-oriented companies, domain knowledge-driven research and a sales and trading platform for institutional investors. Their institutional sales and trading business serves both equity and fixed-income clients. Sales and trading execution platform is structured around the following key verticals: (1) healthcare (2) technology, telecommunications and media (TMT) (3) REITs and financials (4) aerospace and defense (5) consumer and (6) alternative energy.

Founded in 2002, Summer Street Research Partners is an investment banking and securities firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is a subsidiary of Northland Securities, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Northland Capital Holdings, Inc. They were formerly known as Custom Equity Research, Inc. Summer Street Research firm focuses on the healthcare sector.

Montanaro Asset Management Ltd. (Montanaro) is an independent Great Britain-based specialist asset management firm founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in London and provides asset management services to a range of professional or institutional investors including pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, wealth managers and charities. Montanaro is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and believes that ESG related issues are essential to valuing companies, being a good investment manager and in being a better investor.

Burril LLC (Burrill) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1994 by G. Steven. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

HBOS Plc engages in the provision of retail and commercial banking services, mortgages, insurance, and investment services. The company was founded on May 3, 2001 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd. provides financial advisory services for private individuals, corporations, and non-profit organizations. It offers personal financial planning, private client tax, personal insolvency, assurance and accounting, business tax, pensions and employee benefits, restructuring and recovery, transaction and valuation, and other related services. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Just Retirement (Holdings) Ltd. provides retirement products and services. It offers enhanced annuities, fixed term annuities and equity release lifetime mortgages. The company was founded by Michael John Fuller on March 19, 2004 and is headquartered in Surrey, the United Kingdom.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

ICR LLC provides public relations and financial communications consulting services. Its practice areas include investor relations, corporate communications, transactions and special situations, crisis and issue management and capital advisory. The firm serves aerospace, defense and intelligence, building materials and home-builders, clean technology, energy, financial services and investment management, food and beverage, healthcare, professional services, restaurants, and technology sectors. The company was founded by Chad A. Jacobs and Thomas M. Ryan in 1998 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Part of Platinum L.P. Guernsey Ltd., Bestinvest (Consultants) Ltd. is a British company that has been helping people achieve their investment goals since 1986. The company is based in London, UK. Bestinvest offers a digital toolkit for investors, expert coaching, and competitive pricing. The company provides access to a wide range of investments, including shares, investment trusts, and ETFs, with thousands of funds to choose from. Bestinvest also offers regular insights to help investors make informed decisions. Additionally, the company provides information on investing in shares and staying invested during retirement.

Specialist Waste Recycling Ltd. provides waste management services. It provides cleaning, pest control, waste and recycling equipment, waste management consultancy and confidential shredding solutions. The firm serves hospitality, automotive, trade and retail, manufacturing and public sectors. The company was founded by Angus Francis MacDonald in May 2007 and is headquartered in Alton, the United Kingdom.

Amati Global Investors Ltd. (Venture Capital) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Amati Global Investors Ltd. founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in Edinburgh.

Hampden & Co. Plc is a British private banking company that offers exceptional service, expertise, and advice to personal and professional clients. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and provides banking expertise to clients across the region. In addition to banking services, Hampden & Co. also offers bespoke insurance solutions through Hiscox Private Client and works with clients' other professional advisers to provide appropriate tax advice for their property investments. Founded by David Nabarro, the company has been led by CEO Graeme Thomas Hartop since 2013.

Aon Hewitt Ltd. provides human resource and outsourcing consultant services. The firm advises, designs, and executes a wide range of consulting and outsourcing solutions that enable clients to cultivate talent to drive organizational and personal performance and growth, navigate retirement risk while providing new levels of financial security, and redefine health solution. The company was founded on March 18, 2002 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Just Group Plc, Just Retirement Ltd. is a British company that provides life assurance financial services and retirement solutions. The company is based in Reigate, UK. The company was founded in 2004 by Christopher Mark Berryman.

Part of Just Group Plc, Just Retirement Solutions Ltd. is a British company that provides life assurance financial services and retirement solutions. The company is based in Reigate, UK.

Capital Insight LLC is an investment banking business based in San Diego, CA, that provides diversified financial advisory services within the multi-unit branded retail businesses including franchisees, franchisors, and independent chains with a national or regional presence. The American company prioritizes relationships and results through its focus on business fundamentals, hard work, domain expertise, critical thinking, responsiveness, and transparency. Capital Insight has established institutional credibility that affords them access to the decision-makers and critical capital market participants for the benefit of their clients. The private company has sound commercial judgment based upon decades of relevant industry experience building trusting and authentic long-term relationships. The company manages a curated process based upon accountability to derive answers to complicated financial and structural issues.

Haitong International (UK) Co. Ltd. operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded on February 1, 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Massachusetts Maritime Academy Foundation promotes the general welfare, academic posture, and quality of life of the regiment of cadets. The non-profit company is based in Buzzards Bay, MA.

The Cambridge Art Association operates as an association. The private company is based in Cambridge, MA.

Noble Financial Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK.

Haitong Securities (UK) Ltd. (Haitong Securities UK) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Espirito Santo Investment Holding Ltd., ultimately held by Haitong Securities Co., Ltd. (SH: 600837, ADR: HAITY) in China. Formerly known as Execution Noble Ltd., the firm was established in 2001. They were acquired by Banco Espirito Santo de Investimento SA in 2010 and changed their name to Haitong Securities (UK) Ltd. in 2015. Headquartered in London, Haitong Securities provides access to an international production and distribution platform of equities, derivatives, fixed-income and research for corporate and institutional investors.