Lee James Bowes

Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. (Waratah) is an independent, Canadian hedge fund management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 2010 by Brad Dunkley and Blair Levinsky. Waratah provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts.

Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker) (Scotia Capital-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Scotia Capital, Inc., a full-service financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm is owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE, TSE: BNS). Scotia Capital-Broker delivers a broad range of electronic trading products such as high-touch, low-latency, market access and a broad algorithmic trading suite for a wide range of clients globally. They publish monthly indexes to help investors track the performance of Canadian Hedge Funds and Alternative Mutual Funds.

Part of Chesswood Group Ltd., Waypoint Investment Partners, Inc. is a Toronto-based investment manager that services high net worth individuals, family offices, investment advisors, foundations and institutional clients. Waypoint Investment Partners was acquired by Chesswood Capital Management, Inc. on May 25, 2022 for $2.83 million. With a team of 12 experienced industry professionals, Waypoint delivers proprietary products and services. Waypoint is a member of the Portfolio Management Association of Canada and is registered as an investment fund manager, portfolio manager and exempt market dealer in several Canadian provinces. The Canadian company was founded in 2017 by Michael Tait. Christopher Maxwell Torokvei has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Mackenzie Financial Corp. (dba Mackenzie Investments) is a Canadian asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1967 and is a direct subsidiary of Mackenzie, Inc., ultimately held by Power Corp. of Canada (TSE: POW). Mackenzie Investments provides discretionary investment advisory services to Canadian mutual funds, such as exchange-traded funds, Separately Managed Accounts, and one closed-end fund listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

I3 Advisors is an independent investment counseling firm dedicated to the development, execution and maintenance of their clients' effective and independent portfolio strategies. They are a trusted advisor to both wealthy families and institutional clients and, through their work, have earned the reputation as Canada's independent investment counselor of choice in this highly specialized field. Today, they take care of over $3.5 billion of client assets. One of their distinguishing features is that they are completely independent with no third-party relationships or compensation arrangements. They are only paid by their clients. Their focus is aligned exclusively with the needs of their clients. As a valued client, customers can expect high quality, effective investment management advice from a team of professionals with a broad range of expertise and an unwavering commitment to outstanding client service, high quality thoughtful strategies and complete independence.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Chase Manhattan Bank of Canada provides banking services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Montreal Trust Co. of Canada offers financial and trust services to individuals, businesses and other types of organizations. It operates through a network of branches and offices throughout Canada. The company is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Co. provides securities transfer services. It also provides global custody and corporate trust services. The firm serves institutional clients from offices across Canada. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Established in 1989, CIBC Capital Partners, the venture group of CIBC World Markets' Capital Partners Division, is headquartered in Toronto with additional offices in Boston, New York City and San Francisco. Their ultimate parent is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX: BCM).

The Corporation of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall operates as a not-for-profit charitable organization operating two of Canada''s premier concert halls. It specializes in landmark concert and event venue rentals, corporate events, providing public space for the cultural and corporate communities. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

BMO Private Investment Counsel, Inc. (BPIC) is a Canadian investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1996 and formerly known as BMO Harris Investment Management, Inc. They are a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of BMO Nesbitt Burns, Inc., ultimately owned by the Bank of Montréal (NYSE, TSE: BMO). BPIC provides discretionary investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, insurance companies, trusts and estates, non-profit organizations and private foundations in Canada and the US.

BMO Asset Management, Inc. is a Canadian mutual fund management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Previously, they were known as Jones Heward Investment Counsel and prior to that as RMN Investment Counsel. The firm was founded in 1982 and is a subsidiary of Bank of Montreal (TSE, NYSE: BMO). BMO Asset Management provides investment management, retirement and trust and custody services to institutional, retail and high-net-worth investors around the world.

Penfund Management Ltd (Penfund Management) is an Independent Private Equity firm is founded in 1979 by John Bradlow. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Founded in 1939, Scotia Capital, Inc. is a full-service financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of the Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) Their global operations are divided into two primary business units: (1) global corporate and investment banking and (2) global capital markets.

Flow Investment Services Corp. (Flow Investment) is a Canadian investment advisory firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They were previously known as Aston Hill Asset Management, Inc. and as LOGiQ Asset Management Ltd. The firm is a subsidiary of Ninepoint Financial Group, Inc. Flow Investment provides investment management solutions to pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, family offices and other institutional clients in Canada.

Empire Life Investments, Inc. is a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 2011 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Empire Life Insurance Co. Empire Life Investments exclusively manages investment solutions for Canadians.

Northleaf Capital Partners Ltd. (Northleaf Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Toronto with an additional office in Montreal.

Nicola Wealth Management Ltd. (Nicola Wealth) is a Canadian investment management firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded by John M. Nicola in 1994 as John Nicola Financial Group Ltd. They are a subsidiary of NWM Holdings Ltd., which is ultimately owned by Cementir Holding NV (BIT: CEM) in Italy. They provide bespoke wealth management and asset management services to affluent individuals, families, and institutions across Canada and the US. Nicola Wealth is a signatory of the United Nations? Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPPB) is the Province of Ontario’s pension fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1990, OTPPB administers a defined benefit pension plan to active and retired teachers in Ontario. The firm manages investment portfolio for the benefit of present and future plan members and their survivors. OTPPB is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

HSBC Securities (Canada), Inc. is a full service broker/dealer located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE: HCS, NasdaqGS: HSBA). They are a member of the TMX Group, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). The firm offers their clients advisory and execution products and services in the following areas: M&A advisory, equity and debt capital markets, leveraged and acquisition financing, foreign exchange, fixed-income, derivatives and structured products. HSBC Securities specializes in 4 global sectors: financial institutions, consumer/retail Resources, energy and diversified Industries.