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PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a subsidiary of PPM Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Jackson Financial, Inc. (JFI) (NYSE: JXN). PPM is the primary investment manager for the general account assets of JFI’s insurance subsidiaries and serves as sub-adviser to US mutual funds sponsored by Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM), a subsidiary of Jackson National Life Insurance Co. (Jackson), and adviser to the PPM Funds, a family of institutional share class mutual funds. Additionally, PPM provides advisory services to non-US pooled investment vehicles, structured vehicles such as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), private equity funds, and separately managed accounts for third-party institutional clients.

PNC Bank, NA (Investment Management) (PNC-IM) is the asset management division of PNC Bank, NA, a banking company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is ultimately held by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC-IM manages assets for institutions and high-net worth individuals and provides tailored investments, wealth planning, trust and estate administration and private banking to high-net-worth families and individuals.

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.

Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. (Johnson) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm was founded by Timothy Johnson in 1965. Johnson offers investment advisory services to individuals, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business or governmental entities.

Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. provides security brokerage services. It also offers investment banking and advice to high net worth investors, individuals, businesses and institutions. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Viking Fund Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minot, North Dakota. The firm was founded in 1988 by Shannon Radke and is a subsidiary of Corridor Investors LLC. They offer income producing strategies for individual investors, registered investment advisors and broker/dealers.

Longbow Research LLC is an independent investment research firm headquartered in Independence, Ohio. The firm was founded by David S. MacGregor in 2003 to provide the institutional equity research market with a high quality, independent product, free from the many conflicts of interest that plague bulge-bracket research. Longbow Research provides insights and research coverage on publicly-traded mid-cap companies in the industrial/basic materials, consumer and technology sectors.

Mizuho Securities USA LLC is the US-based securities broker/dealer and futures commission merchant arm of Mizuho Americas LLC, ultimately held by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411, NYSE: MFG) in Japan. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1994 and provides institutional and corporate clients access to commodity and financial markets around the world. Mizuho Securities USA covers the following industries: Consumer, Energy, Financial Institutions, Financial Sponsors, Healthcare, Industrial & Diversified Industries, Power, Utilities & Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT). The firm and their affiliates hold memberships on all major futures and options exchanges worldwide.

Part of The Arch Eagle Group, Inc., Ancora Securities, Inc. is a company based in Cleveland, OH.

Founded in 2008, Northcoast Research Partners LLC is an independent, full-service, institutional equity research firm located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is a subsidiary of Northcoast Research Holdings LLC. Their research coverage include: business services, consumer, healthcare, industrial/basic materials and accounting/tax policy.

Dollar Bank provides banking services. It offers cash management, business financing, real estate lending, leasing and private banking services. The company was founded in 1855 by Charles Colton and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Walton Street Capital LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Walton Capital Advisors LP founded in 1994. Walton Street Capital LLC is headquartered in Chicago.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

KeyBank, NA engages in the provision of commercial banking services. The company was founded on January 1, 1849 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

SFS intec AG manufactures fastening systems. Its technologies include cold formed components and special fasteners for Aircraft Industries, Automotive Products, Cutting Tool Fastenings, Electrical and Hardware Components, powder metallurgys, plastic injection mouldings, and Deep drawings. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Heerbrugg, Switzerland.

Cleveland Research Co. (CRC) is an investment research firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 2006 by Eric Bosshard and Chris Byke. They are a subsidiary of Cleveland Research Management Co. LLC. CRC offers high-quality equity and market research for institutional clients. They provide insight and detailed analysis into the largest companies and sectors across five primary industries: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Agricultural and Industrial.

Townsend Holdings LLC provides investment advisory services. It offers investment platform and consulting services to clients for real asset and real estate allocation. The company was founded by Terrance R. Ahern and Kevin W. Lynch in 1983 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Founded in 2009, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (MSSB) is a registered investment adviser, a registered broker-dealer, a registered futures commission merchant, and a member of the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, MSSB is one of the largest financial services firms in the US with branch offices in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The firm was initially owned by a joint venture company which was indirectly owned 65% by Morgan Stanley and 35% by Citigroup, Inc. On June 28, 2013, Morgan Stanley purchased Citi’s 35% interest in MSSB. As such, the firm is now a direct subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC and they are a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS).

SFS Group USA, Inc. manufactures and supplies precision cold formed components, special fasteners, and mechanical fastening systems. It also offers logistics solutions such as cost reduction models, mobile data solutions, and logistics consultancy. The firm serves the construction, automotive, and industrial market. The company was founded on January 2, 1985 and is headquartered in Wyomissing, PA.

Part of Akzo Nobel NV, International Paint LLC is an American company that manufactures paints.

Indo Schöttle Auto Parts Pvt Ltd. manufactures precision automotive parts and components. It manufactures engine valve collets, rocker arm screws, turbocharger components and assemblies and fuel system parts and assemblies. The company was founded by Vijay Pusalkar and Wolfgang Schottle in 1986 and is headquartered in Pune, India.

SFS unimarket AG distributes fasteners, tools, architectural hardware, screws, special components, and DIY articles. The firm serves customers in the industrial, handicraft and small business sectors, as well as the wholesale and retail trade sectors. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Heerbrugg, Switzerland.

Morgana AB develops solutions for offices and public spaces. It offers an interior design option. The firm provides glass partitions, furniture, fittings, and sound absorbers. The company is headquartered in Bodafors, Sweden.

Chalmers Ventures AB (Chalmers) is a venture capital subsidiary of Chalmers University of Technology founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Madison Financial Advisors Ltd. (Madison) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm was founded by James R. McDermott in 2000 and does business as Madison Wealth Management. In 2024, they were acquired by MAI Capital Management LLC, which is ultimately owned by MAI Capital Management Holdings LLC. Madison provides wealth management services to individuals, families and their related entities, trusts and estates, and family businesses.

Founded in 2010 by Jeffrey Sprague, Michael Heffernan and Nicole Parent, Vertical Research Partners LLC is an independent equity research firm located in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm provides proprietary research and analysis that focuses on the industrial sector.

InfraBridge Investors (US) Ltd. (InfraBridge US) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The firm was founded in 2010 and formerly known as AMP Capital Investors (US) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of DB Puma Management Bidco LLC, ultimately owned by DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG). InfraBridge US provides non-discretionary investment recommendations to its sister company, InfraBridge Investors (UK) Ltd. (InfraBridge UK), in respect of private infrastructure equity investment opportunities in the Americas.