Mark Schneiderman

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.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

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.

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.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Leerink Partners LLC is a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Jeffrey Leerink in 1995 and formerly known as SVB Securities LLC. They rebranded as Leerink Partners in 2023. The firm is a subsidiary of SVB Securities LLC. Leerink Partners provides institutional sales, equity research, institutional trading, and corporate finance and asset management services to the healthcare and technology industries. They offer superior execution capabilities in common stock, convertibles and derivatives with a singular focus on healthcare and a knowledge-led approach.

Surveyor Capital Ltd. is a hedge fund seeding platform headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2008 and is a subsidiary of Citadel LP, which is owned by GFH HFEVA LLC. Surveyor Capital manages capital exclusively for Citadel’s multi-strategy funds and its positions are consolidated in Form 13F filed by Citadel Advisors LLC.

Georgia Research Alliance, Inc. provides university-based research services. The firm offers talent, foster collaboration, infrastructure and technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Permian Investment Partners LP (Permian) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Dallas, Texas with an additional office in New York City. The firm was founded in 2008 by partners Alex Duran, Scott Hendrickson and former partner Cara Goldenberg. Permian provides discretionary investment management services and design, structure, and implement investment strategies for the Permian Funds and separately managed accounts (SMAs).

Paper Transport LLC is a for-hire truckload carrier that provides dedicated, over-the-road, intermodal, and brokerage solutions throughout the United States. The American company's mission is to build a great place to work where outstanding people deliver. The company has experienced 15%-18% growth each year for the last decade and currently employs more than 1,100 drivers and office professionals, as well as offers brokerage and intermodal solutions for brands and Fortune 500 companies. Paper Transport is focused on regional & dedicated truckload, intermodal, and logistic services throughout the United States. Founded over 30 years ago, Paper Transport has focused on forward momentum and finding the most effective, innovative way to accomplish business goals that uphold its values of safety and people.

The State Bar of Georgia is an organization that provides resources and support for lawyers in the state of Georgia. The organization is based in Atlanta, GA and offers programs such as committees, sections, and a lawyer assistance program. The private company's website offers a variety of services, including a member directory, legal aid resources, and virtual law museum. Additionally, they offer a comprehensive law library called Fastcase, which is a free member benefit for lawyers. The State Bar of Georgia also recommends Member Benefits, Inc. as a broker for members' health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other approved products.

Dividend Assets Capital LLC (DAC) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Formerly known as Dividend Growth Advisors LLC, the firm was founded by C. Troy Shaver, Jr. in 2003 and is a subsidiary of Dividend Assets Capital Holdings, Inc. DAC provides portfolio management services to individuals and families that seeks customized portfolios to meet their wealth management needs such as retirement planning, legacy planning and philanthropic initiatives.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is an organization that works to accelerate acceptance of the LGBTQ community through entertainment, news, and digital media. GLAAD offers media training for organizations, a list of LGBTQ resources, and a platform for reporting unfair or defamatory media coverage. The organization's Voices Initiative aims to build LGBTQ acceptance globally by sharing stories of LGBTQ people and their families and supporting local LGBTQ organizations. GLAAD's Media Reference Guide provides education and guidance on telling LGBTQ people's stories in ways that bring out the best in journalism. Sarah Kate Ellis has been the CEO of the American company since 2013.

Edge Principal Advisors LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2006 by Jeff Walker and Evan M. Mallah. David Shen Ventures LLC is headquartered in New York.

IBM Global Services provides systems integration and technology consulting services. Its services include application development, data storage, infrastructure management, networking, and technical support. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP provides legal services. Its areas of expertise include intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, financial restructuring, and commercial agreements. The firms professionals also provide Pro Bono work for education, child custody, and election protection. It serves clients in the advertising, energy, healthcare, real estate, technology and telecommunications industries. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Founded in 1991, Sterling American Property, Inc. is a private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is the real estate investment arm of Sterling Equities, Inc.

Blackstone Credit /Private Equity/ (Blackstone Credit) is a private equity subsidiary of Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in New York.

GTIS Partners LP(GTIS Partners), a subsidiary of GoldenTree Asset Management LP is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Tom Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in Sao Paulo, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Paris and Munich.

Morgan Stanley Credit Partners (Morgan Stanley Credit) is a private equity subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Ltd. founded in 2009.The firm is headquartered in New York.

UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Part of P3 Health Partners, Inc., P3 Health Partners-Nevada LLC operates as a health management company. The company is based in Henderson, NV. The company was founded in 2015 by Amir Bacchus, Sherif Abdou. Sherif Abdou has been the CEO since 2015.

Globrands Ltd. distributes tobacco and tobacco products. It offers importation, sales, distribution, logistics, and marketing services. The firm specializes in the operations such as advertising, trade and consumer promotions, sponsorship, trade marketing, and market research. The company was founded by Yaron Gazit, Gadi Netzer and Yael Lev in 2000 and is headquartered in Tel-Aviv, Israel.