Steve J. Rogers

Fidelity Management & Research Co. (FMR) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1946 and is a subsidiary of FMR LLC, also known as Fidelity Investments. FMR provides investment supervisory services, which include sub-advisory services, to Fidelity's family of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, qualified tuition programs, privately offered unregistered investment funds, separately managed account clients, and various other institutional accounts.

CIBC Asset Management, Inc. (CIBC AM) is a Canadian asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1972 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE, TSE: CM), a publicly traded Canadian chartered bank. CIBC AM manages assets on behalf of institutional, high-net-worth clients and underlying investors in their retail sponsored products.

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 portfolios for the benefit of present and future plan members and their survivors. OTPPB is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

M&G Investment Management Ltd. (MAGIM) is the asset management subsidiary of MG FA Ltd., ultimately owned by M&G Plc (LON: MNG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Prudential Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London. MAGIM provides investment management for a broad range of clients, with a product range that includes segregated mandates for institutions as well as retail mutual funds for individuals.

Westwood Management Corp. (Westwood) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded by Susan Byrne in 1983 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG). Westwood provides portfolio management services to individuals, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, state and municipal government entities, pooled investment vehicles, and sovereign wealth funds.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., Maritime Life Assurance Co. is a Canadian company that provides life insurance services. The company is based in Halifax, Canada.

B.E.S.T. Venture Opportunities Fund, Inc. acts as closed-end investment fund/investment trust. The firm’s objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing its assets in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Act and the Federal Act, each as amended from time to time. The company was founded on January 11, 1993 is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

CI Investments, Inc. is a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1965 as CI Mutual Funds, Inc. and adopted the name CI Investments in June 2005 to reflect its diverse line-up of investment options, including mutual funds, segregated funds, asset allocation programs, structured products and other alternative investments. They are a subsidiary of CI Financial Corp. (TSX: CIX). CI Investments manages money on behalf of Canadian investors and provide them with an increasingly comprehensive Canadian, global and industry funds.

Sprott Asset Management LP (Sprott AM) is a Canadian alternative investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by Eric Sprott in 1981 and is a subsidiary of Sprott Asset Management GP, Inc., which is owned by Sprott, Inc. (NYSE, TSX: SII). Sprott AM offers a wide variety of investment solutions to Canadian and international investors.

J. Zechner Associates, Inc. (JZA) is an independent mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by John D. Zechner in 1993. The firm investment management services to their institutional clients, mutual funds, as well as high-net worth individuals and families.

National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker) (NBF-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of National Bank Financial, Inc., a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a direct subsidiary of National Bank Acquisition Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA). NBF-Broker provides retail advisory and brokerage services with institutional brokerage, investment banking, corporate finance and securities clearing services for third parties. The firm has a substantial presence in all regions of Canada, as well as operations in the US and Europe.

Barometer Capital Management, Inc. (Barometer) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2006 through a management buyout of Rockwater Asset Management, Inc. Barometer manages investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, partnerships, corporations, public funds and pension trusts throughout Canada and internationally.

B.E.S.T. Total Return Fund Inc invests in small & medium-sized private and public companies located in Canada. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of traditional business, technology services, distribution, and manufacturing. It provides financing for convertible debentures, mezzanine debt, common shares, preferred shares, and turnaround transactions with an investment size of $0.5 - $5 million. It also makes co-investments.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Founded in 2005 by David Star, Pier 21 Asset Management, Inc. is an investment advisor located in Montreal, Quebec with an additional office in Toronto, Ontario. The firm specializes in managing global investment strategies for pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, family offices and other institutional clients.

Westwood International Advisors, Inc. (Westwood) is an investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 2012 and is a subsidiary of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG). Westwood provides investment solutions to individual and institutional clients.

Altrinsic Global Advisors Canada, Inc., is an investment advisory firm located in Toronto, ON, Canada. The firm is a subsidiary of Altrinsic Global Advisors LLC, a registered investment advisor located in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm provides investment management services for individuals and institutions. They offer investment advisory services to corporate pension funds, public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, foundations, endowments, sub-advisory clients, high net worth investors, and other business entities.

Responsible Investment Association provides investment advisory services. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of Invesco Ltd., Trimark Investments Ltd. is a Canadian company that provides investment services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.