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GAMCO Asset Management, Inc. (GAMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Rye, New York. The firm was founded by Mario Gabelli in 1977 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE: GBL). GAMCO offers investment management services to employee benefit plans, endowments, foundations, corporations, limited partnerships, trusts, estates, domestic and offshore investment companies (generally as sub-advisor) and private investors. The firm also acts as a manager for third-party wrap programs.

AEA Investors LP (AEA Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1968 by Rockefeller, Mellon & Harriman family interests and S.G. Warburg & Co, a subsidiary of AEA Holdings LLC. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Steinberg Asset Management LLC (SAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. It was founded by Michael A. Steinberg in 1982 as Steinberg Priest & Sloane Capital Management LLC. The firm is a subsidiary of Steinberg Asset Management Co., Inc., which is owned by the Steinberg 2001 Family Trust. SAM manages separate accounts in primarily all-cap value equity portfolios for institutions, pensions, endowments, foundations, and high net worth individuals. It also manages certain client accounts in small-cap, and small-to-mid-cap strategies.

John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. provides life insurance, wealth management and other investment solutions. Its products include annuities, mutual funds, long-term care, life insurance and college savings. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

G.research (formerly known as Gabelli & Co., Inc.) is a registered institutional research and brokerage firm headquartered in Rye, New York and was founded in 1976. The firm is a subsidiary of Gabelli Securities, Inc. and their ultimate parent is GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE: GBL). G.research has an emphasis on small and mid-cap ideas. Their core competencies include aerospace and defense, automotive aftermarket, food and beverage, gaming and lodging, industrials, media, specialty chemicals, telecom and utilities. They publish daily research notes and full reports utilizing their proprietary Private Market Value (PMV) with a Catalyst methodology.

International Finance Corp. (IFC) operates as a global development institution. It is an organization that fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing capital in the international financial markets and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. The firm operates through three segments: Investment Services, Treasury Services and Advisory Services. The Investment Services segment offers loans, equities, debt securities, trade and supply chain finance and client risk management services. The Treasury Services segment consists of the borrowing, liquid asset management, asset and liability management, and client risk management activities. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

KPMG Corporate Finance LLC provides investment advisory services. The firm offers mergers and acquisitions advisory services including buy side, sell side, equity and debt financings and management buyouts. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Rapid Financial Services LLC provides cash advance and lending services. The firm offers preferred rate loan, small business loan, line of credit and SBA bridge loan solutions. It has provided working capital to thousands of small business owners across the nation from traditional retail establishments, brand name chain restaurants, automotive repair, manufacturing, trucking and professional service providers. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Kohlberg & Co. LLC (Kohlberg & Co) is a private equity firm founded in 1987 by James Andrew Kohlberg and Jerome S. Kohlberg. The firm is headquartered in Mount Kisco, New York.

Long Point Capital, Inc. (Long Point Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Ira Starr. The firm is headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Royal Oak, Michigan.

White & Case LLP provides legal services. The company's clients include commercial businesses, financial institutions, government, and state-owned entities. It has offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Rock-Tenn Retail Solutions Co. provides printing services. The firm operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices across the country. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

Madison Capital Funding LLC (MCF) is a private equity subsidiary of New York Life Investment Management LLC and their ultimate parent is the New York Life Insurance Co founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Capitala Investment Advisors LLC (Capitala Group) is a private equity firm founded by Joe B. Alala in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Atlantic Plywood Corp. manufactures and distributes plywood and other mill products. Its products includes abrasives, adhesive, architectural panels, backer, composite panels, drawer sides and edgebanding. The company was founded by Nick Cucci and Dave Larson in 1974 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

Marquis Software Solutions, Inc. provides marketing, sales, and compliance solutions for financial institutions. It provides offers customer relationship management, profitability, direct mail management and fulfillment, and sales customer relationship management. The company was founded by Les Kassing in 1987 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Protect America, Inc. provides wireless home security systems. It offers state-of-the-art home alarm systems to American families. The company was founded by Thad Paschall in 1992 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Colonial Management Group LP operates private outpatient substance abuse treatment clinics. It provides treatment for persons addicted to opioid class of drugs, including prescription pain medications and heroin; and methadone treatment for overcoming opiate dependence. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Bankers Trust Co. of Texas is a state chartered commercial bank. The private company is based in Dallas, TX.

Rockbridge Growth Equity Management LP (Rockbridge Growth Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Dan Gilbert, Brian Hermelin, and Kevin Prokop. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

Atalaya Capital Management LP (Atalaya Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Ivan Q. Zinn. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Bigelow LLC provides financial advisory services.

Churchill Asset Management LLC (Churchill) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America-College founded in 2015. Churchill Asset Management LLC is headquartered in New York.

ConnectAmerica LLC engages in the provision of personal emergency alert devices and medical alert systems. Its solutions include medication management, and remote patient monitoring. The company was founded by Ciaran Paul Roche and Kenneth S. Gross in 1977 and is headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

NCU Holdings LLC operates as a holding company with interest in proving educational services. The firm provides bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in business and technology management, education, and behavioral and health sciences. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

ProSites, Inc. designs and manages websites for medical and dental professionals. Its services include website design, search engine optimization, social media management, local search marketing, Internet marketing services and PPC advertising. The company was founded by Lance McCollough in 2013 and is headquartered in Temecula, CA.

Triad Digital Media LLC creates, manages and operates online media programs for e-commerce websites. It provides retailers and advertisers with solutions ranging from site monetization to online branding, email marketing and customer engagement through videos, e-demos and sampling programs. The company was founded by Greg Murtagh in 2004 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

Protect Environmental LLC is a national leader in the environmental consulting and construction industry, focusing on radon and chemical vapor intrusion management. The company is based in Louisville, KY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company provides expert services to property owners seeking to build and maintain healthy, safe, and sustainable indoor environments. Protect Environmental offers comprehensive and customized environmental solutions for commercial industries, ensuring compliance and sustainability with their expert services. Protect Environmental was founded in 2005 by Jeff Sims and Kyle Hoylman, with Kyle Hoylman serving as the CEO since then.