Kathryn Langer

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.

Eagle Asset Management, Inc. (Eagle) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1976 by Tom James and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carillon Towers Advisers, Inc., which is wholly owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Eagle provides portfolio management services to institutions and high net-worth clients (individual investors, trusts and smaller employee benefit plans) and serves as the investment subadvisor to the Carillon Funds.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Ares Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and global alternative investment manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1997 by Merritt Hooper, John Kissick and Antony Ressler. They are a subsidiary of Ares Management Holdings LP and their ultimate parent is Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES). Ares Management provides investment advice to various pooled investment vehicles, other separately managed accounts and other institutional clients.

WCA Waste Corp. engages in the provision of waste collection, recycling, and disposal services. The firm offers residential recycling, commercial dumpsters, special waste, portable toilets, and roll-off collection. The company was founded by Tom J. Fatjo, Jr. in 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Founded in 1998, E1 Asset Management is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. The firm is a member of FINRA and is licensed with various U.S. State regulatory authorities. They are also members of the SIPC. E1 Asset Management clears on a fully disclosed basis through Pershing LLC, a subsidiary of the Bank of New York Company Mellon Corp. The firm does not make any markets or maintain any inventories in any securities. They provide a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. E1 Asset Management does not provide any internal research.

Contec DTx has been a Medical/Scientific Industry Specialist since 1991 providing their Customers with the Best Fit solution through its comprehensive services: Custom Systems Design Experts (Computing, Enterprise and Desktop Servers & Systems) Complete OEM Solutions: Design, Assembly, Test, Delivery to End Customer, Product Life-cycle Management, and Product Support & Repair Strict Quality Adherence (ISO 9001:2008 and EN ISO 13485:2003 Registered with TUV) Proprietary, Fully Automated Material, Lot, Testing, and Product Tracking System Customized 2D Bar Coding System Experienced with Industry Regulatory Requirements Planned Technology Control Program (the DTx Promise to Consistently Deliver Identical Products Every Time) Comprehensive Repair Services (Expanded Repair Refurbishment Center, North American & International Support and Service)

Penango, Inc. provides web browser that allows people to send and receive authenticated and encrypted messages end-to-end on the Internet with standards-based, interoperable protocols. The company was founded by Sean Leonard and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Kendrick Pierce & Co., Inc. is an investment bank. The private company is based in Tampa, FL.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

AAA Auto Club South, Inc. provides auto, home, life and health insurance services. It offers maps, travel guides, and travel information, as well as travel and hotel reservations and discounts, car rentals, and roadside emergency assistance services. The company publishes Going Places Magazine, which offers travel guides and tips. AAA Auto Club South was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Lightning Hockey LP owns and operates a professional ice hockey franchise. The firm is a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). It also offer sports merchandise, game tickets, and collectable items. The company was founded on September 12, 1990 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

White Energy, Inc. owns and operates ethanol plants. It produces ethanol. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp PA provides accounting services. The private company is based in Clearwater, FL.

Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston operates as a non-profit organization created to accelerate the growth of Houston’s innovation ecosystem. It aligns ecosystem support around strategic initiatives that are connecting, attracting, and promoting startups, investors, corporations, government, and universities. The company was founded in October 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Sigma Chi Corp. operates as a collegiate leadership development organization that promotes the cultivation, maintenance and promotion of the core values of friendship, justice and learning. The company was founded on June 28, 1855 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL.

MCS of Tampa, Inc. provides information technology services. Its services include inside plant/outside plant infrastructure, unified communications systems and solutions, broadband wireless systems design and installation, visual information systems and solutions, security systems and solutions, building construction, mass notification systems and solutions, electrical and lighting solutions, alternative energy solutions, c4i systems design/production, staffing solutions, building automation solutions and incidental facility construction. The company was founded by Gilbert T. Gonzalez in 1989 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Displayit, Inc. provides portable, modular exhibit displays, and booths for trade shows and events marketing through printed catalogs. The company was founded by Fred Axelberd in 1996 and is headquartered in Suwanee, GA.

FreightCenter, Inc. provides third party freight, shipping, and logistics services. It specializes in online and software-based freight management tools that enable clients to compare rates from different carriers, book online, and track paperwork. Its services include truckload shipping, intermodal or rail freight shipping, international freight shipping (air and ocean), Canada and cross-border, specialized services, enterprise, and supply chain management services. The company was founded by Matthew J. Brosious and James E. Brosious in September 1998 and is headquartered in Palm Harbor, FL.

Ned Davis Research, Inc. (NDR) is an institutional investment research firm headquartered in Nokomis, Florida. The firm was founded by Ned Davis in 1980. They are wholly owned by Delinian Holdings US LLC, which is ultimately owned by Delinian Ltd. in Great Britain. NDR produces and publishes independent financial research and offers customized research services. The firm markets its research globally, primarily to registered investment advisers, brokerage firms, asset management firms, hedge funds, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other types of institutional investors. Their approach combines both fundamental and technical research disciplines.

Diversified Maintenance Services LLC provides outsourced janitorial and facilities maintenance services. It services include carpet cleaning, pressure washing, high dusting, construction cleanup, window washing, disaster restoration, restroom sanitation and consulting services. The firm contains different industries like education, government, healthcare, logistics, office, retails and technology. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Nicholas Construction Services, Inc. provides construction services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Santee, California.

WaJao, Inc. provides a marketing platform for customer retention. It delivers personalization software that empowers brands to create the communication with their customers with the use of Artificial Intelligence. The company was founded by Hsiao Yueh Jao and Andrew Waage in 2010 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Cosmetic Design Group LLC designs and formulates nail and cosmetic products. It provides services of cosmetic, nail, personal care, and store displays. The company is headquartered in Culver City, CA.