Matt Hope

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.

AE Continuation LLP is a US equity brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. Formerly known as Hispaniola LLP and as Atlantic Equities LLP, the firm was founded in 2003 by Christopher Middleton, Hamilton Faber, Keely Oliver, Marlus McNally and Vernon Golding. They were acquired by Redburn (Europe) Ltd. in 2023 and change their name to AE Continuation LLP.

Knopp Biosciences LLC engages in the operation of a drug discovery and development company. It offers dexpramipexole product, an orally bioavaliable small molecule in development treatment of asthma, eosinophil-associated disorders and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease. The company was founded by Robert Bowser and Gregory T. Hebrank in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Macquarie Bank Ltd. is the investment bank subsidiary of Macquarie B.H. Pty Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Ltd. (SY: MQG, ADR: MQBKY) in Australia. Established in 1969, the firm is based in Sydney and provides specialist financial and investment banking services.

The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a world-renowned institution located in Parkville, Australia. The university is a leader in education, teaching, and research, offering a wide range of coursework and research programs.

Wilson Asset Management (International) Pty Ltd. (WAM) is an independent Australian boutique investment manager which was founded in 1997 by Geoff Wilson. Headquartered in Sydney, the firm serves as an investment manager to listed investment companies. WAM advocates and acts for retail investors.

Monash University operates as a public research university. It specializes in higher education, global engagement, postgraduate courses, undergraduate study, and PhD research. The company was founded on March 1961 and is headquartered in Clayton, Australia.

UBS Securities Australia Ltd. is a brokerage firm headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBG AG, which is owned by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. UBS Securities Australia offers execution and settles trade in ASX quoted financial products for private investors.

Shaw & Partners Ltd. (S&P) is the broker subsidiary of EFG International AG (SWX: EFGN) in Switzerland. The firm is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales and was founded in 1987. S&P provides research and investment strategies to their clients. The firm specializes in emerging and mid-cap companies.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Ltd. (Citi Australia) is the brokerage arm of Citigroup Global Markets Australia Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc., (NYSE: C) in the US. Headquartered in Sydney with additional office in Melbourne, Citi Australia provides brokerage services to Australian consumers, corporations, institutions and governments. The firm participate in sales and trading across all asset classes including equities, corporate, government and agency bonds, mortgage-backed securities, syndicated loans, structured products, foreign exchange and futures.

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (United Kingdom) (Berenberg-UK) is the Great Britain-based broker/dealer division of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, a multinational full-service investment bank in Germany. Headquartered in London, Berenberg-UK was founded in 2003 and provides trading and brokerage services to institutional and corporate clients.

JPMorgan Securities Australia Ltd. (JPMorgan Australia) is a broker/dealer subsidiary of JPMorgan Markets Australia (Pty) Ltd., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. Headquartered in Sydney, JPMorgan Australia provides brokerage services for investors which they can use in making portfolio decisions.

Macquarie Securities (Australia) Ltd. (MSAL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1969 and is a subsidiary of Macquarie Corporate International Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG) in Australia. MSAL serves as the brokering entity for the Macquarie Group.

Redburn (Europe) Ltd. (dba Redburn Atlantic) is an equity brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2003 by Jeremy Evans and Nick Glydon. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Rothschild & Co. Continuation Holdings AG, ultimately owned by Rothschild & Co SCA. (EPA: ROTH) in France. Redburn Atlantic provides institutional investors with US and European equity research, trade execution and capital markets services. Their Execution Services division delivers high-touch sales trading and execution as well as low-touch execution and algorithmic solutions. The division also offers market structure and trading analytics.

Aurora Funds Management Ltd. (AFM) provides asset management services. The firm is an alternative asset manager that specializes in absolute-return strategies for high net worth, retail and institutional investors. Their investment products are suited to investors with a medium and long term investment outlook. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Part of UBS Group AG, Hindal Group of Cos. is a corporate advisory firm. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia. Hindal Group of Cos. was acquired by Credit Suisse Group AG on October 29, 2008.

Commonwealth Securities Ltd. (CommSec) is the securities brokerage subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA ). Headquartered in Sydney, CommSec was founded in 1995 and offers a range of brokerage products and services including online trading, cash management, margin lending, and international share trading to retail cliens.

Evans & Partners Pty Ltd. is an independent brokerage firm headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The firm was founded by David Evans and Paul Ryan in 2007. They provide trade execution services for private high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.

Regal Partners Ltd. (Investment Management) (RPL-IM) is the asset management division of Regal Partners Ltd. (ASX: RPL) in Australia. The firm was founded by Robert M. P. Luciano in 2008 as VGI Partners Ltd. Headquartered in Sydney, Regal Partners-IM manages capital for a select number of pre-qualified, high net worth individuals, family offices and other wholesale clients. Capital management is achieved through managed investment funds, separately managed accounts and Australian listed investment companies.

Watermark Funds Management Pty Ltd. (WFM) is an independent hedge fund management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Formerly known as Braitling Investments Pty Ltd., the firm was founded as KWB Capital Pty Ltd. in 2003 by Justin Braitling, Geoff Wilson and Matthew Kidman. They became wholly-owned by Justin Braitling who subsequently renamed the firm. WFM provides investment management services to private pooled investment vehicles that are offered to investors on a private placement basis, Australian investment vehicles, including listed investment companies and separately managed accounts.

CLSA Australia Pty Ltd. is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 2009 and is a subsidiary of CLSA Ltd., which is owned by CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (SHA: 600030) in China. CLSA Australia provides equity research and broking, asset management, corporate finance and capital markets and securities services to corporates and investors.

Flagstaff Partners Pty Ltd. engages in the provision of financial advisory services. Its services include general strategic advice, mergers and acquisitions, divestments and demergers, privatisation of government owned business enterprises, capital structure and dividend policy, equity capital markets transactions ,and debt finance and restructuring. The company was founded by Tony Burgess and Charles Goode AC in 2009 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

L1 Capital Pty Ltd. is an independent investment advisor which was founded by Raphael Lamm and Mark Landau in 2007. Headquartered in Melbourne with additional offices in Sydney, New York and London, the firm manages money for a range of clients including large superannuation funds, endowment funds, financial planning groups, asset consultants, family offices, high net-worth individuals and retail investors. L1 Capital is a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) and committed to incorporating environmental, social and corporate governance issues into their investment analysis and decision-making processes.

The New South Wales Cricket Association operates as a state cricket organization. It engages in business administration services, commercial operations and events, communication, cricket performance, and game development. The company is headquartered in Moore Park, Australia.

Port of Melbourne Corp. develops and manages port. It is a maritime hub for containerized, automotive, and general cargo. The company was founded in 1835 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Credit Suisse Australia Ltd. (Private Banking) (Credit Suisse-PB) is the wealth management division of Credit Suisse Australia Ltd., a brokerage firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse-PB provides investment advice to wealthy families, individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners.

Goldman Sachs Australia Pty Ltd. is the Australian securities brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Holdings ANZ Pty Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. Headquartered in Perth, Goldman Sachs Australia provides service to institutional clients who manage large portfolios of Australian and New Zealand equities. They work with the financial instruments used to trade debt, currency and commodities. Their clients include corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals throughout Australasia.

E.L. & C. Baillieu Ltd. is a stockbroking firm headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. They are a subsidiary of Ord Minnett Ltd., which is owned by IOOF Holdings Ltd. (ASX: IFL). The firm was founded in 2012 and provides securities brokerage services to institutional clients.

Rampersand (Rampersand) is venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Paul Naphtali and Jim Cassidy. The firm is headquartered in Cremorne, Australia.

Part of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc., Jefferies (Australia) Pty Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. Michael Stock has been the CEO of the Australian company since 2018.

Opal Capital Management Pty Ltd. (Opal) is an independent specialist Australian equities investment manager headquartered in Sydney. The firm was founded by Omkar Joshi in 2019. Opal manages the Opal Market Neutral Fund, which aims to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted, absolute returns, uncorrelated with the broader equity market.

Jarden Australia Pty Ltd. (Jarden) is a broker-dealer firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm is a subsidiary of Jarden Partners Ltd. in New Zealand. Jarden’s clients are institutional, corporate and private investors that seek a broad range of investment opportunities, backed by world-class service and seamless execution.

Barrenjoey Pty Ltd. is an independent investment research firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded by Peter Marks and Annie Zhu in 2021. Barrenjoey provides corporate and strategic advisory, equity and debt capital market underwritings, cash equities, research, prime brokerage and traditional fixed income services.

Great Ocean Road Advisors LLC (GORA) is an independent hedge fund management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by James O’Brien in 2020. GORA manages a long-short equity fund which is offered to high net worth investors.

Blackwattle Investment Partners is an Australian investment manager that focuses on investing in emerging smaller companies that are becoming industry leaders. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. Blackwattle is a new generation investment manager that is highly aligned and invests in quality businesses and people. Jarred Rubin has been the CEO of the Australian company since 2023.